Gail Ring

Joined November 2022

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I'm of German/Irish descent and very interested in how these nations have influenced life and the people in the U.S. I'm a GED graduate writing also about education and its challenges.

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Super Teachers - The Parents
Parents are enjoying a revival of respect from authorities as significant contributors to their children’s learning. For many years, several parents suffered from low self-esteem and a lack of confidence in their ability to teach their children. But the fact of the matter is that when we talk about Super Teachers - the parents often come first!
By Gail Ring8 months ago in Education
If You Think Education is Expensive - Try Ignorance
‘If you think education is expensive - try ignorance’ ~ Derek Bok It’s not just enough to go to school anymore. You have to go to school and do well. We must change the way we educate our children. If study habits after school aren’t taught at an early age, they will not simply ‘materialize’ once your child gets older. They might actually get worse.
By Gail Ring10 months ago in Education
The First Germans Arriving In America
As you know, I'm half Irish, half German. I love writing posts about how these countries influenced America and the way we live here. Today, let's take a closer look at the first Germans that came to America.
By Gail Ring10 months ago in Education
Things To Avoid When Writing
I came across another (as usual) great post from a copy blogger about headline writing. I have to say this is an area where I have problems starting in both my posts and my articles. Mine always seem boring. A piece of advice I got recently was to write your headlines like a ‘thriller writer’.
By Gail Ring11 months ago in Education
German Food in America
American food is heavily influenced by the Germans, though this influence is largely hidden because it has been around for such a long time. The most reliable accounts state that around 25 percent of the American population is in some way of German descent.
By Gail Ring11 months ago in Education
Irish Culture Quiz
Irish Culture Quiz Are you seeing Irish folks over this summer? Are they bragging about their Irish Blood, their heritage? Here's a chance to put their knowledge to the test. In the second part, you'll find all the answers. Happy Holidays!
By Gail Ring11 months ago in Education
Onsego helps people get ahead in life
Some people get their GED and continue to have brilliant careers, such as Professor Carol Swain (Vanderbilt University). In the video, she talks about the remarkable journey that took her from a teenage mother and high school dropout to a university professor.
By Gail Ring11 months ago in Education
German Influence and American Culture
By the mid-18th century, quite a few German immigrants were occupying central places and positions in American life and society. In those days, German immigrants were accounting for around 35 percent of the entire population of the colonies in the New World.
By Gail Ring11 months ago in Education
How to Teach Children
A lot of parents want to know how to teach their children. Most of us go our own ways about it. I mean, how hard can it really be to teach a child? After all, we have also been a child at some point in our lives, haven’t we? So let's see how to teach children. Here are some tips.
By Gail Ring12 months ago in Education
PBS - The Irish in America
The PBS documentary 'The Irish in America: Long Journey Home' is a lively, great, and historically important document that comes with so many characters and top images that it's not possible to describe or pick out one favorite.
By Gail Ring12 months ago in Education
This Is How You Speak Irish
Learning a great Irish accent can be useful on many occasions. Master a good Irish accent, or impress your friends or coworkers with your great Irish-spoken flair.
By Gail Ring12 months ago in Education
So Many Germans in America…
Every year, on October 6, the United States is celebrating German-American Day to commemorate the establishment of Germantown, Pennsylvania in 1683. The day is mostly celebrated by the largest ancestry group in America, with almost 50 million US citizens claiming full or part German heritage.
By Gail Ring12 months ago in Education

Gail Ring

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Super Teachers - The Parents

If You Think Education is Expensive - Try Ignorance

The First Germans Arriving In America

Things To Avoid When Writing

German Food in America

Irish Culture Quiz

Onsego helps people get ahead in life

German Influence and American Culture

How to Teach Children

PBS - The Irish in America

This Is How You Speak Irish

So Many Germans in America…

Stories (22/0)