Education Channel (Video)

Rest is hard to come by theses days but it is more important than ever for K-12 students. Educators Shelli Kurth and Nicole Assisi share tips to help establish healthy sleep habits for kids and teens. Series: "Staying Sane: Tips for Parenting in Unprecedented Times" [Education] [Show ID: 36414]

Think only a tear-jerking story of tragedy and triumph will suffice in your college application essay? Think again. Steven Mercer explains how to construct a clear and purposeful essay grounded in your everyday life. Series: "College Applications" [Education] [Show ID: 36562]

How do you decide which college is right for you? Steven Mercer shares four key questions to ask to find the best fit. Series: "College Applications" [Education] [Show ID: 36469]

AIM2Flourish is the world’s first higher-education curriculum incorporating the UN Sustainable Development Goals and businesses working toward a better world. Roberta Baskin, Megan Buchter, and George Dionne discuss the foundations of the program, its global reach, the art of appreciative inquiry, student success stories and more. Series: "Education Channel" [Public Affairs] [Business] [Show ID: 3...

Remote learning is an opportunity to make your student's screen time quality time. Educators Shelli Kurth and Nicole Assisi share their favorite online resources to supplement learning. Series: "Staying Sane: Tips for Parenting in Unprecedented Times" [Education] [Show ID: 36300]

What are the true costs of attending college? The number are sometimes revealed only after you have been admitted. Is there a way to create transparency in college pricing? Mark Salisbury, CEO and Founder of TuitionFit, discusses college pricing, options to pay for college, and ways to help everyone reach their education goals. Series: "College Applications" [Education] [Show ID: 36383]

How can you supplement your child's learning at home? Educators Shelli Kurth and Nicole Assisi talk about ways to practice writing skills with games, journaling and more. Series: "STEAM: Adding Arts to STEM Education" [Education] [Show ID: 36267]

How can you supplement your child's learning at home? Educators Shelli Kurth and Nicole Assisi talk about simple ways you can build math skills into everyday activities. Series: "STEAM: Adding Arts to STEM Education" [Education] [Show ID: 36244]

The college admissions process can be overwhelming for high school students. Steven Mercer, EdD offers advice on how parents can help their soon to be grads effectively navigate the paperwork, feelings, challenges, and expectations. Series: "College Applications" [Education] [Show ID: 36209]

How can you supplement your child's learning at home? Educators Shelli Kurth and Nicole Assisi talk about simple ways you can encourage a love of reading while nurturing comprehension skills. Series: "STEAM: Adding Arts to STEM Education" [Education] [Show ID: 36206]

The college admissions process can be overwhelming for high school students. Steven Mercer, EdD offers advice on how parents can help their soon to be grads effectively navigate the paperwork, feelings, challenges, and expectations. Series: "College Applications" [Education] [Show ID: 36208]

Educators Shelli Kurth and Nicole Assisi share how to turn your child's interests into opportunities for learning. From DIY kits to asking questions, there are many ways to engage your child with simple projects around your home and neighborhood. Series: "STEAM: Adding Arts to STEM Education" [Education] [Show ID: 36204]

How can we make the college admission process more student focused? From filling out FAFSA forms to demystifying the application reviews, so much can be done to help students achieve their higher education goals. Angel B Pérez, PhD, CEO of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), shares his perspectives on the opportunities for change, support, and growth. Series: "STEAM:...

It is never too early - or too late - to talk to your child about potential careers. Educators Shelli Kurth and Nicole Asssisi share how to help K-12 students see all the possibilities available and how to incorporate exposure to new career paths in day to day activities. Series: "STEAM: Adding Arts to STEM Education" [Education] [Show ID: 36127]

T. Tylor Behrens, EdD, Associate Vice President for Career Services at St. Mary's University speaks with Steven Mercer, EdD about what recent college grads are experiencing in the job market during COVID-19. He shares how to navigate internships and early career opportunities during the pandemic. Series: "College Applications" [Education] [Show ID: 36134]

Social distancing is not something kids are used to. How can we help them understand why it is important and how to visualize staying 6 feet apart? Educators Shelli Kurth and Nicole Assisi share tips to help K-12 kids follow safety protocols while still connecting with friends and family. Series: "STEAM: Adding Arts to STEM Education" [Education] [Show ID: 36094]

Fall of 2020 is full of uncertainty. Many college students are considering taking a gap year. Though it may sound like just a year away from the classroom, through thoughtful planning, students can find many experiential learning opportunities. Find out how gap year programs are operating during COVID-19, how to find programs that fit your needs, and hear from a current gap year student. Series: "...

Nurturing creativity has become critical as the pandemic has forced educators as well as students to change their approach to learning. A panel of Apple Distinguished Educators shares how they have adapted their practices to create effective learning environments, develop supportive peer communities, and embrace flexibility. Hear how they are addressing the mental toll of online life, how creativi...

Reading with kids helps them build vocabulary, curiosity, and so much more. Educators Shelli Kurth and Nicole Assisi share strategies to help kids engage with books, activate their critical thinking skills, and develop a lifelong love of learning. Series: "STEAM: Adding Arts to STEM Education" [Education] [Show ID: 36093]

The burning candle water experiment is something you can do at home. See what happens when the candle burns out. Think about what you know about air pressure and how that explains what you see. You created an area of low pressure! Once the candle runs out of oxygen, the candle burns out and the air inside the glass cools down which lowers the air pressure inside the glass. Now there is a differenc...

Are you thinking of loading up the family truckster and heading out on a summer road trip? Educators Shelli Kurth and Nicole Assisi have some tips and tricks to make your vacation a success. From fun road games to the best apps, learn how to prep and plan for life on the open road with kids. Series: "STEAM: Adding Arts to STEM Education" [Education] [Show ID: 36072]

The process of applying to college can be daunting. How can students get the support they need and access to the schools they want to attend? Common App aims to help simplify the process and even the playing field for all students. Scott Anderson discusses how Common App works, what the landscape of student and counselor support looks like during the pandemic, public policy, and more. Series: "STE...

Summer is here and school is out. With normal summertime activities on hold during the pandemic, what can parents do to support learning and enrichment? Nicole Assisi and Shelli Kurth, both educators and parents, discuss the benefits of structure and free form summer activities, creative ways to engage your children, how to encourage reading, and much more. Series: "Staying Sane: Tips for Parentin...

How do you get your kids talking? Educators Kris Lambert and Teri Gabler share everyday ways parents can engage kids in conversations. Learn how to communicate in ways that encourage strategic and creative thinking. Series: "STEAM: Adding Arts to STEM Education" [Education] [Show ID: 35997]

With campuses closed due to COVID-19, the usual process of college admissions has been disrupted. Lisa Prsekop, director of admissions at UC Santa Barbara shares the creative ways universities are connecting with admitted students such as virtual tours and outreach. She also gives insight into the application review process and how the new rules about standardized test requirements impact students...