Tag Archives: preschool

Are We Expecting Too Much from Kindergarteners?

Posted on 03/10/2011 by

With limited seats available in top-quality public schools in many larger districts, a trend is occurring that shouldn’t surprise most educators.  Parents are hiring tutors to prep their pre-schoolers for screening tests. In Chicago, for example, 13,058 applications are on … Continue reading →

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Why Rich Parents Don’t Matter

Posted on 01/23/2011 by

Environment or genetics? Which plays the most important role in determining the mental ability of children? A recent study suggests that both can be important. Which one is most relevant depends on the economic status of families. Jonah Lehrer reports … Continue reading →

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