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Zero Tolerance in Schools
There have been several reports this week of a speech given at the National Union of Teachers (N.U.T.) conference on the subject of Zero Tolerance Policies in schools; the subject was also debated on a episode of Channel Five's The Wright Stuff; this topic is of particular interest to me as I have recently changed my career and have been working in Pupil Referral Units (for anyone that isn't familiar with these, a Pupil Referral Unit is a specialist school for pupils that have been expelled from mainstream schools).
By Aaron Jones8 years ago in Education
Freshmen Expectations: 3 Recommendations for Upcoming Freshmen
A little past a year ago I was a soon-to-be high school graduate from Ecuador who dreamed of studying abroad, as I write this post today the last day of classes from my freshman year is about to come to an end. I lived in Washington, DC for a few years when I was a little girl and I knew from that moment that I wanted to experience things that my country and the society I grew up in would not be able to offer.
By Maria Paula Serrano8 years ago in Education
What Is Life Really Like After High School?
High school is and was the most social part of my life. In high school, you were able to make friends in the matter of a couple seconds of entering a class. Some friends you make freshman year stick with you until senior year. But others move on to better or worse things. You think that life is difficult now, just wait. I know the last year of high school is stressful; having to apply for colleges, and the waiting for the acceptance, and working to pay your bills but it all works out eventually. That moment you walk across the stage at the end of senior year on graduation night, your entire life changes.
By Angel Allsop8 years ago in Education
More Than Just a Teacher
You're so lucky!" "Do you even work?" These are just a few of the questions teachers are faced with when they have school vacations. Yes, teachers do not work every day of the year. Yes, we do get the school vacations. Is it fair? Do teachers even work that hard that they need that much holiday? These are just some of the questions teachers get.
By Mel Dobson8 years ago in Education
The Freshman Rut Is Good for You
Upon finishing my first year of college, I’ve come to one conclusion: I am not who I was at the beginning of this year. I’ve spent this whole year thinking about how I could be more like the “old me.” She was pretty, smart, incredibly involved, and had enough confidence to last seemingly forever. She had the best high school experience she could ask for, and the best friends anyone could want. Who wouldn’t want that back? However, as this year began to conclude, it hit me.
By Grace Torie8 years ago in Education
Reach for the Sky!!!!
Well, another school year for you has come to a close. You’re probably sitting here and wondering what tomorrow is going to bring you. A while ago, a very wise gentleman brought up the name Satchel Paige. Paige was probably the greatest pitcher in all of baseball, but he was never really given a chance to play in the Major Leagues. He was one of the biggest stars in the Negro League. Had he played in the Major Leagues, he might have set records that would never have been broken again. As a batter, he probably would have hit twice the number of home runs than Barry Bonds could have done. And even though he never did get that chance to show his skills in the Majors, he is still acknowledged as the greatest of all time. His experiences caused him to take a philosophical look at his life. He was once asked why he did not look back at his accomplishments. He said that the moment you stop to look back is when you will discover that someone is gaining on you. How true. How many times have you been in a race, looked back and found yourself losing that race due to the fact that your opponent passed you?
By Maurice Bernier8 years ago in Education
Top 10 Universities for Master's in Business Analytics Degrees
When we want to achieve a college degree in a certain field, it's important to see which colleges and universities possess the best programs for that degree. We don't want to enroll in a school where it won't benefit our degree at all. Not only are we wasting time and money, but this won't help us out in the future. We want to enroll in a university that has the best program for our degree in choice. Whether you're aiming for a nursing degree, education degree, or even a business degree, every university offers the best programs for specific degrees.
By Glenn Bushinski8 years ago in Education
Best Jobs You Can Get with an Associate's Degree
Many people believe that just getting your associate's degree can't get you any job at all. That you'll be working behind a McDonald's counter for the rest of your life and regret not shooting further in your education. In fact, getting your associate's degree is way better than not getting a degree at all. But there are jobs that don't require a degree. And in actuality, you can achieve more than you've expected with just an associate's degree!
By Jennifer Violet8 years ago in Education
Confessions of a Former Music Major
I played flute from sixth grade to my senior year and I loved it. I performed in a highly recognized band in my area. I have five All Regions under my belt and even got promoted to playing piccolo my junior year and flute section leader my senior year. I really thought being a musician was made for me and committed to studying instrumental education in college. That's where I made my first mistake.
By Katelynn Marie 8 years ago in Education
Mindfulness in Education
As schools increasingly emphasise cognitive intelligence, placing greater workloads, higher study expectations, and less free time on students shoulders, they should also take on the onus of mitigating any negative bearing these expectancies have on student welfare and non-cognitive intelligence.
By Steven Wallace8 years ago in Education
How To Get Your Master's Degree While Working Full-Time
Balancing out a full-time job and college studies is no easy task. Between working 40 hours a week and studying in your free time, there's no time left to actually enjoy anything or have a social life. While the rewards of earning a master's degree are definitely beneficial, the entire process can be grueling. But that's OK. There are plenty of different methods you can try to make it easier to get through and there's people willing to help you get your master's degree while working full-time.
By Madeline Zenk8 years ago in Education
