Summer is upon us! Schools in the United States are heading down the final stretch before summer vacation. Many kids look forward to the break from schedules, learning, and structured days. But letting your kids lapse completely from any kind of structure to their day makes going back to school harder. Fortunately, there are some…

Does your child seem overly aggressive? Do they have a temper? These and other signs may indicate your child could become a bully. Thousands of articles have been written about stopping bullying. But what about preventing a child from becoming a bully in the first place? I’m New Jersey-based school assembly presenter Michael Kirschner. For…

It’s no secret that school budgets are tightening all the time. Administrators are told to save money. Schedules are scrutinized. Every part of the school day must be educational, the higher-ups say. However, most schools still understand the value of incoming assembly programs. I’m school assembly presenter Michael Kirschner. For the last 10+ years, I’ve…

Science is all around us. From our cell phones to our lights in our homes, modern life would not be possible without science. But science isn’t just important for our daily lives. It’s important for developing important skills, especially for children. I’m Michael Kirschner. For the last ten+ years, I’ve delivered impactful school assemblies in…

How much does your child’s school address the ongoing bullying program? How much effort schools put into this topic can vary wildly, even in schools in the same district. If your school does not have a schoolwide anti-bullying campaign, you might consider starting one. But how do you do it? I’m New Jersey-based school assembly…

How does your child feel about science? Nurturing an interest in science is important. There are so many applications of science, ways it impacts our daily lives, well-paying career opportunities, and much more. But not every child has a natural interest in science. So it’s up to parents and school administrators to ‘nudge’ them along.…

Is your child a bully? Many parents cannot even imagine this happening. However, bullying continues to happen in schools across the country every year. Like the bullied, bullies often have certain ‘tells’ you can spot if you know what to look for. The key is knowing what these tells are. I’m anti-bullying school assembly performer,…

Is your child being bullied at their school? If you’re a parent, this is about the last thing you want to think about. Imagining your child being bullied is heartbreaking. Each day you send your child off to school believing they will be safe. And they’ll gain great information in school, come home, and be…