Cardinal Education Journal
June 12, 2021
You’ve probably thought about taking college classes offered to high school students to further your exploration of certain skills. You’ve probably also thought about taking your learning outside the classroom in an internship for high schoolers. Which one should you spend your summer on? Here’s Cardinal Education’s answer as to why we prefer internships over […]
May 21, 2021
College admissions is now such a standard part of American secondary educational culture that every high school student, whether at a private school or public school, can expect to have a high school counselor assigned to them by their Junior year to help with applying to college. The nature of this counselor may differ, of […]
May 21, 2021
Every April, high school students and their parents’ stress levels skyrocket. Finals are just around the corner, but even closer, a more terrible kind of examination looms: the Advanced Placement subject exams. Students cram study sessions wherever they can as their parents seek out all the extra support they can muster. APs, they’ve been told, […]
May 19, 2021
Flashcards form the backbone of most students’ study habits. As soon as a new chapter or vocab unit is introduced, outcome the index cards and sharpies. Though this style of rote memorization has been around for decades if not centuries, what many students do not realize is that the standards and styles of modern education […]
November 25, 2020
How Does the SSAT’s Guessing Penalty Affect My Child? Standardized tests are notoriously difficult. Between trick questions, advanced content, and rigorous pacing, these tests are designed to challenge even the strongest of students. When it comes to tests such as the SSAT, a guessing penalty is just one more hurdle students must overcome on the […]
November 20, 2020
Extra practice can go a long way in improving your child’s academic performance or even in helping them get ahead of their peers. Luckily, educational websites not only make this kind of extra practice accessible, they often make it fun, too. Check out five of Cardinal Education’s favorite learning-oriented websites to get additional practice below. […]
November 18, 2020
The benefits of having a daily routine are well-documented. Routines help people manage their stress, develop better sleeping and health habits, and budget their time better. However, with the onslaught of societal changes caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, people everywhere are now dealing with “a sense of discombobulation” as their daily routines are interrupted. And […]
November 16, 2020
Parents may be feeling overwhelmed by the changes occurring this school year. It’s hard to know how to make your child’s experience with distance learning enriching while still ensuring their safety and health. To help you navigate your plan for learning-at-home, we’ve compiled some key takeaways from the CDC’s guidelines for home learning this school […]
November 5, 2020
K-12 students, especially if they’re older, are often told they need to work hard so they can be at the top of their class. This competitive framework is often valued over cooperation and collaboration, which in turn causes a clash between students. When you consider your peers as competition, it can hinder a supportive environment […]
November 4, 2020
This year’s pandemic has impacted every aspect of our lives, including the way we educate our children. In March, many schools quickly moved to an online model and have continued to use it into the fall this year. There have been some downsides to the transition: students have reported increased stress levels and difficulty focusing […]
November 3, 2020
It’s safe to say that we’re in an unprecedented time for education. With the COVID-19 pandemic causing schools to switch to an online or hybrid format, students need to adapt in order to maintain their academic performance. The key is time management. Time management promotes organization, focus, and a better balance between work and social […]
November 2, 2020
Due to coronavirus last spring and the sudden shift to online classes, parents and students alike began to notice what was missing from the educational experience going virtual. In general, students found that it was harder to focus and stay motivated when all their classes were online. Students with attention difficulties (e.g. ADHD, ADD, GAD, […]
