So I have been in school for many years and as long as I can remember, I have always put in an art class some how. Now of course, when you think of art, you think of creative freedom or the ability to express yourself, so on and so forth. But then you look at […]
The idea of recent high school graduates putting off college for a year may seem ludicrous and impulsive, but this European tradition is finally catching on in America. Seniors may find it daunting to continue on with their educational plans after recently finishing thirteen years of hard work, with usually another two to eight on […]
Students should be free to type their notes rather than being forced to handwrite them. In the classroom, teachers only have so much time to relay information to their students before the bell rings. This often requires teachers to be quick with their lessons in order to get information through to their students. Students are […]
There is no such thing as a pure desire – a desire free from all faults and flaws and ulterior motives. We are all driven to our breaking points by greed and selfish nature. No one really knows what it means to “make a difference”, or how to “make the world a better place”. No […]
After hours and hours and hours of doing homework a student starts crying. He hits his head on the wall, knowing that he won’t solve the math problem, knowing that he won’t be able to finish his homework for his other classes the next day. So many students suffer every day from doing homework. Should […]
Hell is normally perceived as a fiery place ran by a little red man with horns. I however, have no need to presume what hell is, I have already lived it. Four years of it to be precise! In summary; awkward creatures roam about like vultures looking for prey to pick at, to fit in. […]
Picture this… You are smack in the middle of quartleys week as an all honors student, collapsing with the stress accompanied by the building that is your homework. Suddenly, The Homework Pill is introduced to you and it’s side effects work instantaneously doubling your stress! How are we so lucky to have access to such […]
Pete: Can you believe it? Sarah: Yeah I can. Pete: I never thought I would make it. Sarah: I do, you can sing as beautiful as Michael Jackson can. Pete: I’ m not that good. Sarah: Mr. Kennan picked you for the solo, didn’t he? Pete: but, Sarah: but what? Pete: I’m really not that […]
Almost all student achievements are defined by grades; these grades are used to determine a student’s value in the eyes of colleges. Most students, usually in their junior and senior year of high school, have to take one of the most the SAT, a test designed by the College Board to determine a student’s college […]
“Friends, you and me… you brought another friend. .. and then there were three… we started our group… our circle of friends… and like that circle… there is no beginning or end.” This quote by Eleanor Roosevelt seems to capture the essence of groups. In my eyes a group is a bunch of friends who […]
Dear School Board: I hear that our principal is making the students at AHS wear dress code. I can not tolerate this, I went to St. Charles my whole elementary and middle school years, and the students there had to wear dress code. I was so happy to go to AHS because I didn’t have […]
What do John Green’s Paper Towns, JK Rowling’s Harry Potter Series, and Harper Lee’s To Kill A Mockingbird all have in common? Yes, they are all heartfelt stories with a strong female lead, but what is the base of each of those novels? They are all narrative and have authors who had their first sparks […]
You want your students to feel safe in school, right? Then get surveillance cameras! Hello, I’m the chief of Atascadero Police Department. I thank you principals of SLO County for spending your time to see me on the subject of surveillance cameras in schools.Surveillance cameras have been helpful to police to solve crimes,so why not […]
Everyday millions of teenagers across America sit down at lunch to enjoy a wonderful meal, and everyday food is splattered over the faces of our youth because someone can’t close their mouth when they eat. Our table manners we once had died along with Elvis. Once while eating soup, a nearby friend started in on […]
Middle school: the most dreaded three years of your life. Stress, anxiety, and depression all wrapped into two unspeakable words. Three years filled with massive amounts of homework, negligible drama thought to be life-threatening, and sleep deprivation affecting not only you, but your classmates too, which, of course, creates an immense amount of anger towards […]
“He made his way down through the ruins of an old Apple orchard, black and gnarly stumps, dead grass to his knees. He stood in the door of the barn and listened. Pale slatted light. He walked along the dusty stalls. He stood in the center of the barn bay and listened but there was […]
I believe in the power of books. I believe that they can provide education to all who read. There are lots of things left untouched by today’s simple school curriculums. There are more things that can be learned in school as well as outside the classroom. What can help us with learning these things? I […]
A study conducted by National Sleep Foundation found that 60% of children under the age of 18 complained to their parents that they were exhausted during the school day. According to their parents, 15% of those kids fell asleep during class. Students dread coming to school every day because they are sleep deprived. Most high […]
Too much automation can hinder customer experience. When making a call about a problem, we’d rather talk to real humans rather than listening to distorted voices tell us which buttons to press over and over without success. But in marketing, automation can help streamline business for an overall better service. Many automation programs are heavy […]
Email marketing isn’t rocket science. In the simplest form, it’s a direct way to communicate with individuals who have given you their email. It’s a method of communication through words, but it’s also a passive method of communication. Social media is a form of active communication, where you can comment, respond, and have a continuous […]
The internet is a fantastic resource for finding a wide range of things; it’s the first place many of us look to solve a problem or learn a new skill. If you’re an aspiring business analyst, then you may be wondering if you can find business analysis training, or even business analyst certifications, online. In […]
There’s no shortage of information on the web about business analysis frameworks, or even how to use them. As a result, conducting OK business analysis is easy enough with the many step-by-step guides that are out there. However, conducting excellent business analysis is a whole other ballgame! In this article, we’ll be giving you some […]
Segmentation is all about Diversity “Market segmentation is a natural result of the vast differences among people.” Donald Norman, Director of The Design Lab at University of California, San Diego. The strength of this statement lies in its simplicity. It, in very few words, reminds us of the reason we engage in segmentation in the […]
Uber has been in the news frequently. It’s regarded as the fastest growing app taxi-sharing company. But it has also seen various controversies regarding the taxi industry, minimum wage complications, and bannings in worldwide countries. However, it’s still continues to grow. Here is the PESTLE analysis of Uber. Political factors: Endless controversies Uber has faced […]
Airbnb is known as the cheaper, comfier hotel alternative. Average people rent out their rooms to guests in exchange for money, providing income for the hosts and profits for Airbnb. But the company has faced complications. Expanding worldwide so quickly has led to issues. Still, they’ve been an economic benefit to cities and the environment. […]
Strategic management is useful to all enterprises. It’s a system focused on planning and monitoring how corporations meet objectives. Analysis plays a key role. The core of an organization must be assessed. What strategies are used, what technologies are available, and which resources are valuable are considered along with analysis. But also how external factors […]
Adidas is a world-renowned leader in the sporting goods industry. They develop several products for the health conscious consumer. But their products are not a necessity. And they’ve faced backlash for manufacturing products in third world countries where the quality of life is low. Plus, Adidas is doing little to help. This PESTLE analysis of […]
An ordinary novel hit the shelves in 1967. Decades later, it led to the development of a standard analysis used primarily in strategic planning. Right now, it’s easier to buy the book online than it is to find a summary of it. You don’t have to read it. But you should understand its connection to […]
SWOT analysis is a rather simple method to understand the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats in business. I say simple because the only cost is your time. It’s also not a complicated system. To do your own SWOT analysis, here’s how to get started from start to finish. 1. What’s your objective? SWOT analysis can […]
SWOT analysis focuses on addressing strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats in business. It can be applied to the company as a whole, or used to assess specific departments, products, and marketing methods. But what is the specific use of SWOT analysis? Overall, it can lead to better informed decisions and stronger success — no matter […]
