How Would You Spend 100M To Change Education

How Would You Spend 100M To Change Education

  By now you've probably heard about Facebook Founder Mark Zuckerberg pledging $100 million to the Newark, NJ, public school system.  Fast Company magazine surveyed a panel of education experts (Foundation directors to university professors) to hear how they would use that amount of funding to overhaul the U.S. education system.  Here's what they had to say: Build new preschool centers, with a focus on a low student to teacher ratio Rewrite standardized tests from scratch for all subjects Support more arts programs, including music and dance Provide funding for more parent-teacher conferences Establish wee ... Read More About How Would You Spend 100M To Change Education

AP Program To Change

AP Program To Change

High school students are always encouraged to pursue more-challenging Advanced Placement classes to better prepare for college and push their intellectual abilities. But, advanced placement classes are becoming significantly more difficult, pushing students harder, and sometimes losing the main focus of the program according to an article in the New York Times. The typical A.P. biology textbook has increased from 36 chapters and 870 pages 30 years ago to the current 56 chapters and 1,400 pages, plus additional videos and web-based information. Even more challenging for A.P. students is the fact that every term, every phrase, every little pi ... Read More About AP Program To Change

How To Save On College Supplies

How To Save On College Supplies

            $20,000, $30,000 and sometimes up to $50,000 for college tuition, it’s not exactly the most ideal time for students to splurge on dorm room supplies.  Department stores and furniture stores are pounding students and their parents, claiming they have the best prices. An article in The Washington Post highlights an online company that helps students find the best prices.             The company, Cheapism – its name says it all – allows users to quickly find the best, cheapest products, and it provides relevant information ... Read More About How To Save On College Supplies

Six Application Essay Mistakes

Six Application Essay Mistakes

Scholarships – a college student’s best friend, one of the few things to actually mitigate the seemingly insurmountable amount of college tuition, the simplest way to reduce debt after college graduation. Yes, scholarship applications are important, and sometimes it can be hard to find that extra motivation to apply for them, especially when you’re not even sure if you’ll get any money out of it. Below are six common mistakes to avoid while writing a winning scholarship essay, from the US News & World Report. 1. Hurried writing: Sure it’s great if you can work quickly and well under pressure. But, there is ... Read More About Six Application Essay Mistakes

Funding To Support Gifted Students

Funding To Support Gifted Students

For years politicians and administrators have tried to create educational equality, providing tutors and additional help for struggling students and raising awareness about under-performing schools. But, what about the gifted students? They are the most ignored group of students in America. They are more talented and naturally-intelligent than normal students, and therefore do not need any additional help, at least that’s what most believe. Some believe that the American education system should give gifted students more resources, rather than ignoring them. They believe that they should receive additional help and funding to help the f ... Read More About Funding To Support Gifted Students