Kids are dropping out of the American public school system at alarming rates, and this not only makes our education system look even worse than it has for a long time now, but also equates to a great cost in terms of both money spent per capita on students, and even the jobs market. Following the acceptance of federal...
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For many, student educational loans are the only way they can afford a higher education. No matter how hard you study in high school, how well you score on the SAT or other college entrance exams, or where you graduate in your class — by the time you get ready to apply for college, chances are you will not have enough money...
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According to a poll conducted by Common Sense Media beginning in August 2009, some 22 percent of teenagers check in at their favorite social media site in excess of 10 times each day. In addition, and more than half of all adolescents use a social media site more than once daily. 25 percent of teens who own cell phones use...
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Lost in an Incense Fog It’s already July, and for many school students across the country, summer has been well under way since the second week of June. With nearly a month out of school, one thing on every teacher’s mind and, hopefully, the minds of some concerned parents as well, is the question: are the children...
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Technology has given us so many phenomenal things. People are now able to work from home and can spend more time with their loved ones. We can control all aspects of our daily lives simply and effectively in a small handheld device thanks to great technological advances. Even children are getting on board, receiving their public...
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Why do teachers take your favorite toys, music, phones, etc…away when you put it away the moment it gets you in trouble? Honestly I’ve always wondered the same thing. I know that I don’t care if the students have their phones or mp3 players as long as they are on silent and the mp3s are only used during long tests...
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