by Sarah Green | Nov 15, 2014 | News, Parent Issues, Student Issues, Teacher Issues
Typefaces and fonts might seem like something that only graphic designers and typographers might care about. However, readable typefaces are incredibly important to many people that have learning disabilities. People with dyslexia are one of these groups. According to...
by Sarah Green | Nov 1, 2014 | Student Issues
In America, it is no secret that tuition costs are crazy high. In fact, tuition costs in America have risen 500% since 1985 and are still on the rise. Many students leave college with tens of thousands of dollars in debt—much more if they decide to attend graduate...
by Sarah Green | Oct 28, 2014 | Student Issues
With the rising cost of student loans, many are looking for an alternative route to success that doesn’t require a college degree. Some have even decided to forego the higher education process and design their own education. Proponents of designing your own education...
by Sarah Green | Oct 23, 2014 | News, Student Issues, Teacher Issues
As student loans continue to grow and grow among college graduates, many are looking for any way to lower the cost of higher education. The concept of competency-based education has arisen as a potential solution to this problem. Competency-based education is based on...
by Sarah Green | Oct 21, 2014 | Student Issues, Teacher Issues
One critique of the standard model of secondary education is the inflexibility of lesson plans and course requirements for students. The moniker “factory education” is telling about the common perception of the pedagogical model. However, some are trying to change...