Writing a new and innovative teacher lesson plan for every class can be tiring, and many teachers report that this is their least favorite part of their jobs. Unfortunately, most public schools require that teachers work from plans instead of just from the top of their head. The reason for this...

Even the best teachers often struggle with writing a high quality lesson plan that will allow them to teach to the best of their ability. Plans that are not well organized or clear in their direction can be hard to follow and the educational experience of the students suffers as a result. Many...

A diploma is a piece of paper which shows proof or certification that a person has finished or graduated from a degree offered by a government recognized educational institution. The details found in a diploma are printed on a letter size parchment paper, a translucent-type of paper usually...

I marveled at the size of Trenton Central High School when I toured the facility on a public tour.

It is 380,000 square feet; to put that in perspective, imagine three anchor stores in a suburban shopping center stacked one atop the other. Trenton Central High is the seventh most populous...

What Future Undergrads Ought To Know About Student Loans And Online Resources

Navigating the student loan process can be a challenge, starting from ground zero. Since the federal government got in the student loan business in 1965, something like 65 million Americans have taken advantage...

Homeschooling is really quite simple. Its a process where parents have accepted the responsibility of educating their children as opposed to having them go through a public or private school system.

Parents who are considering or have made the decision to homeschool have taken a deep...

As parents and educators, it can be a challenge to find educational toys kids enjoy playing with. A great educational toy needs to achieve that perfect balance between being fun to play with and educational at the same time. Toy manufacturers try to come up with enjoyable and educational...

The saying Youve come a long way, baby could not be more true than in the world of distance learning. From the early days of correspondence courses and mail-order degrees to the explosive growth of classes offered by traditional academic institutions via the Internet, the face of education has...

What does homeschooling mean to me? It has become such an integral part of who we are as a family, that it would be difficult to analyze it separately. It truly has become our way of life.

Homeschooling means I spend more time with my children – all of them, not just the little...

A mix of political power and extreme poverty, the Washington DC Public Schools face a struggle that epitomizes the state of education in this country. While the elite and affluent live in the best districts, or send their children to private schools, many students in the Washington, DC Schools...

What Can Carl Jung, Eastern Philosophy And Photography Teach Us About Creativity?

Do you think that creative writing can be taught?

First, let me say that I have taken only one creative writing course in my life. And so, my experience is not extensive. But, having written for many...

What Are The Educational Benefits Of A Distance Learning College?

Be honest. How many times have you said something like, “I don’t have the time to go to school”? If you’re like most working adults, or those with family responsibilities, that comment is awfully...