Keep It Super Simple - Work Smarter, Not Longer

I hear of so many teachers that spend 60, 70, 80 hours a week working. I like my job. I love my students. I adore teaching, but we don't get paid enough to spend that kind of time on our career. And the best part is that you don't have to.

Teacher Told By Administration - You Teach the Kids Too Much!

Luckily in retirement I have found a pretty fun job, running an Online Think Tank and you would be surprised the wide range of topics. Everyday it is something new to think about, so many issues to consider and all very important, you just never know what will come up next.

Using Instructional Media in the Classroom

Tips on appropriately using instructional media in the classroom

Female Selfishness By Chopin

Edna, the main character of Kate Chopin's 'The Awakening', is the bright example of the 19 century feminism movement awakening.

Are Schools Shaping our Future's Next Leaders or Criminals?

Education is in a crisis and as educators are working to improve the quality of education, they may have to examine the path in which they are preparing students. Are schools preparing future leaders or future criminals? There are essential, systemic things schools and communities have to examine and implement so we can positively progress and help to develop educated and productive citizens.

Memoirs of a Teacher

It was a year ago when we moved to Korea. A thousand miles away from our hometown in Texas, and everything seemed very strange. The cold Korean breeze rushed to meet us at the airport. Although basked with the delightful winter seasons from the United States, I was expecting a warmer welcome during our arrival in Korea. But that too, like everything else, is part of my illusions of Asia. We were foreigners, in a wonderful new land, and we knew, the moment we arrived that we were in for quite an adventure.

Term Paper Plagiarism and Research Report Fraud in Colleges and Universities

The problem of college kids cheating on their term papers is reaching epic proportions. Even though the penalties are high at the top colleges and Universities kids still cheat. Faculty and staff work hard to combat this problem and some schools have deployed massive software to scour the Internet to check against the term papers turned in, all term papers every where and the entire Internet.

3,200 Students Remain Excluded from Baltimore Schools Due to Required Vaccinations

In 2005, state legislators added two additional immunizations to the list that Baltimore schools must ensure all children through the ninth grade have before attending school. The first deadline for Baltimore schools' children for the new vaccinations was the start of school for school year 2006-2007.

New Changes Planned for the New York Schools by the State's New Governor

Many states are experiencing the shock of new governors who are breaking the mold of former elected officials. In past generations, new state governors created a transitional governing period during which they and their staffs could get up to speed on the operations and issues of their states' governments.

Are More Charter Schools in Chicago Schools' Future?

Ever since George W. Bush took the oath of president of the United States, he and his administration have instituted many federally mandated changes for public schools across the nation. Now, according to Margaret Spellings, education secretary for the Bush Administration, there may be more that directly affect the Chicago Schools and the state of Illinois.

Middle School May Be Passe Within the Boston Schools

The middle school model was conceived in the 70s and implemented throughout the 70s and 80s across the nation. It was thought that middle schools would provide a nurturing bridge between the early elementary school experience and high school.

Humorous Journey Through The Human Body

I sat daydreaming in my chair one day as my mind started to wonder about what it would be like to shrink down to size to make a journey through the human body.

Teaching Abroad - Contract Conditions to Look For

Different international schools will offer you a range of teaching contract conditions. Decide what you’re willing to accept before you begin interviewing and make the right choice for your teaching career.

Alternate Ways to Help Mind Mapping Students Visualize the Methodology, Philosophy and Process

There are hundreds of people out there who have Mind Maps and different versions and various methods of teaching this thinking process to others. Some use computer programs, some use visual teaching tools and most all have a diagram to help introduce the concept and yet there are indeed Alternate ways to help Mind Mapping Students visualize the methodology, philosophy and process.