8. Michael Baker and War Michael Baker, a high school teacher in Nebraska, was a celebrated teacher in his district and the state. In 2006, he was one of only 47 teachers in the state to win National Board Certification. A celebrated and beloved teacher, there were no complaints about him until he showed the [...]
Staying on top of all your classes at school isn’t easy at the best of times. Studying, writing papers, passing tests, keeping track of all those facts and figures from five or more subjects at a time — it’s all some students can do to keep up. So how much harder must it be to [...]
1. RECESS Running around like a wild animal with no inhibitions, playing Skip It!, Nerf Football, eating ants and watching the boys punch each never lasted long enough. Recess was probably where you learned your first curse words and tackled your crush to the ground. Recess was a release from sitting and having to behave all [...]
Online Schools: 1.THE OVERZEALOUS MOM She is young and super excited to finally be earning a college degree. She had to postpone college due to having a bundle of joy her senior year of high school. She has potential if only she would stop talking about her child’s musings every five seconds. “My baby just [...]
We’ve all had them, bad teachers. Most of the time their poor performance is limited to laziness, poor skill, or other relatively minor transgressions. Every once in a while though, there comes a teacher who crosses over from “bad teacher” to “worst teacher.” The following are some examples of educators who really had no business [...]
10. The Peppered Moth Lie Told The peppered moths of Britain evolved from light to dark because of the pollution caused by the industrial revolution. Why It Is a Lie Teachers love this little story because it makes it so easy for students to understand the concept. The image of the light and dark moths [...]
1. Talented and Gifted The School for the Talented and Gifted, or TAG, is a Magnet school in Dallas, TX with less than 250 students grades 9-12. Claim to Fame: TAG has garnered nation-wide attention for its unrivaled liberal arts program. The school publishes its own literary magazine featuring editorials, poetry and short fiction. This [...]
Everyone has a stereotype about traditional college students, whose carefree culture is legendary. But what about adult students — those who have some life experiences under their belt and seek their degree for personal and professional fulfillment? What do they look like? Adult students are a diverse bunch. They have a variety of backgrounds and [...]
Women are now just as likely as men to have completed college and to hold an advanced degree, part of an accelerating trend of educational gains that have helped to shield women from recent job losses. Among adults 25 and older, 29 percent of women in the U.S. have at least a bachelor’s degree, compared [...]
Being a single mother is a Herculean feat: balancing your role as nurturer and head of household, with the challenge of supporting your children, and embarking on an education and career path that is rewarding. For most single moms, the two most important career considerations are usually flexibility and salary. While those factors can often [...]
