Revamping School Mornings: A Practical Approach to Boost Student Engagement In observing the routine of hardworking professionals, I’ve noticed a common theme: high energy levels follow a substantial, satisfying breakfast combined with a bit of caffeine. Interestingly, many construction workers and laborers begin their day exhausted, but after a quick […]
Read MoreI feel like due to my college experience, if I don’t have a job in my field, I don’t have anything to show for the debt I have
Overcoming Debt and Disappointment: Reflecting on My College Journey and Career Challenges Embarking on a college education often comes with high hopes and aspirations for a brighter future. However, for many, including myself, the journey can also be filled with obstacles, doubts, and unmet expectations. I want to share my […]
Read More[anyone] Survey Major Work S+C – single gender spaces and effects on gender diverse inclusion AND ask for info on similar subjects!!
Understanding the Impact of Single-Gender Spaces on Gender Diversity Inclusion As part of my Year 12 Society and Culture coursework, I am exploring a compelling sociological topic: the increasing polarization of homosocial environments and their influence on the inclusion of gender-diverse individuals. This research aims to shed light on how […]
Read MoreWhere do you find scholarships if you’re a non traditional college student?
Discovering Scholarship Opportunities for Non-Traditional College Students Navigating the path to higher education as a non-traditional student can be challenging, especially when it comes to funding your degree. If you’re over 25, have recently completed an associate’s degree, and are considering pursuing your bachelor’s, you may be facing concerns about […]
Read MoreI just graduated from middle school and I feel like graduation didn’t give me enough closure.
Finding Closure After Graduation: Navigating Emotions and Moving Forward Graduating from middle school is a significant milestone, yet for many students, it can also bring feelings of uncertainty and incomplete closure. If you’ve recently celebrated this achievement but find yourself struggling to process the transition, you’re not alone. Many young […]
Read MoreMy mom wants me to go to college for something I don’t want to be.
Navigating Family Expectations and Pursuing Your True Passion: A College Dilemma Embarking on the journey to higher education can be exciting, but it’s not uncommon to face conflicting expectations from loved ones. Here’s a relatable scenario many students find themselves in: the pressure to choose a career path that aligns […]
Read MoreI’m going to high school this year, which classes should I take?
Choosing Your High School Activities: Balancing Passion and Academics Starting high school is an exciting milestone, and selecting extracurricular activities can greatly enrich your experience. If you’re contemplating between joining tennis, band, or perhaps both, you’re not alone in weighing the options. Consider this: you’ve already earned a spot on […]
Read MoreEVERY teacher, administrator and parent reads this article. For 30 years educators taught kids how to read using “whole language” instead of phonics. Lucy Calkins and friends made over $2 billion dollars selling this garbage to educators. Now 60% of students are functionally illiterate.
The Critical Shift in Reading Education: What Parents and Educators Need to Know For over three decades, the American education system primarily relied on a whole language approach to teach children how to read. This method, popularized and aggressively promoted by influential figures like Lucy Calkins and her colleagues, was […]
Read MoreWhat does it mean when people say they don’t have recess?
Understanding the Absence of Recess in High School: What It Really Means In recent conversations, I’ve come across many students mentioning that their high schools do not include a traditional recess period. This raises an important question: what does it signify when students say they don’t have recess? Typically, recess […]
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