In this day and age, we are required more and more often to be technologically literate. Florida Public Schools need to adapt to that technology or fall behind. We are becoming a mobile society, with the ability to talk to anyone at anytime from anywhere; we can even do a "virtual commute" and have an office at the park, in the coffee shop, or even at a bookstore. While some districts are slow to rise to the task, others have stepped up to the...more
The Chef's Special at Fairfax, VA SchoolsFairfax County Public Schools have always had a favorable reputation among parents and students because these institutions meet the biggest indicator of a school's success- how well its students are able to fare in the real world. In fact, the quality of Fairfax, VA schools is what prompts so many Americans to move here every year. By and large the Fairfax, VA schools are amply funded, have access to high...more
People would look at me horrified, and I would be mystified to justify that while we did not have a prim skill program, that my kids got stacks of knowledge instruction through arena trips and probing Internet searches. Field trips allow knowledge to be experiences instead of trained. Try to wait in context with what you are studying in other subjects. For instance, when we were studying early American History, we went to see the Titanic Exhibit. Besides the stumble reinforcing what they were wisdom about the historical proof of the significance, they also learned about rust and the knowledge of oodles and stresses that ultimately caused the send to sink. Mentally cook your children for the tumble. After deciding an exhibit to stay, seek for education activities that the children can do to make themselves for the stumble. For example, the Titanic Science Website has a 60 page boo let download with related hands on activities. My family went to the records and check out a team of historical biographies of people who had been on the ship, and a book based on the excavations of the Titanic. Timing is everything. Try to go on province trips when large groups are slightest possible to...more
With the advent of school choice and the ever increasing ability of a family to move from one state or one neighborhood to the next, there is an increasing desire for parents to seek high school rankings. When doing so, there are so many factors to consider. Some of these pop right into mind: expenditure per pupil, SAT and other standardized...more
Lists assessing high school rankings for K-12 are hugely popular right now because of the intense scrutiny of American education. These rankings are important because parents make moves to areas, or away form them, based on how schools rate. The schools then get more money per pupil, or less if they are losing students. Using high school rankings...more
Mother nature has given so much to satisfy the needs of mankind, aside from greed. Can you envision the modern day world, the future and humankind embracing nature and its beauty? We all ought to love nature the way we love of mother. Nature cares...more
Because getting into medical school continues to get harder each year, the submission of a strong medical school application is critical. Following a timeline and getting your materials in early can assist you in improving your candidacy and thus,...more
Some college students have the benefit of being able to attend traditional classes without the need to work to support themselves. Other students, however, must hold down a part-time or even a full-time job while putting themselves through school....more
More and more college students today are taking full advantage of all of the opportunities available to them over the summer months. Most colleges and universities have a natural two- to three-month break between the spring and fall semester. Some...more
New York City's Carnegie Hall is world renowned for hosting the world's best artists - all of whom have considered it an honor and privilege to perform there. In April 2007, the Hall will host the National Invitational Band and Orchestra...more
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