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Cursive. Top Story - May 2026.
What is Cursive Cursive is a style of handwriting, where the letters in a word are connected, creating a flowing, continuous line. It is also known as Script. or Longhand, and is generally faster and more efficient than printing.
By Gregory Payton4 months ago in Education
I Live By the Bottle. Top Story - April 2026.
For about a week I had the Norovirus. The Norovirus is a gastrointestinal virus that causes vomiting and diarrhea. Most people get over it within three days. It is troublesome for the elderly and young children, as well as people with medical conditions. I, myself, have a rare medical condition called Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus.
By Sid Aaron Hirji5 months ago in Education
Ten Ways I Failed As A Canadian. Top Story - August 2025.
As a Canadian living and teaching abroad, I’ve always prided myself on being able to talk about just about anything. Whether it’s politics, pop culture, or the weather, I can usually fill ten or fifteen minutes of conversation without even trying. But the past few months in my adult English classes have humbled me.
By Heetaabout a year ago in Education
Debts you can’t pay. Top Story - September 2024.
I’ve had a huge revelation today and it was truly accidental. I was driving to my favorite berry farm, listening to a radio program about a summer camp run for 10-12 year-old children to learn the basics of economics. The camp was called “BizTown” and the kids first were supposed to apply for a particular job in town, go through a job interview, and then get hired into a job. Not all kids got the job they wanted but most did. And then they were supposed to start a business from scratch. Of course only after they completed some training in debit and credit and foundations of running a small business.
By Lana V Lynx2 years ago in Education
How to Use the X-Bar Theory to Make Learning Grammar a Piece of Cake. Top Story - July 2024.
In a very important aspect, traditional grammar textbooks often fail you. You open that book (or click on that article) that is supposed to teach you the grammar of your target language... and you're confronted with a mumbo-jumbo of bizarre rules, each with a dozen nuances you need to take into account, as well as a whole list of exceptions that, you are told, cannot be understood, only memorized.
By Jūlija B.2 years ago in Education
Positives of Epilepsy. Top Story - January 2024.
I know I have written many pieces about how awful epilepsy, seizures, and medications are. This piece, as the name states, is slightly different. I was thinking about it and realized there are a few good things that have come out of this awful diagnosis.
By Rene Peters3 years ago in Education
Words Do Hurt. Top Story - November 2023.
Today is anti-bullying week. 20% of students will be bullied by the time they turn eighteen. Bullying is defined as any unwanted behavior by another person or group that creates a power imbalance and is repeated multiple times. It is seen as youth violence and is an adverse childhood experience. Bullying comes in many forms; there is physical bullying that involves tripping or kicking. Verbal bullying involves name-calling. Spreading rumors is considered relational/social bullying. Cyberbullying is harassing someone over technology and lastly damaging someone else’s property. Here are some ways to survive a bully if you end up having one.
By M.L. Lewis3 years ago in Education
What I Learned From a Self-Love Course on Udemy. Top Story - November 2023.
I purchased this course a while back and completed it today! I actually am quite proud of myself for studying something that called to my soul. ⋆｡°✩
By Chloe Unfiltered3 years ago in Education
Will You Be My Guinea Pig?. Top Story - September 2023.
Now it's time to talk about guinea-pigs, because why not? Who among you would be foolhardy enough to claim guinea pigs an unworthy subject for literature? There's more to all this than meets the eye, so get ready for a tale of worlds colliding, oceans crossed by these fuzzy squeakers, which are according to some, always a satisfaction for the stomach. Prepare yourselves to hear marvels!
By Rob Angeli3 years ago in Education
Flying With Flight Anxiety. Top Story - September 2023.
Did you know there are over 100,000 flights per day? With that impressive number of planes in the sky, it's reasonable to conclude that some 6 million passengers take to the skies every day.
By Emily Marie Concannon3 years ago in Education
3 Tips To Be A Successful Online Learner. Top Story - June 2023.
While distance learning is not new, the number of students turning to online education is. And it is not limited to students. Many employers force their employees to take some form of online learning in order to keep their job. And, yes, I mean “force.”
By Stephanie J. Bradberry3 years ago in Education
How To Write An Essay About A Haiku. Top Story - April 2023.
It’s poetry month. So now is just as good a time as any to continue the Introduction to Poetry series. And I’m finally delivering on my promise to show you how to find enough analysis in a haiku to write an essay. Yippee!
By Stephanie J. Bradberry3 years ago in Education