Myths of Being “Good at Math”

G. H. Hardy Quote

By Fruma Taub, Off-Campus Program Advisor, and Michael Weiss, University of Michigan Dept. of Mathematics and School of Education One of the unintended lessons we accidentally teach our children is that some people are good at math and others aren’t and never will be. This lesson often comes from the experience of having difficulty memorizing […]

Learning About the U.S. Presidential Election

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]By Kevin Fitzgerald, Editor What exactly is the Electoral College? Why are there only two major political parties in the United States? And, can a kid make a difference in the political system? With the 2016 U.S. presidential election in the home stretch, we’ve put together a short list of resources to help answer these and […]

Exploring Alternative Avenues to College

Dr. Seuss Quote-You Are the One

By Shari Maser, Off-Campus Program Advisor It’s college admissions season. Students are writing essays and submitting applications, and parents are preparing to complete the FAFSA and other financial forms. But not all students and parents must follow the same path! There are many alternative avenues to college—from finding a mainstream college that is a good […]

Take Time

Pat Montgomery Quote Re: Giving Time

By Pat Montgomery, Founder  Editor’s Note: From time to time, we’ll “look back” through our archives to share articles that are as relevant today as when they were printed. In this piece that was originally published in the Winter 2013 issue of The Learning Edge, Clonlara’s founder discusses the importance of deschooling time. Switching from […]