It’s true: Most boys don’t read. Study after study supports the claim that boys are far less likely to read for pleasure than girls. In fact, the 2010 Scholastic Kid and Family Reading Report found that, regardless of race, geography, or socioeconomic status, boys lag behind girls in … [Read more...]
Homeschooling: The New Education Reform?
Homeschooled children cheering at a rally for Santorum. Super Tuesday has brought Rick Santorum to the forefront of American media. In recent weeks, media scrutiny has brought many of Rick Santorum’s viewpoints on social issues into the spotlight, including his views on education in … [Read more...]
Read This Not That: Full Fathom Five
Many of you have probably heard of author James Frey in the past. Frey authored the “memoir” A Million Little Pieces, which supposedly chronicled his battle with addiction in gut-wrenchingly graphic prose. Oprah – the literary king-maker – selected the title for her book club, launching the book to … [Read more...]
Wordplay: Complement and Compliment
If someone pays you a complement you should be confused rather than flattered. Likewise, your scarf probably doesn’t compliment your outfit (unless you have a talking scarf). Here’s why: To complement something means to complete or supplement something. To compliment is to praise something. So, … [Read more...]
Didn’t Get Into Your Dream School? Fear Not, C2 Is Here!
Get into your dream school today!Originally Posted on C2 Education Blog This year a record number of students applied to college through early decision or early action plans, and these students are now receiving the results of their applications. Sadly, because of the record number of early … [Read more...]
