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Kids and Sports

Kids and Sports

September 25, 2014
As fall gets into full swing, many families find themselves knee-deep in sports practices, games, and piles of dirty uniforms in the laundry. With all of the effort it takes to have kids participate in sports, it can be easy to wonder if it’s all worth it. While not all researchers agree on all ...
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Current Topics in Education

Current Topics in Education

September 22, 2014
Do Kids Need Art? The web site We Are Teachers has a great section addressing the timely topic of Art in Education. The site aptly captures the current conundrum in its introductory paragraph: “Teachers instinctually know that art, music and drama add value to kids’ lives. But in the era of ...
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Chores: What’s Appropriate?

Chores: What’s Appropriate?

September 18, 2014
A dilemma most parents face—whether cyber schooling or not—is if and when to begin assigning chores to their children, and what chores are suitable for what ages. If the internet is any indication, the belief that chores are an appropriate and important part of growing up, as the prevalence of ...
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Tips and Advice from a Learning Coach

Tips and Advice from a Learning Coach

September 15, 2014
Are you new to PA Virtual and wondering what your life as a Learning Coach is going to be like? Or have you been with us for a while and wondering if your experience is the same or different than other Learning Coaches?
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Is Cursive Writing Still Useful?

Is Cursive Writing Still Useful?

September 11, 2014
One of the current debates in education is regarding cursive writing. With so much of our "writing" being done electronically, the debate over cursive writing's usefulness has been seen across the internet and even in such prestigious publications as TIME magazine. One of our own educators, ...
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Pets And Children

Pets And Children

September 08, 2014
Has your family been considering an expansion? We're not talking about another child; we're talking pets! Pets can be a wonderful addition to a home. Studies have shown numerous benefits of pet ownership for both adults and children. For example, according to WebMD, "for nearly 25 years, research ...
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