This is the first in a series of articles highlighting some of the tasks that education consultants may perform as they come alongside families in educating their children cross-culturally. The first task we are addressing is standardized testing. Educational assessment…
This is Part II of an article by Dr. Shigo. You can find Part I here. Dr. Cynthia Shigo has been interested in MK education almost her entire life. As an MK growing up in Europe and West Africa, she…
by Cynthia Shigo Before I got married, I was required by the Christian college I attended to go to premarital counseling with my fiancé, Joel. When we were expecting our first baby, we attended classes in natural childbirth required by…
In this edition of Education Headlines, some themes emerged. One has to do with the amount of autonomy parents give their children serving as a predictor of school success and the ability to focus. Another is that our teens, who…
Our interview this week is with Steve Bryant. Steve has been an education consultant with WEC for over 15 years. He is a keen runner and is a member of a local running club. He and his wife Gill served…
We are so happy to welcome Jayne Cuidon as our guest blogger! Jayne, with her husband Scott, have served in Croatia for more than 23 years. Jayne earned her Doctorate in Education from Liberty University, with a special focus on Third…
This article is reprinted with the permission of the author, Jane Barron. Jane is a Youth Intercultural Transition Specialist at Globally Grounded, an Educator (www.globallygrounded.com) with 24 years experience in local and international schools, a parent of two TCKs and…
I had the opportunity to interview Debra Bell, Ph.D., author of the bestselling The Ultimate Guide to Homeschooling and Ultimate Guide to Homeschooling Teens. She has a heart for families homeschooling on the field and has spoken to families serving…
We're sharing this interview with you because if you support homeschoolers, teen TCKs, and/or TCKs experiencing mental health issues, you'll want to hear what this expert has to say. Jean K. is a long-time education consultant on the staff of…
This is part 2 of a classic article about TCKs and multilingualism first published in Fitted Pieces by SHARE Education Services. You can read part 1 here.) The author is Cynthia Storrs, who served in Europe and was a staff…