Old College Try: More Testing Chaos
From the last time I wrote about standardized testing more has transpired. Both SAT and…
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Don’t Overlook the Diverse Opportunities of e-Learning and Online Courses
In every educational establishment of this city, from traditional Chinese institutions to Beijing’s international schools,…
Future of Entrepreneurship in Education Talk this Sunday (Sep 2)
This weekend, Sep 2 (2-5pm), Beijing Global Shapers Hub II will be holding a panel…
Old College Try: The Problems With Testing
In the last couple of days, testing agencies have come under the microscope. Both College…
Old College Try: Summer Be Gone!
Welcome back to China! I hope everyone had a fantastic summer pursuing amazing opportunities whether…
Old College Try: Be Aware of How Social You Should Be
Social media was in the news recently when Harvard revoked admission offers to at least…
Teach to the Beat: How Music and Movement Aid Language Learning at Two Beijing Kindergartens
When we think of a classroom, we probably imagine rows of kids sitting quietly, and…
Summer Camp for Kids with Handwriting Difficulties on Jul 3-5
LIH Olivia’s Place is offering a summer camp for kids with handwriting difficulties. Eva Ma,…
Old College Try: The End is Just the Beginning
Readers may remember that my daughter is graduating this year. Like many parents, graduation is…
Old College Try: You’re In, You’ve Committed, What’s Next?
It’s the last leg of your current school career. The application process is over, you’ve…