public schools
8 College Courses That Will Make You Rich?
Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008
Students complain long and hard about which college courses, if any, are worthwhile. By the time they graduate, however, most expect their degrees to be the ticket to a well-paying job and a wonderful life.
In a recent article on the blog Dumb Little Man , Robert would readily agree that not all college courses are [...]
How Many Parents Feel About School
Monday, February 4th, 2008This poem by Adele Carrall expresses in strong terms how many parents feel about what children experience in school.
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Reality
I dreamed I stood at the gate to hell,
And watched the sculptors there,
The clay they used was children’s souls,
And they shaped it without care.
All were teachers, the tools they used,
Were shouting and verbal abuse,
And all of those teachers subjected [...]
Mistakes College Freshmen Make and How to Avoid Them
Monday, October 22nd, 2007Getting started in college can be a hectic experience for students. Freshmen have endless worries: enrolling in classes, standing in long lines, finding the classrooms, making new friends, understanding teachers and having enough money to pay for everything they need. Some freshmen make big mistakes that damage their chances for success. Here are just a [...]
Donors Put Money Where Their Hearts Are
Wednesday, October 17th, 2007While politicians, newsfolks and critics rail on about the poor state of our public schools, donors across the country are making a difference in classrooms with small donations.
Started by Craig of Craig’s List, DonorsChoose is an organization that is based on a simple idea. Many schools suffer from lack of materials, books, and technology that could [...]