Respect—the ability to see and celebrate the value in ourselves and others—is one of the six pillars of character. The gift of respect is invaluable, regardless of where you are—at home, at school, in your community, etc. When you respect those around you, they are more likely to not only return the favor but show it to others as well. Aside from making someone else...

In today’s world, teaching values to our youth is more important than ever. From the moment they are born, children are extremely impressionable. They begin to form their opinions and view of the world before they even hit their adolescence. As parents and educators, we are children’s biggest and number one influences; and it is our responsibility to teach our youth...

Project based learning, or PBL, is the use of classroom projects to engage students and help them learn more comprehensively. A well designed project will encourage the students to challenge themselves, be more receptive to others’ opinions and work together to discuss dilemmas and solve problems—the kinds of abilities needed throughout life. The approach of having...