Choosing the Right School for Your Child

Every parent wants what is best for their child. This might be a difficult task, especially with the vast number of schools to choose from.

The best possible option would be to choose a school that is well known and established and one that has a good reputation. You would want the school to provide a good all-round education… Read the rest

The Process of Reading

As much as 33% of the population still cannot read. Quite a number of children pick up the ability to read, quite well, even while not being taught. Some children however struggle through it. For these children, a systematic process must be followed in order to ensure that they will be able to read. Here are a few things to… Read the rest

Why Should You Learn a Foreign Language?

With the world growing more and more competitive, knowing a few foreign languages has its bonuses. At some workplaces it is a must. Knowing a foreign language, whether it is for social, professional or personal reasons will have its benefits. Here are a few:

Professional reasons – most people would learn a foreign language because their employer insists on it.… Read the rest

Few basic things you should know about SAT

During the last two years of High School, your kid will be preparing to take the SAT and or PSAT.  Plenty of support is available online to prepare a student for the test.

At the beginning SAT was called Scholastic Aptitude Test and later became Scholastic Assessment Test.  Today it is simply known as SAT.

SAT is conducted by the… Read the rest

How to successfully participate in online classes

Conventional education has changed and online education has paved the way for many people to continue their education while balancing a career and family. Though it is very common these days participating in online classes can be daunting to the mature student who is used to a traditional classroom based education. Here are some tips on how to succeed in… Read the rest

Surviving a Potential DUI

Driving after having drinks can be a stressful experience. On one hand the driver might not be intoxicated at all, but be afraid an officer will think they are if they are pulled over and they smell alcohol on the breath. One the other hand, the person may indeed be over the limit and made the terrible decision to get… Read the rest

The ‘Occupy’ Movement is Looking for a Change – How To Deal With Hardship

Right now, all across the country, people are making it clear that they have had enough and are tired of waiting for a promise of change that they have been told is coming for far too long now. Millions of people have fallen on troubled times, and have felt stuck between a rock and a hard place as they watch… Read the rest

Time management tips for college students

When you go to college you will find yourself overwhelmed by the workload, especially if you have moved out of home and living by yourself for the first time. The key to being successful at college is how well you manage your time. The following will help you get organized.

Create a schedule

Have a large chart on the wall… Read the rest

APNewsBreak: Atlanta to repay $363K for cheating (AP)

AP – Officials say the school district in Atlanta has agreed to repay more than $363,000 in federal money the district won by teachers and administrators cheating. Original post: APNewsBreak: Atlanta to repay $363K for cheating (AP)  Read More →

Wifi bullies emerge in wired Korean schools (Reuters)

Reuters – Being the most wired country in the world has opened the way for a new form of bullying in South Korean schools, with victims being forced to pay for Wifi access for their tormentors. The rest is here: Wifi bullies emerge in wired Korean schools (Reuters)  Read More →

Ed Dept. seeks public input on cheating (AP)

AP – The Education Department wants the public’s input to develop guidelines to prevent and detect cheating. The effort comes after several cheating scandals involving teachers. See the original post: Ed Dept. seeks public input on cheating (AP)  Read More →

Apple jumps into digital textbooks fray (Reuters)

Reuters – Apple Inc took a big jump into the digital textbooks market with the launch of its iBooks 2 software on Thursday, aiming to revitalize the U.S. education market and quicken the adoption of its market-leading iPad in that sector. More here:  Apple jumps into digital textbooks fray (Reuters)  Read More →

Obama education reforms advance as Congress falters (Reuters)

Reuters – President Barack Obama’s administration is moving ahead in reforming U.S. Excerpt from:  Obama education reforms advance as Congress falters (Reuters)  Read More →