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The Best Class -
- Crystal Pratt (453)   Crystal Pratt 
I shed a tear tonight. I'm not sure if it was a happy tear or a sad tear. I think both. I received this message from one of my former students: "...How u been? I miss you, i wish u worked there lol we need sum teachers who care"
Two years ago, I taught 7th grade in an inner-city classroom.... ( added 12 days 9 hours ago.) |
America's Education System: What Is the Correct Use of 'Whoever' and 'Whomever'? -
Mogama (16,009)   Mogama 
Born in a Liberian village, English was
not my first language. My mother tongue is Bassa, one of sixteen
Liberian languages. (Yes, languages, not dialects.) I was about ten
years old before I began learning how to speak English. So tough was
the experience that the first time someone... ( added 5 days 12 hours ago.) |
Best Teacher of the Century Award: Your Mom and Dad -
Jeff Brown (10,058)   Jeff Brown 
First, remember back to when you were but a wee one, maybe four or five years old. Or better yet, take a look at your four or five year old. What do you see? A copy machine, right? As you drive in the car, walk through the park, go on excursions and adventures here and there you see and hear the... ( added 1 day 15 hours ago.) |
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Act to Help Children Read Gooder: Where Are We With the No Child Left Behind Law? -
Jeff Brown (10,058)   Jeff Brown 
In 2001 the George H. W. Bush "No Child Left Behind" bill became law. If you've forgotten what it required, here's a little refresher. Schools which receive Title I funding through the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 must make Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) in test scores.... ( added 5 days 10 hours ago.) |
Its a Lie: Education Industry Says College Degree Leads to Social, Economic Privilege -
Jeff Brown (10,058)   Jeff Brown 
Joe Kellum, who majored in law, knows that those who are sucked into the education dream soon find it turning into a financial nightmare. Because of the expense, he couldn't pay the $36,000 annual cost of attending the University of Virginia with financial aid and part time work so he took out a... ( added 11 days 18 hours ago.) |
Six Early Literacy Skills Your Preschooler Needs To Know Before Kindergarten -
Stephany Springer (43,554)   Stephany Springer 
Preschoolers are like sponges so it is imperative that they develop these literacy skills to prepare them for a lifetime of learning at the top of the class. Early literacy is about helping your child get ready to read. Experts say there are six early literacy skills that every preschooler should... ( added 14 days 19 hours ago.) |
Sorry Folks, Education is Not Institutional But Rather Individual -
Jeff Brown (10,058)   Jeff Brown 
Certainly, for a child or youth, what to learn and how it is be taught should be left up to the adult, the child being too inexperienced and young to know better.
But if a child is to learn, spending at least the required twelve years in school in America, why this "education"?
For one... ( added 17 days 11 hours ago.) |
Ten Daily Learning Activities for You and Your Child -
Lynne Williams (17) 
Is learning just plain drudgery for your child? Is it something they endure so they can finally get to do what they enjoy? Does your child's learning stop while he's on vacation? Try these tips to get your child learning without realizing it. 1. Go outside. Take a picnic or camp in the backyard.... ( added 5 days 20 hours ago.) |
Latina Leadership Lessons: Magic of Science -
Aurelia Flores (0) 
I don't know about you, but I see magic everywhere! One definition of magic is, "Of, relating to, or invoking the supernatural." Another is, "Possessing distinctive qualities that produce unaccountable or baffling effects." When something is "super" natural, it means it seems more than natural... ( added 7 days 19 hours ago.) |
Take a Tour of the University of Texas at Austin -
- Joe Cline (304) 
The University of Texas at Austin, with its main campus no more than a mile away from the State Capitol of Texas, is the famous research university at the heart of Texas. As part of the University of Texas System, UT Austin is consistently well attended since its founding in 1883. In 2007, it had... ( added 15 days 16 hours ago.) |
Weapons of Mass Instruction Insightful, but . . . -
John Weber (162)   John Weber 
Okay, class: quick pop quiz. Compulsory education is:
a) Responsible for "dumbing down" the population.
b) A tool used by the ruling class to control the labor force.
c) Responsible for society's every conceivable malaise, from economic woes to diabetes.
d) The best way to get a... ( added 16 days 14 hours ago.) |
Turning a Fun Lesson into a Successful Lesson -
Rob Plevin (339) 
Having a fun classroom and teaching a fun lesson isn't enough to stop behaviour problems, and it isn't going to miraculously transform your challenging students into hard-working, diligent stars. Without knowledge, understanding and application of other key teaching and classroom management... ( added 18 days 23 hours ago.) |
Etymological and Phonetic Correspondences of the word "CHIEF" -
IvanPetryshyn (70) 
The etymology of the English word "chief" has its very interesting correspondences in other E-U Languages:
E.: CHIEF / CHI:F /
IT.: CIUFFO /' CHYUF :O/
UKR.: / CHOUB /
BAT- / CHOU'V -ATY/
RUSS.: /' CHOUY AT'/
FR.: CHEVAL/ SHE'V AL'/
GYPSY:CHAVALE./ CHA'V ALE/
IT.:... ( added 4 days 15 hours ago.) |
How Visual Books Can Help A Child To Read -
Inger Fountain (122)   Inger Fountain 
A visual book can be defined as any book that relies on pictures to tell a story or demonstrate a concept. Words can be evident in visual books but often take a secondary role to the images.
Kids who come late to reading may struggle with large tracts of text, pages of prose alone that are... ( added 9 days 8 hours ago.) |
Sign of the Day: Stop -
Kim Taylor-DiLeva (226) 
Parents and teachers are always searching for new ways to effectively instruct their students. Speaking or shouting verbally often causes a distraction for on-task children, and are therefore not effective. American Sign Language is a great approach to help with this issue, lessening frustration... ( added 10 days 15 hours ago.) |
The LBJ Library: Rooms of Knowledge -
- Joe Cline (304) 
Every city has a library. There is one building dedicated solely to preserving the thoughts and ideas of the writers and composers of the world. The shelves in this building are lined with book after book, arranged by genre and author, waiting for someone to wander in and gobble up the words in a... ( added 10 days 17 hours ago.) |
Middle School Level Science Projects -
Kayla Fay (15) 
Middle school science fair projects. Most students in middle school are required to submit a science project to the science fair. For kids who have been used to the more lenient standards of elementary school, the more complicated guidelines can be a shock. Here's a guide to helping middle... ( added 8 days 11 hours ago.) |
Science Projects For Multi-Child Families -
Kayla Fay (15) 
So you have two kids that have to do a science project this year?! Science Projects for families with more than one child can be an daunting task for parents. Science fairs are generally held at about the same time, so even if kids are in different schools, their projects probably have due dates... ( added 8 days 11 hours ago.) |
Helping Kids Who Don't Like To Read -
Inger Fountain (122)   Inger Fountain 
Some kids love books and will spend hours poring over pages packed with words and very few pictures from an early age. Kids as young as 7 read Harry Potter books all the way through with very little help from their parents. Some kids just like the challenge of reading and learning new words on... ( added 15 days 12 hours ago.) |
Pros and Cons of Online Education Is it Right for You? -
Julianna Trenton (1,302) 
Online education is becoming increasingly popular as technology develops to accommodate the hectic and stressful lifestyles of everyday American men and women. Making the decision to pursue an online diploma or degree can be a difficult one and a choice that should not be taken lightly. If you're... ( added 16 days 18 hours ago.) |
Private School vs. Public School Which is Right for your Child? -
Julianna Trenton (1,302) 
Choosing the type of education for your children is an important decision that will affect the rest of their lives. Too many families jump into situations without fully researching the pros and cons of all types of education and comparing them to the needs of their children. In general, there are... ( added 16 days 18 hours ago.) |
College Tuition Assistance: How to Pay for Post-Secondary Schooling -
Julianna Trenton (1,302) 
The stress and burden of having to pay for college is becoming increasingly difficult, especially during these tough economic times. Most Americans are struggling to pay for everyday necessities, never mind thousands of dollars for post-secondary education. Regardless, many Americans still... ( added 16 days 18 hours ago.) |
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Austin Waldorf School: Alternative Education in Austin -
- Joe Cline (304) 
For parents who want something different than what Austin Independent School District can offer, there is Austin Waldorf School. This school is located on 8700 South View Road and offers education from Kindergarten all the way up through High School. Austin Waldorf School even offers Adult... ( added 17 days 1 hour ago.) |
Visual Books for reluctant readers -
Inger Fountain (122)   Inger Fountain 
If your child is having trouble reading then they may be a visual learner and could respond to books that have more images than text. There is no doubt that children learn in their own time. Some children may be reading fluently by the age of seven whilst others can struggle with basic text for... ( added 17 days 3 hours ago.) |
Austin Independent School District: On the Rise -
- Joe Cline (304) 
The Austin Independent School District (ISD) is a vibrant urban school district. Established in 1881, it serves the diverse populations of metropolitan Austin, including portions of Sunset Valley and San Leanna. Currently 110 schools are included in the Austin ISD, with over 82,000 students in... ( added 17 days 5 hours ago.) |
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