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A Fresh Perspective on Education Topics

February 25, 2022November 14, 2022Ellie Smith

I’m taking a break from the normal commentary articles for a special announcement. Unbound has published a new podcast! Unbound’s President and CEO, Jonathan Brush, is joined by Matthew Rocke,…Continue readingA Fresh Perspective on Education Topics

Should College Make Students Feel Comfortable?

February 8, 2022November 14, 2022Ellie Smith

This week I read a thought-provoking article from Inside Higher Ed. The article describes the programs being initiated by a few colleges and universities to provide some students with extra…Continue readingShould College Make Students Feel Comfortable?

Is Your Student Asking the Right Questions?

February 2, 2022November 14, 2022Ellie Smith

Here at Unbound we like to say (quite often actually) that one of the core learning skills you need to develop in the 21st century is the ability to operate…Continue readingIs Your Student Asking the Right Questions?

How to Cultivate Ownership of Education in Your High Schooler

January 18, 2022November 14, 2022Ellie Smith

High school is a time of transition. It marks a doorway from childhood to adulthood in many ways. One of the transitions your student will experience is one of responsibility.…Continue readingHow to Cultivate Ownership of Education in Your High Schooler

What is Coaching?

January 11, 2022November 14, 2022Ellie Smith

You probably know what a coach is, in the context of athletics at least. But what is coaching? How do we apply it outside the context of athletics? What are…Continue readingWhat is Coaching?

How to Maximize the Benefits of Your Student’s First Job

January 4, 2022November 14, 2022Ellie Smith

Everyone starts somewhere. Your student’s first job may not be glamorous and even well-paying, but if they approach it with the right attitude, they can benefit a lot from that…Continue readingHow to Maximize the Benefits of Your Student’s First Job