As parents, we are faced with the uncomfortable reality that our kids did not learn as much academically in the last year and a half as they would have if […] Read more »
Bruce Apar is Editorial Director + Associate Publisher of River Journal North Author’s Note: Mom + Pop Culture are a couple of real characters. They could be you and me. […] Read more »
You may recall, depending how many rings encircle your trunk, an irreverent prime-time “news” program titled “That Was the Week That Was.” Also known by its shorthand of TW3, the […] Read more »
The 2020-2021 college admissions cycle was the most disruptive of any year in recent memory due to factors ranging from COVID-era learning disruptions and test-optional trends, to modified AP exams […] Read more »
Do you think your child has learned enough academically during the past year? If you’re unsure, you’re not alone. With plans to return to normalcy planned, what can we do […] Read more »
We were beginning to wonder, What’s going on? Then, just as April was passing the baton to May, word arrived that yes, indeed, there will be a two-party election in Peekskill this year. The what’s-going-on […] Read more »
Choosing a college is the culmination of many years of hard work on the part of the student and their families. It’s an achievement symbolizing both one’s identity as a […] Read more »
When parents and guardians ask me what to do to help their kids handle the stresses of standardized tests, I tell them the first step is not to say a […] Read more »
Online education is an obvious trend of both the present and the future. Here are the most significant strengths and weaknesses of online learning. Read more »
Time management is one of the most important things for successful learning. It allows students to complete their college assignments on time, become more productive, and boost their academic performance. […] Read more »