The privilege of writing our own materials

The privilege of writing our own materials

One of the best parts about working at Englist is being able to write our own textbooks and develop our own curricula. We base our materials on philosophies and techniques that we’ve read about and what we know students need in our own classrooms. This year we issued...
AI: Don’t use it.

AI: Don’t use it.

Whether you are a student, parent, or teacher, we need to be more clear-eyed about AI, at least how students are using it in school. AI is not intelligence. There is no cognition happening. AI does not understand or feel. The platforms students are using –...
Children Need Authentic Hobbies

Children Need Authentic Hobbies

Humans are curious and intuitive. We’re constantly searching for activities to keep us occupied and entertained. Of course, I’m referring to hobbies. However, hobbies are more than just entertainment; they enrich our lives and teach us valuable life skills. That is...
Children Need Authentic Hobbies

Good Readers

“One thing that ____________ can do right away to improve his reading and writing skills is read more at home.”    While I was typing up my last round of student reports, I found myself writing a variation of this sentence over and over again. If you ask any...