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Whether you’re writing a high school thesis or a college dissertation, writing an essay can be a stressful time. It needn’t be. These simple tips will both make your life easier and help you write a better, more detailed essay. … Continue reading
Hey everyone! Oh Halloween is just around the corner and you don’t need doctors to tell you that all candies, chocolates and other high-calorie goodies kids collect during Halloween aren’t healthy–given that obesity and hyperactivity among children are getting higher than ever … Continue reading
Slaying the Procrastination Dragon Procrastination is a severe problem for many college students, from freshmen to advanced graduate students. Left unaddressed it can easily result in sub par grades and the possibility of outright academic failure. Fortunately, there are a … Continue reading
Facebook has been causing trouble for teachers for a long time. Ashley Payne is a teacher who was fired after Facebook photos showed her drinking alcohol. And there are others who have lost their jobs due to Facebook comments or … Continue reading
The performing arts have changed a lot over time. Gone are the days when simply talent was good enough to break into and make a mark in any of them. Making a career in the performing arts now requires formal … Continue reading
As a teacher, you know that kids need structure. They need things a certain way if they are going to learn. Well, it all starts right in your very own classroom. You need to be sure that your classroom is … Continue reading
Junk food is ridiculously easy to get a hold of. It is usually the cheapest food available; you can find it at every convenience store, gas station, and grocery store; and it takes very little time to prepare. The Problem … Continue reading
Parents are often appalled at the reports from their children’s teachers about their children’s behavior in class. What is it that makes our children turn into different people once they’re away from home? Is it the pressure to perform in … Continue reading
Of the seven different kinds of intelligences detailed in Howard Gardner’s Frames of Mind, most traditional Western schools are really only designed to encourage and develop two of them. How terrifying is that? Even if you don’t possess a lot … Continue reading
Learning a new language can be a challenging experience. You need to invest a great deal of time and have plenty of resources available to help you. You have the option of taking classes, using apps for smartphones and tablets, … Continue reading