The participants in this study discussed a number of roles reading held for them, ranging from leisure reading to more intense, reflective practices. For some, reading was a temporary shelter from worries, a companion when lonely, or a mirror that allowed them to view themselves and the world differently. Using reading as focal practices (Sumara, 1996), my participants were achieving outcomes such as expertise, connoisseurship, mental...more
The 2007 Nation's Report Card revealed that 43% of the eighth graders who took the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) reading test scored at the basic level. This means that when given grade-level text, students scoring at the basic level have "a literal understanding of what they read and are able to make some interpretations" (Lee, Grigg, & Donahue, 2007, p. 38). In 2007, 26% of eighth graders scored below basic, suggesting that...more
Before you read further, I would like to mention that these views are just my personal thoughts after doing some research on the Obama back to school funding for single mothers. I don't intend to hurt anybody's feelings with my comments. The problem here is many of you are confused about this grant and have many doubts on what exactly this grant does and what is means to you. Well, if you are one among those who have lot of doubts on this grant, then you have come to the right place. Now, this is a very good initiative by our President to make sure that single mothers are able to raise their kids and family with a steady job. Where does that job come from? The job comes when you or single mothers get yourself with a good degree. There are people who claim that the president has just increased the grants for single moms to make sure they complete their education. It may be true and I agree with you all. But, considering that fact that he has increased the grant to a whopping $10,000 for single moms is something that needs to be appreciated. Being a mother is a very sacrificial thing, in almost everything mothers have to be the sacrificial lamb. They don't get their...more
How many of your single moms want to go back to school and earn a degree or do further studies from a university? I'm quite sure there are many of you, who are married but single as of now due to various reasons, but more importantly you are having a tough time running your family. You don't have a permanent job or your qualification...more
Did you know that you have a hidden talent within? It only needs to be discovered by you before that raging fire within you, gets extinguished. The main reason why many of you are not in the place where you deserve to be is because you don't look out for the opportunities. Some of you don't cry out for help, so that a kind hearted...more
Are you are married woman with kids who is considering returning to college? You may be a single mother too as this applies especially for you. Being a single mother and rising up kids are no joke, especially when you have no one to provide for your financial requirements. You obviously want to go back to school and get yourself with a degree that can get you a good paying job. Some of you must have done just the basic education and your job prospects can improve with a degree. If that is that case, then you have come to right place. What better way to not only earn your degree but have someone else pay for you, free of cost? I'm serious folks, with the Obama back to school aid you can have a better life by getting yourself a degree and a good job.Some of you may have not completed your education previously due to various family commitments or other reasons. Here is your chance to complete what you left. The Obama back to school grant offers you almost $10,000 for your college education. It is fair enough to say that this amount is more than enough for your college education. With the poor economy, this is the right time to get yourself a university degree, so that in...more
The last couple of years have being quite drab, especially the economy. Thanks to the global financial meltdown, many companies along with tons of jobs have literally stopped in one of the worst unemployment situations in the world....more
Running a household on a single budget can be quite a task. If you are married and are having financial troubles, then you will be interested in this article. I will be talking about the Obama back to school fund, which entitles moms...more
There is no wrong time to prepare for your future. In fact now may be the perfect time to work on your education and other career goals. Moms of all types are one group who can take advantage of this opportunity. Earning a grant can...more
If you are a single mom with a bad financial income, then this article can change your life. Well, for starters there is no magic ingredient or immediate solution that can change your life overnight. You will have to be dedicated and...more
The current economic situation in America has made many people unemployed and broken many families. As a result there are many single moms in America who are right now leading pathetic lives. They have no one they can depend on and the...more
HistoryThe bell tower of the 1883 Chana School.The Chana Pine Rock School was founded in 1883. It operated until 1953, when the school was retired. It was the only wooden, two-room schoolhouse built in the area. One of the two...more