Education is full of buzzwords, but mind-brain education isn’t a passing trend—rather, it’s the culmination of decades of research in neuroscience, psychology, and pedagogy. With these 21st-century insights, it's time to rethink some of our core principles of school.
By Lindsey Roeth, MVS Director of College Counseling During my tenure as a college counselor, I’ve become something of an expert on campus visits—I visit more than a dozen colleges a year! On many tours, I’m alongside parents and teens as they try each college on for size and imagine what life would be like there. Here are my tips for students and families to get the most out of each visit.
With so many educational options available to parents, it's hard to tell the difference between what's out there—much less make the right decision for your child. Here are some important factors that set independent schools apart and set your child up for long-term success.