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Have We Made Our Kids Too Afraid to Think?

Posted by Tracy Dennis on Wednesday, March 25, 2015, In : Parenting 
I was recently watching an episode of "Brain Games," this very cool show on the National Geographic Network. They brought out some very enlightening points about the human tendency to conform as opposed to taking risks. I know that most of us what like to believe that we are actually brave, trailblazing mavericks. But most times, what's closer to the truth is that while we know that we actually should be, we usually not, at least not when it counts. Why is that? I believe it's because of our ...

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Which Comes First, Character or Critical Thinking?

Posted by Tracy Dennis on Tuesday, May 27, 2014, In : Academic Coaching 


It’s like the age-old question: Which came first, the chicken or the egg? But when it comes to character or critical thinking, I believe that it is a matter of which will benefit you more in the long run.

Here’s a case in point. I was watching a true crime program the other day about a man who was a decorated colonel in the Canadian Forces. He was intelligent, skillful, experienced, knowledgeable, and by all accounts, respectable. On paper he was impressive. In appearance,...
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The Spark is Back!

Posted by Tracy Dennis on Friday, September 6, 2013, In : Progress 

I know it's only the second week of the school year, but it has definitely been a banner week for our three scholars! They have all demonstrated some remarkable growth and I just couldn't wait to share.

Tyler: 11th Grade
Tyler made a quality decision this week. After receiving less than favorable scores on two evaluative quizzes this week and really assessing the workload, time commitment, and expectations of her AP English class, she decided to switch to AP History instead. Now normally I woul...
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About Me


Tracy Dennis I'm the mother of three of the most delightful kids ever to grace this earth! I know. I'm biased, but that's allowed :) I love learning and I want my kids to love it too - for life! That's why I'm documenting our ups, downs, highs, and lows as we plot a new educational path filled with wonder, relevance, and genuine growth. Hopefully, along the way we'll inspire others to do the same.
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