The atmosphere was filled with tension as a group of aspiring teachers gathered at Durfee High School for one of their final seminars in their intensive education crash course. Alison Thibodeau, a former substitute teacher with a graduate degree in …
Miller Brings Ambition To Helm Of Ed. Panel
During a recent news conference, when asked about his plans for early-childhood education, Rep. George Miller confidently replied, "Both." As a California Democrat, he expressed his ambition to expand Head Start and establish a universal preschool program with a smile …
30-Year-High SAT Math Scores Linked To Rigorous Coursetaking
Last week, College Board officials announced that the average SAT mathematics score this year reached its highest level in 30 years. They attributed this improvement to the increasing number of students enrolling in higher-level courses. While math scores increased by …
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How To Write A Code Of Ethics
A code of ethics is a document that outlines the principles and values that a company or organization believes in. It can be used to provide guidance to employees and to help decision-making. Codes of ethics are important because they …
First-term Problems: From Forgetting Names To Freshers’ Flu
After a week of indulging in parties, alcohol and reveling in newfound independence, the aftermath of freshers’ week can be overwhelming.
Suddenly, you are jolted back into the world of classes, routine and early mornings. It feels like being back …
Self Study
In the world of science, getting published and gaining attention can be an arduous task. However, Dr. Mohamed El Naschie has found a unique path to success. By establishing a relationship with the editor-in-chief of the journal Chaos, Solitons & …
Poor Mental Health Means Pupils Three Times More Likely Not To Pass Five GCSEs
A recent study published in the BMJ Open journal has found that children who experience poor mental health are more likely to struggle academically. The report shows that these children may be up to three times more likely to not …
Maths Grades Are Better
As experienced senior examiners of GCSE mathematics, we strongly rebut the argument presented by Jeffrey Robinson in his thesis claiming that pass marks have been manipulated over the years to artificially inflate exam grades at GCSE (Maths made easy, August …
Shakespeare Studies
In this era where computer games, Pop Idol, and Hollywood action movies dominate the entertainment scene, one might think that the works of William Shakespeare are losing their popularity. However, this assumption is completely wrong, as evidenced by the increasing …