At Tuesday’s presidential debate, Senator Obama stressed the importance of education’s impact on the global economy and ranks quality public education and affordable higher education among his top three national priorities. If you read the blog on Obama...

While weekends are a time for relaxation and a break from school, it can also be a great time to get in some fun educational activities. I know it seems wrong to put weekend and educational in the same sentence, but believe, you will enjoy these. Fun...

The best time for a student to start looking for part-time work is during their junior and senior years of high school. This is a good time to make some extra money to help pay for after school or weekend activities, school dances, dates and to start...

The Scholastic Aptitude Test is the United States’ ticket to college admissions. Colleges have been using the scores from this test since 1901 and have developed individual standards levels for acceptance. Here is a look at the most competitive schools...

"Will somone just do my homework for me?" If you are a teacher, tutor or parent, chances are that you have heard this phrase before. Homework just isn't on the top 10 most fun activities list for students. It can be challenging for a student...

Good grades often reflect a student’s understanding of their school subjects and the amount of work and dedication they put into homework assignments, tests and projects. While it is primarily up to your child to succeed in school, parents also play an...

Homework is a magical word that can change the atmosphere of an entire classroom. My teachers used to save the homework assignment announcement until the very end of class, and then pass it out right as the bell was ringing to avoid complaints and the...

No, it’s not an education spin-off of America’s Next Top Model – it is a chance for one of our country’s youth to win the title of top scientist. America’s Top Young Scientist will be selected by Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge . Students...

After reading the title you may be thinking, how much should I spend on tutoring or should I spend money on tutoring at all ? My answer to that question is twofold. Ever heard of the saying that there is often a difference between what you need and what...

One of the best ways to learn is through games. Just as young children learn through play, older children can learn through games where they are challenged creatively, visually and intellectually. Apart from GlobalScholar’s Online Math Bingo , here is...