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Lost Words
Isn't it funny when you sit back to think after a long period of time has gone by and see all the things that have changed? Solely questioning when or why it happened? Some things have changed with direct intent and other things have changed while we hardly notice. Then one day (likely while you're cooking dinner) you think — "How and when did that happen?"
By Jeannette Dupasquier8 years ago in Education
Uni Life: The Must Do's
You've worked through your school and college and have managed to get a place on your dream course. The adult world is spread out in front of you and there are a plethora of choices to make. So how do you know which choices are most important? What things should you really focus on getting done in those first few days and which aren't such a rush? This guide will show you what you absolutely must do and what things can wait a bit.
By Anna Black8 years ago in Education
The New Type of Education
Many people assume that a college or trading school education is necessary. And while a good education is a great stepping stone to getting a great career, going away to a 4 to 8-year college isn't always financially possible for many people. Or, certain situations happen in life, and it stops people from finishing school.
By Katherine Villafane8 years ago in Education
Write Highly Effective Lessons in 5 Steps
Teaching can be one of the hardest professions out there. There are students with no attention span, each one at a different learning level, all while administrators are constantly evaluating you — evaluations which could affect your ability to work in the future.
By Nathan Esme8 years ago in Education
Dyspraxia and the School System
I've been thinking a lot about learning disabilities recently, specifically dyspraxia. This is because I have dyspraxia. I would say it's at its worst when I'm in an academic setting. Sure, I can manage to scrape an A if I absolutely have to — half of my results for Intermediate 2 were As. But I can definitely point out a few moments in my school career where my dyspraxia decided to be a right pain in the ass. And some people didn't necessarily realise that my learning disability was the reason why I was struggling.
By Sarah Watson8 years ago in Education
A Failed Kindergarten Teacher
Continuing on in the face of obstacles, I guess you could say, has never been my strong suit. I try not be a quitter, but so often that backfires in a whirlwind of regret and embarrassment. However, my recent decision to defer after two semesters of graduate school has proven to be anything but a hasty, rash decision. Let me provide a little background.
By Kayla Bloom8 years ago in Education
5 Surprising Benefits of Community Colleges. Top Story - November 2017.
Four-year universities are no longer the staple of postsecondary education. More and more people are beginning to realize the benefits of enrolling at a community college after graduating high school, and the future of these two-year institutions is looking up. Here are some of the amazing advantages of these smaller schools.
By Alice Minguez8 years ago in Education
Parents, Guardians Let's Get Involved
Parent/guardian-teacher conferences are a staple in the relationship between school faculty, administrators, and the student’s caregiver. It is designed to bring answers to questions the parent/guardian may have about a child’s performance in school, and for the faculty member to gain better insight on behaviors which may occur in school.
By Chris Ricks8 years ago in Education
