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Reading, writing, and arithmetic. They are to education what red, yellow and blue are to the color wheel. As a primary foundation, this academic triad laid the groundwork for all subject areas to build upon. Without question, their level of importance is both apparent and necessary. The same, however, should be said of the arts. A recent New York Times article emphasized the significance of art education and how its arsenal of creative disciplines can truly benefit all academics. With toda …

We've all heard the age-old saying; 'those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it.' And though this statement doesn’t always hold true, it does hold a lot of influence. Case in point, on this day 73 years ago, a speech was made that would impact the course of the world for years to come. A Date Remembered On March 5th, 1946, Winston Churchill traveled by train with then U.S. President Harry Truman to the little known town of Fulton, Missouri. Though it seemed an unlikely …

The saying; “new year, new you” is about to add a whole new credential to its extensive résumé, and today's you stands ready to benefit from tomorrow's knowledge. After all, individual improvement is what New Year’s resolutions are all about. Not only can they be personal and unique, but such intentions can also run parallel to other guiding forces in the pursuit of collective success. Recently, Forbes.com published an article explaining three key education trends expected to transform …