A charter school is a public school that is exempt from traditional public school rules and regulations, so the teachers have more freedom when it comes to a curriculum for students. Without having to follow the rules and regulations of a state's educational plan, a charter school can give more custom teaching to students. A charter school is entirely reliant on charter school enrollment by parents and the agency that keeps the school functioning, so while the schools don't have to follow the traditional guidelines for a schooling program and are more flexible in the teaching plans, applications, and objections than traditional public schools, there is a strict adherence to student excellence that these schools follow so they keep in great standing with their investors. [Read More]

Preschool helps set the stage for early childhood academic and social development. While most preschools will accept enrollment of children 2–4 years of age, some children display a readiness sooner than others. How can you be sure your toddler is ready to begin a preschool program? Here are signs your little one has reached that stage and is ready to begin: 1. Your Child Is Potty Trained Has your child been potty trained, or are you still struggling with this endeavor? [Read More]

Starting preschool is a huge deal for your child and your family as a whole. Soon, instead of being home with you all day, your child will be in their first school environment, learning social skills, beginning to read, and getting guidance from their teachers. While preschool is generally a very positive and beneficial experience, the initial transition can be scary for some kids (and parents, too). Here are four great ways to prepare your child for preschool, ensuring the smoothest transition possible: [Read More]

Some adults wonder why their young children adapt to new technology so much more than they do. They exchange stories about how well their young offspring do in their early childhood classroom. There is a science to how the brain works and adapts, and two early childhood experts make a case to explain how your child's brain switches to accommodate the new technology of educational computer programs. The Brain's Bias For Learning Computer Programs [Read More]