
Coloring: Not Just for Kindergartners
When was the last time you sat down with a coloring book? Although we tend to think of coloring as an activity for preschoolers and young children, it has benefits for people of all ages. Like walking a labyrinth, coloring can be a form of active meditation. Focusing your attention on simple tasks that require repetitive motion can help you to relax and de-stress. It can also foster a sense of well-being and unleash your creative energies. Australian neuropsychologist Dr. Sta

Could Competency-Based Learning Be the Wave of the Future?
Peter thinks school is a drag. He is an avid reader, and he finds his Language Arts and History classes boring. In his mathematics class, he struggles to keep up with the concepts, and he often feels lost. He’s not alone – this is a common issue in schools. Finding the sweet spot where a student is both engaged and challenged is difficult, especially in a classroom full of individuals progressing at their own developmental rates. Competency-based learning (CBL) allows student