Standardized tests are back on trend: why the SAT is on the rise in the U.S.
Until a few years ago, many US universities announced that US standardized tests were no longer required. But things are changing now. In 2025, there is a clear trend. SAT in the US is making a comeback. It is becoming the main test for admission in the US. The reason is simple, more and more colleges are once again requiring these test scores as part of the application. The SAT tests basic skills: In [.....]
Learn Russian: Simple Guide to Consonants and Vowels for Kids - Palme School
When introducing the Russian alphabet to children, parents or educators often start talking about «hard and soft», «ringing and deaf», «paired and unpaired». And the baby has a mess in his head. The main task of an adult is not to «memorize». And explain vowels and consonants to the child through feelings, games and simple comparisons. This is especially important in preparation for [...].
Days of the week: how easy it is to explain to children
It seems obvious to adults: a week consists of seven days, they go strictly in order, and each day has its own name. But for a child it is a real puzzle. Babies think concretely. They see a toy, feel hunger, are happy to go for a walk. But «Tuesday» or «Friday» is not an object, not an action, not an emotion. It is a time marker that cannot be touched or [...].
U.S. college enrollment at a 10-year high: Why more students are choosing education
In fall 2025, the number of students in the U.S. reached 19.4 million. This is the highest figure in the last 10 years. And all this against the background of notable problems in US education. The growth comes amid a surge of applicants enrolling in U.S. community colleges. These are two-year colleges that offer affordable programs and flexible learning conditions. In one year alone, their enrollment [...]
Russian language and its impact on children's development
The Russian language is not just a means of communication, but a powerful tool for shaping a child's personality, logic and emotional intelligence. Already at preschool age children learn through speech: Russian language lays the foundation of cognitive, social and creative abilities in a child. When a child masters speech, he does not just memorize words - he learns to think. The grammatical structure of the Russian language, the wealth of synonyms, [...]
Russian conversation for foreigners - speech development in the shortest possible time
Many people who start learning Russian for foreigners face the same problem. They understand texts, know the grammar, but cannot construct a simple sentence in a real conversation. The reason is the lack of practice in oral, live speech. In contrast to the written form, conversational speech is built according to its own rules: intonation, pace, stable expressions are important here, [...].
Intonation in the Russian language and how to develop it
Intonation is an integral part of our speech. It shows whether we are happy or angry, whether we are asking a question or just saying something. And even the absence of intonation speaks of our mood. In Russian language intonation is especially important. The same phrase can mean very different things depending on how you say it. For example: Without the right intonation [...].
U.S. higher education trends for 2026: what will change and why it matters
Recent times have been a time of global change in the American education system. And everyone can see it. But what exactly are these changes, and who has suffered the most? Politics and higher education in the United States The federal government has recently begun to intervene actively in the work of universities. Colleges can now receive priority funding in exchange for policy changes. The administration [....]
Modern Russian language - what is it like?
The Russian language is not just a means of communication, but a complex, multifaceted system reflecting the history, culture and thinking of entire nations. Today it is experiencing one of the most interesting stages of its development. Under the influence of new technologies, progress and social changes, the modern Russian language is becoming both simpler in everyday use and richer in expressive possibilities. How exactly it is changing, [...].
How to explain rules to a child in Russian in simple words
Many parents are faced with the situation: the rule is explained, but the child still writes «zhy» or confuses «ie» and «tsya». The problem is not in laziness or unwillingness to learn, but in the way the rules are explained to the child. The main causes of difficulties: This is especially acute for bilingual families. The child can speak two languages fluently, but makes mistakes in Russian, [...].
