INSIGHTS
Making the Case for Case-Based Learning
4 minute read As the world continues to change and evolve at a rapid pace, it is becoming increasingly clear that the skills students will need to succeed in the future are very different from those that have traditionally been emphasized in schools. In order to prepare students for the challenges and opportunities that they will face in the...
Top 5 Signs Your Child is Under-Challenged in School
2 minute read According to a 2021 Duke University study, 1 in 3 K-8 students is under-challenged in school. When students are not challenged sufficiently, they can become bored, disengaged, and lose their motivation to learn. Here are the top 5 signs that your child may be under-challenged in school: 1. Lack of motivation or interest in...
3 Reasons Why Top Gun’s Maverick Makes a Great Teacher
4 minute read WARNING: CONTAINS SPOILERS! Introduction Whether you’re a Tom Cruise fan or not, it’s hard to watch Top Gun: Maverick without having respect for his character. He has a questionable reputation in the Navy, yet those he has flown with have tremendous admiration for his ability. In the movie, Tom Cruise’s character, Maverick, is...
A Brief History of Education
5 minute read Education today feels more outdated and out of touch than ever. Despite the efforts of many well-intentioned people, our current system largely ignores psychology and struggles to move the needle in meaningful ways for students. Here’s how and why this happened and how it led to our purpose at STRIPES.The Origins of Public Education...