Author Archives: christinelevinson

Are You Ready for College? Ten College Readiness Skills

College readiness is the ability to have the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to successfully transition into, and succeed in, college-level courses and programs. This includes having a solid academic foundation in reading, writing, math, and other core subjects, effectively managing time and prioritizing tasks, and having the confidence to ask questions and seek outContinue reading “Are You Ready for College? Ten College Readiness Skills”

Summer Programs to Consider for High School Students

Summer is a magical time to expose yourself to new people, places, and ideas. It’s also a great time to step outside of your comfort zone and explore possible areas of interest before committing to a major in college. Take advantage of your summers and the programs below that offer something for every interest.

5 Reasons to Start with a College Advisor your Junior Year

It’s your Junior year of high school. You may not be thinking about college just yet, but you should be! Your junior year is an important time to start thinking about and planning for college, and a college advisor can be a valuable asset in this process. Here are five reasons to consider a collegeContinue reading “5 Reasons to Start with a College Advisor your Junior Year”

Foolproof Ways to Spend Less Time on Your Phone

Are you looking for ways to spend less time on your phone? This post takes your current habits into consideration and gives you four ways to drastically curb your phone habits. The electricity went out last night for a full six hours. After two hours, our phones were dead, and everyone retreated to a differentContinue reading “Foolproof Ways to Spend Less Time on Your Phone”

How to Respond When Your Kid Gets A Bad Grade

This post is about how to respond when your child gets a bad grade on a report card. How you respond to your child can make all the difference. School is almost out! It should be an incredible time of year. Only for some kids, it isn’t. If you’re anything like my household, sometimes yourContinue reading “How to Respond When Your Kid Gets A Bad Grade”

5 Easy Breakfasts for Pre-diabetic Teens

I assumed that the dark, discolored skin on the back of my daughter’s neck was dirt. My son had something similar on the creases of his arms, and with a bit of rubbing alcohol, it came right off. I tried it again, but the stubborn streaks would not go away this time. “This one isContinue reading “5 Easy Breakfasts for Pre-diabetic Teens”

3 Reasons You Should Start Golfing in Your 40s

Before this year, I had never given golf a second thought. The only golfer I knew was Tiger Woods, and the only reason to watch it was, well, Tiger Woods. Then I turned 45, and golf suddenly became part of my life. Things changed when I turned 40. My friends changed. My work changed. MyContinue reading “3 Reasons You Should Start Golfing in Your 40s”

10 Things Teachers Can Do If a Student is Failing (for the Pandemic and beyond)

It’s the the second semester of distance learning, and I am beginning to read the news — students are failing, and the systems have failed them. The failing of students will have unimaginable consequences that will not only affect college eligibility, but their emotional well-being as well. I know. My son just failed chemistry, andContinue reading “10 Things Teachers Can Do If a Student is Failing (for the Pandemic and beyond)”

An Open Letter to Superintendents: How to support teachers in an online school

Note: The following email was sent on July 14 as the district was trying to determine whether or not to reopen our schools during the pandemic. At the time, I was too afraid to publish it, but now I regret not sharing it with the education community. Please enjoy my actual sent letter (district removed).Continue reading “An Open Letter to Superintendents: How to support teachers in an online school”