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Dauntless Teaching
I led a training this summer where teachers were introduced to a new science curriculum newly adopted by our district. The room was filled with excited but nervous energy. Many teachers commented about how they were excited to teach the new content and how the new curriculum would be so much better for their students. However, on the flip side of that coin, I also heard, "I'm not sure how I'm going to do this." The echos of this statement are familiar to me because, as an educator, I have whispered those words to myself multiple times over the years. I know how it feels to be presented with something new and being overwhelmed with the time and energy it will take to implement it into my teaching practices. During this training, these teachers were presented with the obstacles of time and technology, and I could almost read the defeat on some of their faces when they realized they were going to have to overcome challenges they weren't prepared to take on this school year. I cannot count how many times I have felt this way myself over the years. Usually, this defeated feeling comes when I'm told I need to collect behavioral data, or when I have to come up with Plan F for student intervention. But what I have learned recently is that it is these moments that are allowing me to grow as an educator. When I lean into the uncomfortable and overwhelming situations with a belief that there is a solution, then I find myself trying instead of letting the feeling of defeat win.
By Marci Brodock6 years ago in Education
How Can a Student Apply for a Personal Loan?
A personal loan is touted as one of the best ways to get funds in times of need. And this is the truth because it stands as one of the loans that could be granted by the lenders with or without collateral from the borrowers. However, when this loan comes without collateral, lenders try to make up for the security they fail to get from the collateral by looking at the credit history of the borrower and setting the interest rate accordingly. This makes it one of the loans with the highest interest rates. Students are among those that will always need money for different reasons, and because most of them cannot lay their hands on any collateral to present for the loans, this becomes one of the best options to consider.
By Bob Flores6 years ago in Education
Review: This Is How It Always Is
REVIEW: This Is How It Always Is by Laurel Frankel This is a stunning novel by Laurie Frankel, depicting the transition of the youngest in a family of five children, from Claude to Poppy. While this book is fiction, it is loosely inspired by the author’s own life; her own child made the same transition at a young age. This personal inspiration bleeds into the storytelling, the novel feeling consistently real and raw throughout. The detailed capturing of a child struggling with their identity, and how this impacts the rest of the family, is both a guttural and beautiful read. Frankel does not shy away from the controversial or complicated elements of the issues at hand, the brutal honesty of the family’s battle with a society lagging behind the children it is raising shining through in moments of pain, betrayal, and above all, strength.
By Pandora Ogg6 years ago in Education
Ways to Help You and Your Child Ease Into the New School Year
I don’t recall other first days of the school like I remember my first day of college. Graduating from high school at 17, to enter college two months before my 18th birthday did not worry me. Categorizing me as smart, and noting I made friends with little effort did not help me on my first day as a college student. My anxiety level was so high, I sobbed before leaving my house. I had no clue then, but I had a full-blown panic attack. After a pep talk from my sister, I got it together and made my way to school. I made it through my first semester with a B-average. However, I did not return to college for another three years.
By Oredolapo A Roberts6 years ago in Education
What Will the Future of Colleges Look Like?
College has been the ideal pathway to a job for many years. However, as costs continue to increase, and the number of graduates finding work decreases, many students start wondering what the real value of a college education is.
By Keran Mourning6 years ago in Education
'La Salle and the Discovery of the Great West'
La Salle and the Discovery of the Great West, penned by Francis Parkman, Jr. was originally published in 1869. There is an art to crafting a compelling narrative readers want to digest not only with their eyes, but also their minds. This is equally true for historically accurate works as it is for works of historical fiction. There is little doubt, when reading Parkman, Jr.’s writing, there was a mind at work when penning La Salle and the Discovery of the Great West.
By Shain Thomas6 years ago in Education
The 4 Things You Need To Pass The PMP Exam
The project management department has set criteria and credentials for recognizing Project Management Professionals (PMP) worldwide. The credentialing process is very rigorous, it includes 35 hours of project management related training, three to five years of work experience in project management, successful completion of the multiple-choice PMP exam. You should never be intimidated by the amount of material on the PMP exam though it might seem vast and overwhelming. The 4 things mentioned in this article will ensure that you are prepared and can meet the PMP exam and achieve optimal results.
By Cheetah Learning6 years ago in Education
5 More Reasons to Homeschool Your Special Needs Child
There are certain advantages to homeschooling any child, but homeschooling those with special needs is especially advantageous. The benefits of a home education largely outweigh those of public education. Here are five more good reasons to teach your children at home.
By Noah Hanson6 years ago in Education
How to Prepare to Go Back to College Post-Summer
So, summer is coming to an end. Depending on your university or college, or what degree you're doing, this could've been just about any length. I've been off for about three months now. And I've still got a month to go until classes actually start again. So, while I've still got a fair bit of time, you can never be too prepared. Here's how I'm going to be getting ready, and making sure I'm fully prepared for all the work to come, and just the general university lifestyle.
By Maddie Green6 years ago in Education
Twelve Tips for the College Freshman
I know there are hundreds of lists like this and they all offer different tips. The most important thing to remember though is everyone is going to have a different college experience and not all these tips apply to everyone, but they are the things the author has found helpful and would like to share. So I decided to share my tips with all y'all and I hope you enjoy.
By Raelynn Dusenbery6 years ago in Education
3 Degrees That Will Set You Apart in the Technology Industry
The tech industry has been rapidly growing, with many different startups opening up on a monthly basis on the chance that they might get big someday. While many of these startups will publish job openings for positions on their teams, they can be very competitive with more people than ever trying to get into the tech industry. Think about getting one of these degrees to help yourself stand out among other competitors.
By Damien Justus6 years ago in Education
