It’s true. It pays to sleep in! A new study* by the RAND Corporation, as reported in The Washington Post, estimated the economic benefits of allowing teens to sleep in and weighed them against the losses. The study shows a shift to a 8:30 a.m. start time (or later) at all public schools across the… Read More »
Month: September 2017
Archives for September 2017
Why no homework?
At LEADPrep we use the “no homework” rule for our students. Instead, our flipped classroom model allows students to review teacher-made video lessons at home and do the work at school. But doesn’t folk wisdom say that homework has value? Your grandparents believed that homework builds character, teaches self-discipline, and instills good work habits that… Read More »
STEM in the Real World
The subjects of STEM classes – science, technology, engineering and math – are important because they pervade every part of our lives. Science and technology are everywhere in the world around us, and they continue to expand into more and more aspects of our lives. Engineering is obviously responsible for how we build roads,… Read More »
Genius Hour Comes to LEADPrep!
Everyone can picture the old ubiquitous image of a classroom scene: teacher up front talking, students sitting at their desks listening and taking notes. That does still happen…but there are also schools finding better ways! Genius Hour, an innovative practice at Google, is one of those better ways. Learn more about how Genius Hour… Read More »
