When students are invited into the process of managing their learning they are empowered with greater self-management and earned responsibility throughout life. Students who learn the value of self-management in their early years are much more likely to demonstrate success in taking personal responsibility for their actions. Yorktown Education students, Alexis and Brandon Foster are excellent [...]

During the holiday season there are countless opportunities to help kids understand the concept of giving. Helping people in need is high on the list, as numerous organizations make pitches for donations. Scientific studies tell us that kids have a deeply rooted instinct to share and help others from the youngest ages. But even though […]

Today’s students have options when it comes to learning leadership skills. A traditional classroom puts the teacher in front of the students, asking questions on a certain topic, then calling on raised hands to get answers. But how does it work when teacher takes a backseat, gives ownership of not only the topic, but the […]