Technology in the Classroom, Help or Hindrance

Technology in the Classroom, Help or Hindrance

Once upon a time, technology in the classroom meant that the teacher had a mini-fridge plugged into a wall socket.  That is no longer the case.  These days we are inundated by a plethora of social media, computers, smart boards, I-pods, I-pads and other I-technology. ...
CUNY and NYCHA Offer Resident Scholarships

CUNY and NYCHA Offer Resident Scholarships

New Yorkers who are also residents of NYCHA should consider furthering their education at the City University of New York (CUNY). The two have teamed up to offer about ten exclusive $1,000 scholarships to NYCHA residents. With these scholarships, NYCHA hopes to...
Bullying in Schools: Worse With Technology

Bullying in Schools: Worse With Technology

School is challenging enough with all the essays to write and math to absorb.  It can become a thousand more times frightening when confronted by a bully every day. But what is bullying, and how and when does it occur? Bullying can be physical, verbal or emotional....