Have you ever wondered why Asian immigrants are so prominently represented in American STEM jobs? Indian immigrant and engineer Vinson Palathingal is a serial entrepreneur who lives in Fairfax County, Virginia. Vinson immigrated to America from Kerala, India because he wanted to build a stronger, better business in a free market. He has watched
“Physical education provides cognitive content and instruction designed to develop motor skills, knowledge, and behaviors for physical activity and physical fitness. Supporting schools to establish physical education daily can provide students with the ability and confidence to be physically active for a lifetime.” The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Physical Education. For
America has a long history of homeschooling as a viable education method. From George Washington to George Washington Carver, homeschoolers have left an indelible mark on the very fabric of our country. This treasured academic choice has produced citizens who have influenced every field. Science gained from the great minds of homeschoolers like Thomas Edison
Who hasn’t secretly dreamed of fulfilling their responsibilities while playing? Well, the adult version of play—reading a good book, enjoying a hobby, lounging in the pool, or playing a game? A lucky few go through this life thoroughly enjoying what they do to the point that it’s not work. Still, most of us must shoulder
On today’s episode, Melvin interviews Marquell Moorer, who was recently elected to his local school board in April 2022. Marquell shares how he struggled in the school system as a child and how his struggles continued upon entering college. He believes lowering education standards is a dangerous form of “soft bigotry” which promotes the
It was the fall of 1945. A young marine cautiously stepped into the sunlight. After months of recovery, Kye was finally leaving the USMC hospital. His young bride smiled and squeezed his hand, reminding him that they could face anything together. He’d survived Iwo Jima and returned to her. It was time to start their
Non-traditional forms of education have gained popularity in the past few decades. A rise in homeschooling, unschooling, and online tutoring makes it obvious that many parents are thinking outside the box of public schooling to advance their children’s education. With this comes a rise in autodidacticism in children. Dictionary.com defines autodidacticism as “the process or
What’s the story behind the Noah Webster Educational Foundation? Our organization’s president Melvin Adams and his wife Sandy share many of the alarming education issues they saw coming to America and how they wanted to provide solutions to help citizens reclaim our schools. May 10, 2022 marks our
Homeschoolers hear all kinds of well-meant questions about their education choice. From parent qualifications to missing out on playing sports, concerns from others pepper homeschool families regularly. But, there is one question that every homeschooling family hears, probably so often that they can see it coming before the words are even spoken. The Big “S”
“Not until you finish your homework.” “I want you to finish your dinner and get right to work on your homework.” “Is your homework done? Then, no, you get up those stairs and finish first.” We’ve all heard something similar from our mom, dad, or caretaker. Homework is a big staple of the American school
