Why We Secretly Love Tests
By Michael K. Smith, Ph.D. “How can I say that other people also love tests? I notice how my children…
How to Pay for College
Article and photo by Liz Stucke, owner of Admissions Prep “As the sixth child in my family to graduate from…
Staying After-School at Pond Gap
By Michael K. Smith, Ph.D. “Pond Gap has the answer: provide needed support with daily activities, teach engaging skills after-school,…
New Hope for Peanut Allergy Sufferers
by Marek M. Pienkowski, M.D., Ph.D. Severe reactions to peanuts are increasing in frequency and now affect over 1% of…
Mathing With Your Child
By Mike O’Hern, Center Director of Mathnasium of West Knoxville Everyone knows that reading to the young child is crucial…
How to Support Your Child’s Learning Styles, and Stimulate Learning At Home
By Tracey Matthews, Knox County Schools Supervisor of Family and Community Engagement Contributing Writer: Mary Frances Street, Knox County Schools…
The God Box
A creative tool for “letting go” By Kathryn Rea Smith, PH.D. In my family we have a God Box. It’s…
Free speech, creativity, and the revolution in videos, books, and apps
“One estimate suggests that there are 900,000 apps just for the Apple iPhone, iPod, or iPad.” Can free speech promote…
The next American Idol?: Find your real voice
Find your real voice By Michael Kull. Photo by Eva Nations Have you ever listened to the sound of your…
Dear Knox County Schools’ families 11
By Dr. Jim McIntyre, Superintendent of Knox County Schools Dear Knox County Schools’ Families, We are well into our school…
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Adopt A Life, Save A Life
By Jeff Ashin, CEO, Young-Williams Animal Center. Photo by: Young-Williams Animal Center Are you or your child thinking of adding…