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3 Things to Consider when Back-to-School Shopping
Most parents approach back to school with a mixture of relief and dread. On one hand, you're excited and relieved that the summer has finally come to an end. On the other hand, you now have to deal with long lists of supplies, getting back into a routine, and appeasing your children's needs to fit in at school.
By Samantha Reid6 years ago in Education
How to Become a Homeschool Parent
In the fall of 1998, I became a homeschool mom in Southern Indiana. My oldest son was five years old at the time and wasn't doing well in kindergarten. So, instead of repeating him again in the same grade, I took it on myself to teach him from home along with my two younger sons that attended preschool the very next year. In this article, I am going to give you some instructions on how to become a homeschool parent, but keep in mind that this how-to goes along with the rules of the state of Indiana. All states have a different view on how things should be done.
By Kathy Lester6 years ago in Education
College Life 101 – How to Save Money on Textbooks!
Hey everyone! My name is Briney Arulnesan, but you can refer to me as Bry. I am a 23- year-old student currently attending Seneca College for Medical Administration. I wanted to start giving students some helpful advice because starting a new semester in college can be rough! From the major costs to the stress of finals and dealing with work, school, and a social life, it can be a bit of a roller coaster ride! Being in college for a while now I found some tips and tricks that have saved me a ton of money on textbooks.
By Briney Arulnesan6 years ago in Education
A Teacher's Helping Hand
I totally decided to be a teacher for the money... said no teacher ever! During my years at Campbell University my passion to teach became an addiction. Being a teacher or working in the school system in general was something I just had to do but I was, and still am, a horrible test taker. The rule on license passing for North Carolina changed during my senior year and while I thought that because I passed the Praxis that I could still proceed to be licensed, I was still expected to pass the brand new Massachusetts adopted Pearson license exam. Due to my awful test taking anxiety I was unable to pass two of the three exams no matter how long I studied, no matter how many days I studied for, or how many times I took it in the two years (the last year of being a college student and my first year teaching—five times, five fails). I received a fifth grade teaching position by the grace of God because someone saw my potential and my passion, but I had to accept substitute pay until I passed my exams.
By The Grammar Police6 years ago in Education
The World Is Filled With Filler
I know this is a bit of a humorous subject, but I see filler everywhere. I see it on YouTube videos, news articles, TV shows, and movies. We even have a 600 word minimum for these articles. It got me to wonder why do we have so much filler, especially when times are moving much faster. Don't we want to get to the point a lot faster? My thoughts about this always come back to school. There's a few points that I want to get to, but how did I get to this subject?
By Brian Anonymous6 years ago in Education
Staying Organized in School
Starting school means many things: waking up early again, hoping to get that Pre-Calc teacher everyone wants and organizing your materials for the upcoming year. Going into Freshman year, I thought I could figure things out as I went, not having a planner or any sort of organization system. But of course, I was completely wrong. However, I have learned from my mistakes and made a list of ways to stay organized in school.
By Allison Robbert6 years ago in Education
College 101
College is a time that can be very exciting yet scary if you are not prepared for what's ahead! We see so much on movies and social media about how college is portrayed to be, but tend to skip over the essential skills and knowledge needed to survive college. Now whether you are at a two-year college or four-year college, these basic tips that I have learned and experienced will help prepare you to face that next level.
By Vee Harris6 years ago in Education
Freedom at Least
So you’re moving away for school. You’re anxious, to say the least. But you’ve been thinking about your own apartment (well… dorm) since you applied way back in November but it was always just a fun thought; something you entertained while still having some doubts about whether you’d even be accepted into the far-away-college. Now, however, you know exactly what’s happening, sort of. You know what to expect, kind of.
By Olivia McLachlan6 years ago in Education