As is frequently discussed in the media, there are fewer women than men, on average, in STEM fields. As of 2011, less than a third of all STEM jobs in the US are held by women. Of course, today’s high water mark of 30% is a considerable improvement on theRead More

This article is the second entry in our Resources for Parents series. If there’s a topic you’d like to see covered in a future Resources for Parents article, please let us know in the comments. Attention-deficit hyperactive disorder, or ADHD, affects at least 5% of children in the United States.Read More

As an undergraduate at Rice – an excellent school across the board, but particularly known for its STEM programs – I had many encounters with engineering students who disliked studying the arts. They would tell me they simply didn’t see the point – where were the practical applications? With theRead More

This week, students in classrooms throughout America – including many right here in Houston – will be answering the challenge to complete an “Hour of Code” as part of Computer Science Education Week, an annual event championing computer science in K-12. Given the ascendance of computer science as an industry,Read More

End-of-semester exams are fast approaching. When will your child start studying? At some time during their academic careers, almost all students cram for a test at least once – that is, they wait to study until the day or even the night before, then spend several hours intensely reviewing theRead More

If your child is in middle school or high school, there’s a good chance they use flash cards to study for tests. Flash cards are a useful tool for reviewing material because it allows students to repeatedly go over individual concepts until they attain mastery. Most students follow the sameRead More

Remember No Child Left Behind, the comprehensive education reform passed with overwhelming bipartisan support in 2002? I wouldn’t blame you for forgetting. While the law is still on the books, most states (including Texas) have obtained waivers allowing them to bypass the program’s toughest regulations. The original stated purpose ofRead More

Looking for something fun do to with your family this weekend? The annual “Dickens on the Strand” holiday festival will take place December 5-7, 2014, in Galveston. Given the time of year, one might suppose that Dickens on the Strand centered on a production of the author’s holiday classic, “ARead More

It’s important to encourage children to read – reading fiction helps to build vocabulary and inculcate the skills that will help students understand and make the most of class readings throughout high school and college. If you’re stumped on what to get for any children or teens on your holidayRead More

In the week leading up to Thanksgiving, many classes – particularly in elementary schools – study the historical origins of the holiday. They learn about the Pilgrims and their struggles, the help they received from Squanto, and their harvest feast with the Wampanoags. All of these stories have a basisRead More

Disclaimer: the views expressed in Thesis Magazine opinion pieces are those of the author and should not be seen to represent the publication as a whole. You may be wondering how movie recommendations have anything to do with education, which is, after all, the subject of this publication. And certainly,Read More

Well, it’s Black Friday, and the Christmas shopping season has officially begun. And that means it’s time to start thinking about what to get for everyone on your list – a daunting prospect for many people. Nieces, nephews and children of friends are particularly hard to shop for, because itRead More

Disclaimer: the views and opinions expressed in Thesis Magazine opinion pieces are those of the author and should not be seen to represent the publication as a whole. Have you ever taken a moment just to think about all of the opportunities Houston provides for top-notch K-12 education? For lifelongRead More

Yesterday, we posted an article about holiday volunteering opportunities that students can use to earn service hours and give back to the community. But of course, volunteering isn’t just for students – many parents give of their time in serving their children’s schools and the greater community. If you’re lookingRead More

Is your teen in a relationship? And if so, is it a healthy relationship? In the age of texting and IM, it can be hard for parents to know when something is wrong. A recent study by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh found that a staggering 41% of teens experience cyberRead More

This is the first entry in our Resources for Parents series. If there’s a topic you’d like to see covered in a future Resources for Parents article, please let us know in the comments. Dyslexia affects as many as one in five Americans. If your child is among them, youRead More