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How a well-rounded education benefits students Academic environments have undergone quite a change over the last several decades. Technological advancements have changed the way educators teach and how students learn, but there’s also been a notable shift in what students are learning. Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) has become a point of emphasis in twenty-first century classrooms, and for good reason. The U.S. National Science Foundation notes that a workforce educated in STEM is vital to a country’s prosperity and security. Opportunities in STEM fields are on the rise as well, as the Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates STEM occupations will grow by roughly 11 percent between 2022 and 2032. The value of STEM is undeniable. However, students and parents also should recognize the
many ways a well-rounded education that includes math and science but also the humanities and social sciences facilitates strong academic performance. Critical thinking skills A well-rounded education can instill important and useful critical thinking skills in students. When students direct the bulk of their attention to a single subject or category of subjects, they’re less likely to understand how interconnected coursework, and indeed the world, can be. A well-rounded education can instill in students a more nuanced way of looking at problems and potential solutions. That ability can positively affect students’ personal lives and ultimately their professional lives when their formal schooling ends, as they will be in position to better assess situations. Comprehension Tests are designed to gauge stu-
dents’ grasp of material. Students’ ability to comprehend lessons taught in the classroom is a big part of that, and a well-rounded education fosters strong comprehension skills. A 2018 report from the New York State Education Department noted that research has found that students are better readers after they have been exposed to the language and vocabulary of the natural world, the sciences and social studies. Crossover benefits A well-rounded education can help students perform better in all of their subjects. In 2021, a University of Buffalo academic and researcher studying children and dyslexia made a startling discovery regarding the value of reading and how it affects performance in subjects like math. The research found that reading proficiency crosses academic domains and actually guides how students approach various tasks
Students and parents should recognize the many ways a well-rounded education that includes math and science but also the humanities and social sciences facilitates strong academic performance.
and solve problems. That means a well-rounded education that includes reading-heavy subjects, like those in the humanities and social sciences, could actually improve how students perform in STEM classes.
A well-rounded education pays a number of dividends for students. Recognition of those benefits might compel parents to support a curriculum that includes a wide array of subjects and academic disciplines.
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How families can prepare for fall sports season Fall is an exciting time of year for student-athletes. After a summertime break from scholastic sports, athletes return to competition in the fall. Whether athletes are playing football, soccer, cross country, tennis, or any of the myriad additional sports that start up again in the fall, preparation is vital to making the most of a season. As seasons get set to begin, families can keep the following tips in mind to ensure student-athletes start off on the right foot. • Establish a routine early on. Parents know it’s no small feat getting students back in the school year swing of things after summer vacation, and it can be just as challenging for student-athletes to get back on track on the playing fields. Families can start their school year routines over the final weeks of summer vacation to ensure student-athletes don’t miss a beat once the season begins. Children who tend to stay up past their bedtimes over the summer can start going to bed earlier so their bodies are well-rested when classes resume and practices and games start. In addition to going to bed earlier, children can start waking up earlier, ultimately waking up at the same time they will
during the school year over the last several days of summer vacation. • Focus on conditioning as summer winds down. Parents and student-athletes can contact coaches as summer winds down for advice on how to improve their conditioning as fall sports season inches closer. Proper conditioning is a building block of athletic success that builds endurance and reduces injury risk. Conditioning also can help student-athletes fulfill their athletic potential. Conditioning need not be restricted to indoor activities, either. Summer-friendly activities like swimming, cycling and hiking can be great for conditioning and won’t require student-athletes to spend the final days of summer indoors on a treadmill or exercise bike. • Get back to basics. Student-athletes competing at the varsity level may have been playing their sports for years by the time the new school year begins, but a return to the basics in advance of a new season can help to acclimate their bodies and get their minds ready for the coming season. Light engagement in basic drills is a safe and slow method to getting bodies back in shape. Student-athletes can participate in local clinics over
the summer, even serving as instructors if the opportunity arises. Participation in clinics provides a good way to sharpen skills as summer winds down and a new season is about to begin. • Fine tune student-athletes’ diets. Summer is not always synonymous with healthy eating, as backyard barbecues and visits to the local ice cream parlor can tempt anyone, including student-athletes, to eat less nutritious foods. Nemours® KidsHealth® notes that athletic children and teenagers need calcium-rich foods to build strong bones, iron to help deliver oxygen throughout their bodies, protein to facilitate the building and repairing of muscles, and carbohydrates to provide much-needed energy. As fall sports season approaches, parents can aim to meet each of these needs throughout the day and limit access to less healthy fare that tends to be readily available throughout the summer. As fall sports season kicks off, student-athletes and their families can focus on preparing for competition and doing the little things that help youngsters fulfill their athletic potential.
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How to get students excited about a new school year
A new school year presents a wealth of opportunities for students. At the dawn of a new school year, students have a chance to further their academic careers, student-athletes may be given a shot at making a team or moving up to varsity, and extracurriculars provide a chance for personal growth outside the classroom.
Despite all that a new school year represents, students may need a little extra motivation to get excited about going back to campus once summer winds down. A relaxing and largely obligation-free summer vacation can be tough to give up, as can mornings without alarm clocks. Parents recognize that kids might not be enthusiastic about the return of early mornings and sessions in the classroom. In such instances, parents can try the following strategies to get kids excited about a new school year. • Make the first day special. First days can be challenging regardless of a person’s age. Professionals with years of experience
in their field still feel first-day jitters when they begin a new job, so youngsters can be excused if what seems like a lack of excitement is really just nervousness about a new school year. Parents can calm those nerves by doing something to make the first day special. Skip the standard cereal and prepare a homecooked breakfast or let kids buy lunch at the school cafeteria instead of packing a PB&J in their lunchbox. A little something special on the first day can go a long way toward getting kids excited about going back to school.
• Emphasize new subjects. As children advance through school, they’re typically exposed to more engaging subjects or challenged in ways that helps them build on previous years’ work. Emphasizing new subjects or opportunities can increase kids’ excitement to get back in the school year swing of things. If a youngster likes playing an instrument, emphasize how the new school year is an opportunity to get better, play alongside other students and take a talent to new heights. If stu-
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• Create a school calendar. Schools typically make their yearly schedules available prior to the first day of school. Parents can peruse those schedules alongside their children and make a calendar noting special days. Mark down field trips, special events involving parents and students, school performances where kids get to act or sing on stage, and other notable moments during the school year. Kids are bound to grow more excited about a new year when they see a year’s worth of fun events marked down on a calendar. • Host a late summer get-together with friends. A late-summer pool party or play date with various
Students and parents should recognize the many ways a well-rounded education that includes math and science but also the humanities and social sciences facilitates strong academic performance.
friends can remind youngsters that they’re about to see their friends every day. That might be enough to make young students jump out of bed on the first day of school.
Students might be less than excited about the end of summer vacation and the dawn of a new school year. But there’s much parents can do to get kids excited about going back to school.
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invest in real estate. However, this could be one of the more labor-intensive real estate investment options, as it requires property owners to field calls from renters and always be available to tackle issues that inevitably arise. Plus, if renters are not properly vetted, landlords may end up with less-than-ideal tenants. While there are management services that can offset some of the work, farming out tasks comes with expenses that can cut into profits. Still, when a successful renter-landlord dynamic is established, this option can provide significant longterm income. Flipping properties Buying a property and “flipping it,” which means renovating and putting it up for sale shortly after, is another real estate investment venture. Flipping requires a lot of work and perhaps even some extraordinary skills. First, it involves finding upand-coming neighborhoods and then renovating within a reasonable budget so that you can sell the home at a premium. Remodeling costs can run high, and the time involved in flipping may be longer than inves-
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