As an American citizen in the land of the free, the land of the great, and the land of opportunity I must get an education to get a secure job. But I must also learn. And those two things – education and learning – are so different that they’re the night and day of this […]

Is technology good or bad? What kind of influence does it have on our society? What is it causing us to do in our lives? What is the affect on us with all this technology? All these questions are concerning many Americans today, to many people text, listen to their iPods, and are on the […]

I had fully planned on attending high school. Honest. I had already missed middle school, so there was no way I was missing out on “the best years of my life.” But, when the time came to enroll or continue home-schooling, I picked the latter. Why? All I had dreamed about was having a huge […]

This article is about what you basically want to be when you grow up, this came to mind because a lot of teens are in Middle School or in college and when you hit that stage you have a lot to think about. The year is almost over and it may be your time to […]

Why are there so many obese kids and adults in America? Is it because of the fast food restaurants? Is it because of technology? Is it because of the schools? Actually, it’s all the above. But this article focuses on the schools contribution to obesity. The World Health Organization has recently released the results of […]

Mrs. Patterson I wrote my Educator of the Year nomination about my sixth grade teacher Mrs. Patterson. She had been a teacher for many years. The next year she was made principal. Sadly due to a shortage of money by the dioceses the school was shut down. I had known Mrs. Patterson since I was […]

In conclusion, the beginning of this essay should have utterly confused you by having the author (me!) attempting to start this essay with the conclusion, which in itself is a grave error as the first paragraph will always be called ‘the beginning’ even if it starts with “in conclusion” and should be taken as a […]

Dear Teachers and Administrators of New Jersey, Studies have been conducted, surveys have been taken, documentaries have been developed, and it’s been discussed in the news for years; and still everyone agrees that nothing is being done to change the fact that students are being assigned entirely too much homework and not enough time to […]

Reading has a very important impact on how our world works. It is a very common form of how we communicate Without reading we would not be able to communicate. We could not even speak if reading wasn’t developed. Reading is a very important skill to have and makes a big impact on how our […]

This year, my high school made changes to the Homecoming assembly. For starters, South campus and North campus had separate assemblies at different times of the day. Also, the assemblies were not outside on the football field, but instead, in the East gym at North campus and the upper gym at South. In addition to […]

What does being successful in education truly mean? It’s not just a letter on a piece of paper; a solid education means options. It means we have a choice of what to do when we graduate high school. Today, though, the sad truth is that over 30% of Americans will not have options, they will […]

Schools across the country are adapting to the new idea of the “One to One” program, which “refers to academic institutions, such as schools or colleges, issuing each enrolled student an electronic device in order to access the Internet, digital course materials and digital textbooks” (Wikipedia). I have possesseda school issued laptop since halfway through […]

“We must have perseverance and above all confidence in ourselves. We must believe that we are gifted for something and this thing must be attained.” These inspirational words from Marie Curie, the famous chemist who studied radioactivity and is known as the “most inspirational woman in science,” are motivation for girls to follow their dreams.However, […]

Imagine going to a school that had to be shut down because of fumes and backed-up toilets that was caused by a sewage problem that flowed into the kitchen, students’ bathroom and through the basement. What if you lived in fear because you were afraid that you were going to be taken from your home? […]

Parents are forcing their children into single gender schooling. Single gender schools can in fact lead to gender stereotyping, forcing children being people who they are not meant to be, and single gender schooling can in fact cause males and females to fear each other. Some parents and others may argue that single gender schooling […]

Is it right or is it wrong to try a child in court and have them tired as an adult? Many think that it is wrong to send a child to adult jail some believe that it isn’t. Some believe that it is wrong to send a child to court and for them to be […]

There have recently been many technological advances and updates in the classroom and in schools recently, from iPads to Chromebooks for kids, to Smart Boards and new desktop computers and sometimes Chromebooks for teachers as well. They do, have, and will improve student learning and do help us learn to use technology that we don’t […]

Senioritis is a proven disease and all seniors do in-fact fall victim to this plague which spreads throughout all senior classrooms worldwide. This plague is generally contracted towards the end of the third grading period of the school year. This year it seems it has come much earlier. I am ready to get out of […]

Most grade-schoolers intently dream about the day they will walk across the stage on commencement day and receive their diplomas. They are under the impression they will be free from all work in their life, and be able to finally live. When they get to high school, they soon realize the biggest decisions in their […]

Many students nowadays have cell phones. They can be a basic part of every day life. But many schools ban the use of them during school hours, and if you get caught using your cell phone, it could possibly be confiscated.I personally hate my school’s rule about not using cell phones in school. Practically every […]

We all know that a new year means a new start.New Year’s resolutions are coming.Soon school will be back!So, because a fresh start is coming up, I think that we should give a well-known and often disliked subject a fresh start too.Regardless of whether or not you enjoy school, I think that you will agree […]

Education: through the eyes of a protege This is not an expert view, nor from a teacher’s pen, it is a simple understanding of a student written on the basis of few experiences. I recently read an article about our education system providing thorough information which corrupts ‘knowledge’. Before, going any further let us understand […]

Here we go again. It’s that dreaded time of year when half the student body is visibly miserable and the other half is hiding their sleep-laden eyes behind over-sized textbooks. It’s the time when hallways are filled with grouchy students moaning about their aches and ailments (and no, this is not referring to AP testing). […]

When we talk about education, everybody agrees that every child needs a teacher, not just for their intellectual development, but also to their social, cultural and physical development. Many people talk about how teachers are important, but few of them talk about how teachers are important to children who need special attention as children with […]

“A sample was taken of 169 people in Pittsburg during their first year or two online” (Affonso 1). They reported that they “felt more lonely and depressed” than they had before their online experience (Affonso 1). Today, some people are arguing technology use is bad and is a “decline in overall psychological well-being” (Affonso 1). […]

It was early in the morning I could tell because it was still dark outside. I was getting dressed for school when I smelt juicy bacon and eggs being cooked I ran down the stairs and saw my mom over the stove. She looked up and gave me a big warm smile I skipped over […]

Every morning in schools across America, over 60 million students and teachers recite the pledge of Allegiance. In 1951, the Knights of Columbus in New York City felt that the pledge was unfinished without any mention to a god. The Knights got together and decided to try to pass a bill adding the words ‘Under […]

Students can experience learning in certain institutions in different countries by joining an exchange program. An exchange program is usually conducted by governments to reach a goal of having students with new and more open knowledge. They are expected to learn new things and bring greater impacts when they are back in their home country. […]

WANTED FOR EXCAPING HOUSE ARREST: BORN: 15 February 1564. • In 1616 Copernicus was announced as a person who was dangerous to Faith, so Galileo Galilei was requested not to teach the ideas of Copernicus. In 1632 Galileo wrote a book agreeing with Copernicus’ heliocentric theory. The book was called “Dialogue.” It became an immediate […]

Going through grade school, junior high, and high school, I distinctly remember the California STAR (Standardized Testing and Reporting) tests. Every student does. At the beginning of each year, teachers outlined specifically what state standards would be covered in class and precisely when we would cover them. In essence, the entire year was already planned […]