A lot of people talk about the flaws in science and math education in this country, but in my opinion there is too little attention given to the shortcomings of our English education. I’m talking specifically about essay writing. By the time students are asked to start writing stories in elementary school, they have been [...]
My daughter is going to be in eleventh grade in high school. She is planning on going to college when she graduates from high school, so she needs to take entrance tests to qualify. The entrance tests have become more important due to the number of students that are making application to universities across the [...]
College has almost become essential in today’s highly competitive world. While some folks despise the notion of heading back to school in order to acquire a decent degree, there’s really no escaping the need for a good education. Ponder all of the employers out there seeking new employees. They really do have a lot of [...]
Education online is quickly becoming a widespread and popular concept. What started as a sort of interesting experiment has blossomed into a whole new method of learning. As an internationally used and enormous medium for communication, it was really only a matter of time before the internet was tapped as a resource and tool for [...]
When I was visiting with my sister-in-law this weekend, I noticed that she had a lot of homework, but she had put it off to the last minute. That meant that she was stressed out about getting it done, as wasn’t sure that she would. There are many teens that choose to do their homework [...]
I was contacted the other day by two classmates from high school. They called to remind me that 25 years ago I had agreed to be involved with planning the 25th class reunion. It had seemed like a good idea at the time, but I had not stayed in touch with any of my former [...]
Sometimes, life deals us some situations which we are not equipped to deal with in an effective manner. You might be faced with a family issue, such as caring for an elderly family member, or are experiencing the ‘terrible twos’ for the first time. While there are plenty of professionals who can give you excellent [...]
Have you ever thought about why some people become obsessed with something? How some people it is collecting certain items such as stamps, coins, rocks or a certain kind of figurines. Other people may become obsessed with an activity or sport or professional sports teams. There are a great number of people that spend a [...]
An aptitude test by definition is an examination that attempts to determine and measure a person’s ability to acquire some specific set of skills through education and training. These tests can help you figure out what your natural preferences are when it comes to working, and help identify your strengths and how to apply them [...]
I have been on a number of diet and exercise programs over the years and I have achieved the most success through a common everyday activity. Walking and weight loss go hand-in-hand. It may seem too simple to be true, but I have more success losing weight and keeping weight off through a walking program [...]
Have you ever noticed how difficult it can be to meet others who share your interests? I have had trouble with this for years. Sure, I have a few close friends that I’ve known since grade school, but we no longer live next door. As an adult, you may typically only encounter and interact with [...]
The world is full of money making ideas. You can get a job right out of high school, or head to college in pursuit of the big bucks. No matter what your strategy is, your goal is the same. To make money. After all, money is what gets us many of the things we need [...]
We live in a dangerous time. Although we have come along way since the days of medieval weapons and torture, we now have to grapple with invisible death. Diseases of infinite titles have rocked our world, and it always seems to be getting worse. Scientists work relentlessly to discover new and improved treatments and cures [...]
Going to college can be a wonderful experience for anyone. This stepping-stone is especially exciting for those who’ve just graduated from high school. Although it may seem a bit tiresome to immediately go from one school to the next, I assure you it’s not. A University is an entirely different animal than a high school. [...]
College dorms and the apartments of recent college graduates are notorious for looking absolutely terrible. The residents of most dorms appear to have all of the interior decorating abilities of hand grenades, and their rooms and apartments usually appear to be decorated with this speedy but unaesthetic technique. So how do you make your first [...]
I remember the first time that I took a student aptitude test in high school. At first, I was tempted to turn it sideways and scribble on it like my friends were doing, but curiosity got the best of me. Was there anything to these aptitude tests, I wondered? I figured that there was really [...]
Have you ever given any thought to what it was like for those before you? They actually had to venture outside of their home to accomplish a number of tasks that can now be address in a much more convenient fashion. I am talking about the World-Wide-Web, if you haven’t already guessed. Now days things [...]
There may be many things in life that you want to save forever, and one of them might be your high school year book. This will depend on how much fun you had in school though, as there are many people who really don’t care to remember high school. I don’t have any of my [...]
Making money is that inevitable reality we all must face at some point in our lives. It seems that not that long ago many people went straight to work after high school. When I look at my parents, I am amazed that they never went to college. Apparently it wasn’t as necessary back in the [...]
When I was just out of high school, getting a nose piercing was something that many found shocking. Today, it is not that big of a deal for the most part, and more and more people are doing it. In fact, it may soon be just as common as having two or three earrings in [...]
I envy the people who can be happy wherever they are. My best friend is like this. We were born in a coal town in the middle of Pennsylvania – a place with nothing to do – but he made it work for him. He had a blast there until we graduated high school. Then [...]
When I was a child my grandmother bought me a real fur coat. I loved the feel of the soft pelt but I didn’t really understand what it was made of until my parents accidentally mentioned that it was rabbit fur. It was devastating to know that I was wearing little bunnies and I wouldn’t [...]
One of the most challenging tasks an adult has to face as a parent is calming a distraught baby. Some babies are more difficult to sooth than others but every baby challenges his parents with a good, long cry and it seems almost impossible to console the little one. Believe it or not, one of [...]
Education is imperative for our children to prepare for the real world. Even if they avoid college, a solid high school degree is crucial. These are the years where they develop their minds and learn how to solve problems, and think for themselves. These days, education has become more important than ever. We all need [...]
The college years can get a tad stressful at times. Making the switch from high school is often a shocker to say the least. While tons of teens think they have it rough in high school, they’re soon smacked with a reality check once they enter a four-year university. That wimpy amount of homework you [...]
There’s something about those high school years. That youthful portion of our lives when we spend so much time finding ourselves. We grapple with school, argue with our parents, and naturally make a few mistakes along the way. You could say that the high school years are ones you’ll never forget. Uh, no matter how [...]
The academic career you’ve grown to love so dearly throughout grade school, middle school and high school isn’t over just yet. No sir! More wonderful learning is yet to come. And I think you’re well aware of what I’m referring to. COLLEGE! Hey, slap on your biggest grin. This is a great thing. University life [...]
Do you dread heading off to college for 4 long years? Okay, first of all, you should know that it’s not that bad. College can be a great and wondrous new experience for anyone. Probably the most ideal time to go is immediately after high school. This way you have ample time to complete your [...]
Do you like an occasional beer, or maybe a sip of wine? It’s no big deal in moderation. We all love to kick back with a fine wine or frosty brew. However, too many individuals take this perk to a whole new level. How much alcohol is too much? Well, if you don’t know, then [...]
When I was in high school ten years ago, it was practically unheard of for anyone my age to be using drugs. Sure, we had parties and almost everyone was guilty of underage drinking, but drugs were way too controversial for us. My town was smaller, but right outside of Philadelphia, so drugs weren’t complete [...]
When I took my very first career placement test, I could not have found it duller. I think it was called a career interest inventory, and I was in my freshman year of high school at the time. Career placement tests were furthest from a mind at that point. All I really needed in a [...]
Just maybe you’re one of those individuals, who has no clue what to do with his/her life. Hey, join the club! There is no more common dilemma than this one. In fact, most of us go through a phase where we have no idea what to do career-wise. It doesn’t matter if we’re just finishing [...]
When you’re still in school and living with the folks, you naturally don’t think much about careers and the future. Okay, maybe you ponder the future, but probably without financial worries. Regardless of how you think and dream, nothing truly prepares you for what the world has in store. Once you enter college or the [...]
What do you do for a living? Do you love your current job and employer? Here’s the big question; are you earning the salary that you desire? Well, you know what I mean. Sure, we’d all love to be billionaires, but it simply doesn’t work out that way most of the time. Regardless of how [...]
Once I learned to type, I never thought very much about my typing skills. I had to pass a few typing speed tests in high school, and I managed to do this pretty well. Even so, I never completely learned to touch type. I had to look at the keyboard from time to time, and [...]
If there is something I would wish for everyone is that they get the chance to go to college. This isn’t just about getting an education for a career either. It’s also about life and the world. You learn much more in college than what is presented to you in your classes. Your college experience [...]
It’s odd what can bring back old memories, and you never know when you may come face to face with your past. This happened to me once over an air hockey table. I was just out of high school, and was hanging out with some friends before going off to college. A girl asked me [...]
One of my best friends practically swears by his radar detector. He has had it ever since high school. When he first bought it, it was a big deal. We were teenage boys, pretty driven by our testosterone. We liked to speed, but of course we didn’t like to get caught. In the community that [...]
Children learn so much more from us, than they do in a classroom. Have you ever thought about this? I have, and I totally believe it’s true. There’s no doubt that an array of academics are presented to our children as they progress through grade school, middle school and high school. However, imagine all the [...]
My mom, my dad, my aunt, my uncle, and a couple of my older cousins were all teachers. As such, it was hardly a surprise to anyone when I elected to become a teacher myself. They were a little startled, however, when I got into early childhood education as a focus. Despite the great strides [...]
Anytime someone turns 18 years old it’s a time for celebration. Our society tends to look at 17 as being a young adult and 18 as being an adult. So, an 18th birthday has to be accompanied by a celebration and / or some great gifts. Weren’t you excited to turn 18? Didn’t you want [...]
When we hear a name like Pembroke Pines, Florida, we might think most immediately of a sleepy, squeaky with crickets and frogs retirement community. Well, we’d be partially right. Pembroke Pines, Florida is highly accessible as a community for older citizens—with emphasis on activities, services, and events such as antiques and collectibles shows, university classes, [...]
Are you up on the latest trends? Wow, do these crazy fashion do’s and don’ts change on a dime, or what? It’s a challenge for me to keep up with the latest rages. If you have a teenager in your house, then you probably get a significant dose of the most contemporary teen fashion. Can [...]
My high school battle of the bands was one of the deciding moments of my life. Although I didn’t win it, it was the time I decided that I wanted to be a musician. Up until the battle of the bands, music was just something that I did for fun. It was a blast to [...]
When most people think about behavior modification,They immediately go back to high school psychology. They think about Skinner boxes, and pigeons being trained to peck at certain buttons. The reality is much different than this. Behavioral modification has gone through a lot of changes over the years, and has become a very sophisticated modern form [...]
I have been wearing vintage rock t shirts ever since high school at least. The first few I got were actually inherited from my father. If you knew him you would not suspect it, but he actually used to be quite a rock ‘n roller in his time. He had been to Rolling Stone concerts, [...]
I always loved chemistry class, though I can’t say I remember much of what I learned. The basic principles of chemistry stayed with me though, even if I can’t remember exactly what they are. It seems that the stuff I learned in my chemistry books were more abstract than I thought, and perhaps they apply [...]
It’s rather ideal to think everyone has a niche in life. One particular subject, talent or field that they naturally excel in. Many of us hear this from the time we’re small children. Our parents instill this idea into our minds from the very beginning. It’s sort of a way to build our confidence and [...]
Have you ever wondered what your buddy from high school is doing these days? Or maybe that cute girl or guy you liked your junior year? Well, now days there are simple ways to find out. Sure, back in the day you had to deal with that whole phonebook thing, and if they weren’t listed, [...]
Looking for math help can be embarrassing for some people. I had a lot of trouble finding a algebra tutor, but not because it was hard to find quality algebra help in my area. On the contrary, there are two very good colleges in the town I live in, and plenty of math tutors willing [...]
Adult relationships are never easy, but they do at times make more sense than the relationships we have when we are children. Though our relations with our parents are rocky at times, at least they make sense. When it comes to peers, however, things can often be askew. Children often overreact and do things that [...]
Are you about to graduate high school? I’ll bet you’re anxious to leave that academic prison in the dust. However, what will you do now? Although many teenagers decide to continue their academic career and head off to college, the four year University route is not for everyone. Fortunately there are other options at hand. [...]
If you are like me, you may wonder if you are doing enough for your kids before they enter school. Even after they start, you are aware that you have to be able to help them learn. Children are getting more and more homework than ever before, and that means parents have to know what [...]
Teaching is one of the most fascinating and rewarding career is out there. Nevertheless, the decision to become a teacher should not be taken lightly. Think back to high school for a moment. Of course there were those teachers who inspired you and really whetted your appetite for learning, but there were also those other [...]
Thirty years ago, when I was in elementary school, parents told their children to take care of any bullying problems themselves. The kids would have it out on the playground or parking lot and eventually, things would be resolved in a reasonable manner. Nowadays, parents can’t just let their children put up with bullying. Too [...]
It’s fairly easy to lose track of individuals from your past. Maybe you had some friends back in high school or even a couple college buddies that you lost touch with along the way. Back in the day this would have been a bad situation that’s tough to remedy. Fortunately now days you can simply [...]
WE just got it today! Our new basketball system. Before this very moment, we were playing on a ratty old hoop without even a net. It was angled downward, and the backboard was loose, so that you couldn’t even get a decent shot. To beat that, the hoop was too high. But this new one [...]
By the time most of us are through with high school, we’re so relieved to be on our own. Without that burden of academics, which restrict us by law from having any freedom. Okay, maybe it’s not that serious, but if you think back to the good old teen years, you may have thought so. [...]
I am not a math person, and I never was. I always scored perfect grades in English and spelling classes, though at times I wonder how I ever did that. Whatever the case, I was not good at math, and it often gave me a pounding headache. This was a huge problem when I was [...]