Best Ways to Encourage Youth Entrepreneurship About 30% of jobs will become obsolete in the next 20 years due to changes in technology and society. This provides opportunities for kids and future generations to become entrepreneurs. There are many benefits to encouraging entrepreneurship in youth, including the vast experience they gain and the huge advantage for those who start learning … [Read more...]
College Interview Questions Admission Committees Might Ask
College interviews provide students with an opportunity to demonstrate aspects of their personality and interests that may not have been apparent in their written application. Although not all colleges include interviews as part of the admissions process, a successful interview can play a role in the decision to accept an applicant. If you think you may have a college interview in your future, it … [Read more...]
How to Write Your Own Curriculum for Your Homeschool
Homeschool Planning Step One: Setting Subjects & Goals Your first step in planning your homeschool year should be creating a general overview of what you and your child will learn and accomplish over the course of the year. This can include academic subjects like math, science, and history, as well as unit studies on topics like horses, space, or dinosaurs. You should also set specific, … [Read more...]
Business Advice From Other Teen Entrepreneurs
Business Advice From Other Teen Entrepreneurs It's not easy to become an entrepreneur at any age, but as more and more young people are drawn to entrepreneurship, it can be helpful to learn from the successful teenage entrepreneurs who have come before them. Teenagers have some advantages over adults when it comes to starting a business, such as their resilience, creativity, optimism, and … [Read more...]
Tips for Aspiring High School Entrepreneurs
Tips for Aspiring High School Entrepreneurs Shows like Dragon's Den and Shark Tank have increased the popularity of entrepreneurship among teenagers. With job security becoming less common, more and more high school students are starting their own businesses. This is one of the most impressive things a high schooler can do. Admissions officers at top colleges are increasingly looking for … [Read more...]
Entrepreneur Ideas for Teens
Entrepreneur Ideas for Teens In the last 20 years, the world has changed dramatically. With advances in technology and the job market in flux, entrepreneurship has become a more viable and attractive option for many young people, including teenagers. More and more young adults are becoming interested in entrepreneurship, and there are many opportunities for them to succeed. The barriers to … [Read more...]
Factors Influencing Entrepreneurship Development
Factors Influencing Entrepreneurship Development When studying the most successful entrepreneurs, we see that they come from various educational backgrounds and walks of life. However, there are some qualities and skills that many of these successful entrepreneurs display or acquire before becoming successful. What can we do to help our children develop the skills and characteristics … [Read more...]
Most Important Life Skills for Teens
Most Important Life Skills for Teens Teens should focus on developing skills that will last them a lifetime, not just on getting good grades in high school and into a top college. High school should be a time when teens learn how to become independent, productive members of society who know how to both survive and thrive without help. While the high school itself helps teens develop some … [Read more...]
6 Tips for Homeschooling in Winter
Seasoned homeschoolers know that winter can be a tough time to keep kids on track. With shorter days and the added stress of the holidays, it can be hard to keep everyone motivated. But don't worry, this is just a phase and things will eventually get back to normal. Sometime, the best way to deal with winter weather changes is to change your routine a bit and include fun activities … [Read more...]
Best Apps for Students With Dyslexia
Dyslexia is a difference in the way people process information that can make it harder to spell and read. It doesn't mean that people with dyslexia are less smart than others, they just learn in a different way. Most school instruction relies heavily on reading and writing, so early on learners with dyslexia are at risk of doing worse in school than their potential suggests. This is … [Read more...]