Latest ACA Blog Posts

May 19, 2014

#Education Week in Review | May 19, 2014

Guest post by Matt Smith

Less than 40% of 12th graders are prepared for college-level math and reading. Plus: Evaluating the charter school movement 20 years in, a debate over how to evaluate public school teachers, coding is headed for the K-12 mainstream, and the commencement speaker protests raise some interesting questions.

May 15, 2014

Turns Out TV Has Not Destroyed My Child

Guest post by Katie Johnson

May 7, 2014

5 Unique Tips for Keeping Campers Active

May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month! Camp experiences are great ways for campers (and you!) to stay active in the summer.

May 4, 2014

#Education Week in Review | May 5, 2014

Guest post by Matt Smith

The House considers a charter school funding bill, and the U.S. graduation rate reaches a milestone. Plus, opposition to Common Core intensifies, and should student test scores be included in the evaluation of teachers?

The Education Week in Review is a weekly recap of the national debate. This week, four 100-word summaries on charter schools, common core, the graduation rate, and teacher evaluation.

April 22, 2014

5 Ways to Prepare for Summer NOW

Don’t wait ‘til you get to camp to start being the best counselor ever.

1. Check out this infographic.

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April 21, 2014

#Education Week in Review — April 21, 2014

Guest post by Matt Smith

The Achievement Gap

Camp Howe

The Education Week in Review recaps the national education conversation from the past week. This week we begin with the achievement gap.

The achievement gap is easy to define, but its causes are complex and solutions have proven elusive. The news below indicates the beginning of collective action.

April 9, 2014

Preparing for Camp: Tips for Campers (and Parents!)

Guest post by Brooke Cheley-Klebe

Cheley Colorado Camps

I love those rare moments of parenthood when I am not preparing for the next thing. Most of the time as a parent, I feel as if my day is full of getting something ready. Small things like breakfast, sack lunches, and backpacks. Big things like preparing my children to become productive adults. Our job as a parent is to prep!

April 7, 2014

Peg Smith: Why I Love Camp

ACA CEO Peg Smith shares her personal experiences and favorite memories of camp. Learn why Smith calls camp "the best gift you can give a young person."

 

March 26, 2014

3 Things You Can Do for Your Summer Camp Job Search

Working at camp is great way to hone your skills, meet new people, and have fun. But if you’re new to camp or are looking for a new camp to experience, where do you start your job search?

Here are 3 tips to help you find a summer camp job.

March 21, 2014

8 Thoughts on the Importance of Making Each Other Better

Guest post by Posie Taylor