Featuring The Polytech and Our Staff:
Learn more about one of our founders, Reza Khastou, who was profiled by Celebrate Living History:
Meet Reza He Runs His Own School
Mark Magee, our social studies teacher, is highlighted for his creative current events lesson:
Learning at a New Level: The Polytech Students Get a Jump Start on Tracking Presidential Candidates
The Polytech was named as an Act of Kindness in The 52 Week Love Project. Read the interview with one of our founders, Ruth Wilson:
The 52 Week Love Project, Acts of Kindness - Week 52
Gary Gorland, teacher and mentor on site at South Seattle College, shares a tip in the "Useful Applications" section:
How Technology Can Increase Productivity
Consultant Glen Lutz provides insights for competitive athletes at the university level:
How to Train Pupils to Play a Higher Level of Sport
Ruth Wilson shares info about the financial side of launching The Polytech:
Getting Schooled in Credit Union Credit Cards
Recommended Reading
Books:
Beyond Math Anxiety: 99 Insights (and a Calculation's Not One!) by Molli Osburn, MA
Appropriate for math students of all ages, their parents, and educators, Molli helps explain some of the root causes of math shame and anxiety, as well as provides tips for overcoming these negative thought patterns. Molli, also known as Molli the Math Rebel, is a recognized author and public speaker, and has done a book signing and participated in several events at The Polytech that benefit our students and the community.
Twice Exceptional: Supporting and Educating Bright and Creative Students with Learning Disabilities by Scott Barry Kaufman
Experience Inquiry: 5 Powerful Strategies, 50 Practical Experiences by Kimberly Lasher Mitchell
Reach for Greatness: Personalizable Education for All Children by Yong Zhao
Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck. An excellent summary of her research on the performance and stress level of students who embrace a growth mindset (learning happens through the process of struggling and achieving, not necessarily a perfect outcome, and improves over time with effort) versus those who have a fixed mindset (intelligence is fixed and you are limited by what you are born with).
The Mindfulness & Acceptance Workbook for Teen Anxiety, by Sheri L. Turrell, Christopher McCurry, and Mary Bell.
Education Articles and Blogs:
Our 4 Best Tips for Organizing Your Student Without Nagging, TeenLife, by Ruth Wilson
6 Critical Thinking Skills You Need to Master Now, Rasmussen College with a tip from Ruth Wilson
Just for the Freshmen, South Coast Today with a tip from Ruth Wilson
How Long Should a Cover Letter Be? UpJourney, experiencing hiring managers give advice, including Marcia Rodes
The 3 Key Skill Sets for the Workers of 2030 World Economic Forum, by Adam Jezard
What if the Future of Work Starts with High School? Forbes, by Heather McGowan
Productivity Isn't About Time Management; It's About Attention Management New York Times, by Adam Grant
Aren't Sure? Brain is Primed for Learning Yale News
Students Learn from People They Love New York Times, by David Brooks
Why Gen Z Learners Prefer YouTube Lessons over Printed Books Education Week, by Lauraine Genota
These are the 5 "Super Skills" You Need for Jobs of the Future Fast Company, by Stephanie Vozza
When Overtaxed Working Memory Knocks Your Brain Out of Sync Quanta Magazine, by Jordana Capelewicz
Learning is a Learned Behavior. Here's How to Get Better at It Harvard Business Review, by Ulrich Boser
What Does It Mean to be Professional at Work? UpJourney, Successful entrepreneurs weigh in, including Ruth Wilson
How Students Benefit from Quality Sleep Savvy Sleeper Blog, by David Kose
Articles and Blogs featuring Other Interests of Our Staff:
Most Uncommon (and Beautiful!) Spring Flowers with a tip from Reza Khastou
Urban Gardens: How to Create Green Indoor Spaces, Even in a City Flat? with a project from Reza Khastou
Q&A with Entrepreneur and Education Expert Ruth Wilson, an interview from FemFounder