Mark SiegelThe pressure of college admission is driving students crazy. Here’s how we can address itFor years, the student loan debt crisis has grabbed headlines and fueled debate. In reality, it’s also the outdated college admission…Mar 12, 2020Mar 12, 2020
Mark SiegelHow you can teach yourself resilience, and why schools don’tIf you take a few minutes to look up the importance of being resilient, you’ll quickly learn that resilience is necessary in healthcare…Mar 12, 2020Mar 12, 2020
Mark SiegelThe State of Proficiency-Based Education in the 21st CenturyModern education is steadily moving away from traditional learning models, where students progress based on time spent in school rather…Dec 6, 2019Dec 6, 2019
Mark SiegelTwentieth Century Education Is Not Good Enough for a Twenty-First Century WorkforceThe layout of a traditional classroom, with its rows of desks in straight lines, is visually reminiscent of the workplace of the…Dec 6, 2019Dec 6, 2019
Mark SiegelThese 9 principles are the foundation of a teaching style that every student can succeed withDelphian School is Oregon’s premier international day and boarding school, pioneering both a proficiency and project-based approach for…Dec 6, 2019Dec 6, 2019
Mark Siegel6 Ways Standardized Testing Damages StudentsThe negative impacts of high-stakes standardized testing are both broad and deep, and felt by students, families, and educators alike.Nov 29, 2019Nov 29, 2019
Mark SiegelinStrixusTest anxiety isn’t a health problem, it’s a policy problemFor most students, taking tests is just another part of their academic lives. But for some, taking a test can spark intense anxiety.Nov 8, 2019Nov 8, 2019
Mark SiegelinStrixusA General’s Take on Why You Should Encourage Your Kids to ReadDoes it matter when kids learn to read? Not necessarily, according to research.Nov 8, 2019Nov 8, 2019