The Reading Crisis: Why Kids Are Falling Behind
This blog post looks at why kids are struggling with reading, from pandemic setbacks to teaching methods that don’t quite work. Add in the constant pull of TikTok and other fast-paced content, and it’s no wonder attention spans (and reading skills) are shrinking. The post calls for a fresh look at how we teach reading and how to get kids excited about books again.
Can Long-Form Literature Compete with TikTok?
This blog post explores how short-form media is rewiring kids’ brains to crave constant stimulation, making it harder for them to focus on reading or writing. It breaks down how this shift affects attention spans and critical thinking, and asks whether long-form reading can still survive in a world built for scrolling.
Unschooling: What is it and why is it popular?
This post dives into the world of unschooling, where kids skip traditional lessons and learn by following their interests. While it sounds fun and super flexible, I’m not totally sold! There’s not much research to back it up, and some kids might fall behind without structure. It raises the question: is unschooling a cool new way to learn or just a risky experiment?