Educ-Envir
5 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Went to College
Going to college was a big deal in my household. I mean, no one else in my family had graduated from college with a degree, and I was going to be the first person...
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Schools Ditch Federal Program NCLB
I recently watched a news report on dish network Washington about No Child Left Behind. No Child Left Behind, the controversial program established during the Bush administration, is finally being left behind as schools...
History of US Higher Education
Higher education in the United States began during colonial times and has changed in many significant ways since its beginnings. Formerly available only to the elite, and primarily concerned with preparing young men to...
How Teachers Measure Growth
Increasingly, our public schools are more plagued with issues involving teacher quality, accountability, and student performance. But what metrics are currently being used to evaluate student performance — and, should student performance on the...
What is an Honorary Degree?
A honorary college degree is a one that is conferred upon someone who has not fulfilled the traditional requirements for graduation. Honorary degrees are primarily used to recognize a person’s extraordinary contributions to the...
Do Prisoners Eat Better than Public School Students?
Jamie Oliver is one celebrity chef on a mission. His most recent network show features Oliver taking a stand against processed foods, fast food, and general bad eating habits but citizens of the world....
How To Use iTunes U
iTunes U brings education to the masses, literally, through Apple’s online iTunes store. This makes it possible for all kinds of people from all around the world to take part in actual lectures given...
Education Needs An Educator
Now I’m not normally one to complain about teachers and poor performance since, as a high school U.S. History teacher myself, I am aware of the challenges that are faced and the biases that...
