by Sarah Green | Oct 30, 2013 | News, Teacher Issues
Stereotypes. What do you think of when you hear that word? I think of preconceptions of individuals based on a perceived group truth. I think of unfairly judging someone because you think some quality they possess automatically defines them as a person. I think, with...
by Sarah Green | Oct 25, 2013 | News, Parent Issues, Student Issues, Teacher Issues
It used to be that college was reserved for those who were truly interested in academics and pursuing higher education. Some careers required it, but more often than not, young people inherited trades and careers from family members or took on apprenticeships to learn...
by Sarah Green | Oct 25, 2013 | News, Parent Issues, Teacher Issues
Here we are, coming up on Halloween once more. Though the youngest kids might think Halloween is simply a day where candy seems to materialize all around them, there’s a lot more to this spooky holiday! Consider reading these 5 Halloween books for kids this year: How...
by Sarah Green | Oct 23, 2013 | News, Parent Issues, Student Issues
Literacy is one of the things children most need to learn to be successful in today’s world. A child who doesn’t learn to read properly can fall behind quickly in school, miss out on opportunities, struggle even throughout adulthood. But literacy isn’t just something...
by Sarah Green | Oct 21, 2013 | News, Student Issues
For recent high school grads, undergraduate, and graduate students alike, choosing a career path and major are difficult decisions to make. Most of us want to have a career that will be enjoyable and satisfying to the mind and soul; most of us also want to have a job,...
by Sarah Green | Oct 18, 2013 | News, Parent Issues, Teacher Issues
We’re coming up on Halloween, and while kids may be excited about the veritable mountains of candy, adults are likely trying to find ways to satiate the sweet tooth without overdoing things. This holiday in particular tends to revolve around sweet treats that don’t...
by Sarah Green | Oct 17, 2013 | News
Earlier this month, Moody’s Investors Service issued a report that warned universities of the potential negative impact of collegiate sports programs. While many students rely on sports as a means to pursue higher education, from a financial standpoint, college-level...
by Sarah Green | Oct 16, 2013 | News, Parent Issues, Student Issues, Teacher Issues
Standardized tests have been a huge source of controversy in the education world for some time. Everyone wants to find a way to ensure that all our kids are learning and that every child has equal opportunity to succeed. Unfortunately, we all seem to have different...
by Sarah Green | Oct 14, 2013 | News, Parent Issues, Student Issues, Teacher Issues
Teach for America corps is a great addition to any young person’s resume, and it’s an honorable program to join just after college. It’s a path that appeals to the heartstrings of young college graduates, too, as they believe they are helping to close the...
by Sarah Green | Oct 11, 2013 | News, Parent Issues, Student Issues, Teacher Issues
Jon Stewart is a professional personality. He’s met and spoken with more celebrities than most, conducting interviews nightly on his Daily Show. He’s usually prepared for any answer he might get, even if they do surprise him a little bit. But 16-year-old Malala...
