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October 23, 20230Comments

The Education That Fostered Thomas Edison’s Genius

By Kori Stack Every child is a genius, but it’s the ability to recognize that and encourage a child that makes all the difference in their life. Does your child believe he

by Kori Stack, M.Ed.

October 16, 20230Comments

Three Lessons In Parenting From The Children

By Laura Sandefer August 2, 2019 From the time I found out I was pregnant to this exact moment, I’ve wondered what I’m supposed to be doing as a parent. And

by Laura Sandefer

October 9, 20230Comments

The Key Ingredient to Educational Success

by Michael Stack When we discuss education and the most effective school designs, it’s always framed in what is best for today’s kids. However, consider the job in which you (or

by Michael Stack

October 2, 20230Comments

Why White Parents Don’t Talk About Race

By Kori Stack, M.Ed June 1, 2020 As stated in the book “Nurture Shock”, by Po Bronson and Ashley Merryman, a 2007 study in the Journal of Marriage and Family found

by Kori Stack, M.Ed.

September 18, 20230Comments

Nature will set your kids apart in their careers

"Nature play is superior at engendering a sense of self and a sense of place, allowing children to recognize both their independence and interdependence."- Scott Sampson from his book 'How To

by Kori Stack, M.Ed.

September 11, 20230Comments

My son is Dyslexic, but he’s not the one I’m worried about!

Sir Ken Robinson once asked a question that struck a nerve across the world:Do schools kill creativity?Fifteen years and millions of TED Talk views later, that question still lingers. And

by Kori Stack, M.Ed.

August 14, 20230Comments

Your kids have excellent hypocrite meters.

According to Webster's Dictionary genius is defined as "a person who has a level of talent or intelligence that is very rare or remarkable". While a measure of someone's Intelligence Quotient

by Kori Stack, M.Ed.

July 31, 20230Comments

Putting A Stop To Robbing Children of Learning

"I cannot teach anybody anything, I can only make them think."- Socrates Never answer a question Can you imagine your teacher in school never answering a question? Well, that's exactly the goal

by Kori Stack, M.Ed.

July 17, 20230Comments

“Living an examined life is a pain in the [rear]…”

"People who instinctively establish a strong network of relationships have always created great businesses."- Keith Ferrazzi Over the past two years I've read a ton of books on education, done research, gone

by Kori Stack, M.Ed.

July 10, 20230Comments

The magic of a dandelion puff

"Children can now recognize greater than a thousand corporate logos, but fewer than ten plants native to their region"- Scott D. Sampson (author of "How To Raise A Wild Child") What can

by Kori Stack, M.Ed.

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