Resources for Beyond the Classroom
More high school students than ever plan on going to college, but most need help preparing for future success. In the Education Minute, WWJ Newsradio 950 and Eastern Michigan University bring you tools to help your student become college-bound.
Check below and come back often to find valuable tips and resource for you and your child.
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Do You Know Your Child's EDP?
All high school students in Michigan have an Educational Development Plan, or EDP, to help them make decisions about the future. Students are required to start the plan in 8th grade, and then update the plan each year with help from their family.
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Learn About A Detroit Icon
The Charles Wright Museum of African American History has an exhibit this winter on one of Detroit’s most beloved sports icons – Joe Lewis.
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Michigan History Day
If you have a child interested in history, the Michigan History Day competition may be just the thing to engage him or her in deeper learning about the subject.
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Great Science For Kids
If you are looking for a day of interactive science and technology activities, the Detroit Science Center may have what you are looking for.
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Help For Your Child: Mentors
All young people need mentors, whether they are struggling or achieving in school.
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College Success For Your Kid
The recent book, "Crossing the Finish Line: Completing College at America’s Public Universities," by former Princeton President Bill Bowen, provides parents with a guide to help their kids have a successful college career.
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Help Kids Get Used To College Early
School districts and teachers are introducing kids to college at earlier and earlier ages, hoping to inspire them to persevere in school, and to give them a vision of what they can achieve if they keep up their academic achievement. Elementary teachers are bringing students on visits to college campuses, to get them comfortable with the idea of being on campus. Some school districts, such as
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Classes, no Place for Naps
If you are sending a child off to college this fall, you should stress the importance of showing up, being on time, and communicating with faculty.
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Leaving the Nest
It can be scary to think about sending your child abroad to study, whether in high school or college.
In many cases, parents and students worry that time abroad will put the student behind in relation to his or her peers, and lead to a delay in graduation.
However, there are many documented benefits to students going abroad for at least a term.
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Past and Present of Michigan
In one trip to downtown Detroit, you can see some of Michigan’s future and past, just across the street from one another.
At Campus Martius, there is the point of origin for Detroit.
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Raising a Child is a Team Effort
While you, as a parent, can provide a great deal of help and guidance for your student, consider what a mentor might do to help reinforce what you are saying.
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The Early Bird Catches The Worm: Early Resume Preparation
While it may seem too soon to start putting a resume together in high school, putting together achievements is an important way of preparing for college or for employment.
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Making Healthier Choices
Did you know that nearly 1 in 3 kids and teens in the U.S. is overweight or obese? Luckily, we can take steps to stay healthy and strong.
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Winners Need Apply... Early!
While in life, good things may come to those who wait. In college admissions, good things come to those who are early or on time with applications.
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Rules About Rules
Parents and guardians set rules for children and to help them understand the boundaries and guidelines for acceptable behavior.
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The College Dream For Parents
One of the best ways to help your child achieve their dream of college is to return back to school yourself.
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Know How To Go!
If your student is just entering high school, now is a good time to set up a system to keep track of important documents and information for the college application process.
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Making Transitions: Middle School & 9th Grade
For parents of children moving on to middle or high school, September can be a difficult month.
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Consider Scholarships
For many families, the cost of sending a child to college seems out of reach. Websites such as Fastweb.com provide free information on scholarships that are available to all types of students, based on interests and background.
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Help Your Child's GPA
The three little letters, GPA – standing for Grade Point Average, can be very important to your child’s future. While parents and kids stress over test scores, colleges look primarily at high school grades when looking at an applicant.
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African-American History Museum
The Charles H. Wright museum of African American history is always a great choice to visit for middle and high school students.
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Family Field Trip To Dinner!
Next time you eat out with your children for dinner, show them how math can come along too!
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Earn College Credit, Early!
Look into ways for your student to earn college credits while in high school. There are a few different options.
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