by Supporting Education | Feb 5, 2013 | News
Stacey Campfield may be best known for authoring the infamous “Don’t Say Gay” bill in Tennessee. Now he’s making headlines again, but this time instead of attacking LGBT people, he’s going for the poverty stricken. His latest bill push is to have welfare benefits...
by Supporting Education | Jan 31, 2013 | News
Wanting to take valentines day in the classroom beyond valentines box decorating? There are many educational valentines day ideas for kids; typical valentines day items that can be used in the classroom include candy conversation hearts, red, pink, and white...
by Supporting Education | Jan 28, 2013 | News
Many people believe finishing college represents the end of academic life—and for some people it might be. But for those professionals looking to continue advancing in their careers, education doesn’t stop there. It continues, whether through individual learning,...
by Supporting Education | Jan 25, 2013 | News
Everyone knows the usual majors: Business, Education, Law, English, Engineering, and many, many more. But did you know there is a degree for Real Estate? Just ask Emily Youssouf of NYU and NYCHA—she teaches it. How about Puppetry Arts? Or miming? Here are 15 crazy...
by Supporting Education | Jan 24, 2013 | News
In current efforts to promote and launch STEM education programs in schools, many educators and institutions sponsoring STEM education are taking a new approach in getting children access to this type of learning. Although it is an age-old approach, one which you...
by Supporting Education | Jan 21, 2013 | News
“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: What are you doing for others?” – Martin Luther King, Jr. It is great to see that MLK day is turning into a weekend of celebration, events and volunteering all across the county, tying nicely with...
by Supporting Education | Jan 17, 2013 | News
As I am about to graduate from a four-year university with a bachelor’s degree, the question that has been running through my mind is, should I go to grad school? When it comes to my interests an education, if there is one thing that I’ve learned it’s that not...
by Supporting Education | Jan 14, 2013 | News
According to a recent survey of educators, since 2009, teachers’ membership to social networks has increased by 22%. Facebook, Linkedin, and Twitter ranked the top three social networks used my educators. Teachers are taking their professional development into their...
by Supporting Education | Jan 10, 2013 | News
Students, past and present, are what any university should be all about. Faculty and staff are vital as well, but students are unique in that they will forever fill a role—whether they are current students or long graduated. It would be easy to lose track of most...
by Supporting Education | Jan 7, 2013 | News, Parent Issues, Student Issues, Teacher Issues
Imagine earning your education in a box. I’m talking four walls, maybe one window, a door, and a white board. Doesn’t it sound drudging? In a place so mundane, and simple, how can students be inspired or stimulated to think creatively? Though much of education...
