While numerous advances in school facilities have taken place over the last quarter century, to what extent have educators teamed up with other facets of the community to consider how a school can become more of a community center?
The Penn State scandal is but one example of the way we systematically fail to protect children from harm. Lawmakers are sprinting out of the woodwork to prop themselves up as heroes ready to fix what's broken, but not a single one has offered ideas that will stop us from enabling the very abuse we purport to abhor.
By now you have heard of the allegations of evil and treacherous behavior by Jerry Sandusky and top officials. Where is God in their reactions? Where does the lack of moral, ethical, spiritual and godly ramifications lie upon the general society?
The desire to avoid tarnishing an organization’s brand is understandable, but when doing so means allowing abusers to get by with their crimes and victimize other children, it’s time to re-examine one’s priorities.
If it can happen to Miss New York, it can happen to any child. Bullies, it seems, have indiscriminate tastes, lashing out because, for whatever reason, it gives them the illusion of power.
I am a graduate of Penn State, and I am heartbroken. I am also ashamed, angry, embarrassed and confused. Ever since I was in the eighth grade, I have been following Penn State football.
Writing the “personal statement” can be a torturous exercise for many seniors. While the temptation might be to adopt a distant, academic tone, making your personal statement personal will help the admissions office gain a richer understanding of your unique character and qualities.
October is Eat Better, Eat Together Month. It’s also Go Hog Wild, Eat Country Ham Month. And it’s Apple Month, Pear and Pineapple Month, National Chili Month, National Popcorn Poppin’ Month, Rhubarb Month, Pizza Month, Sausage Month, Spinach Lovers Month, Rhizomes and Persimmons Month and Vegetarian Month.
Concertgoers to this weekend’s moe.down will be able to help out a local school when they pass through the gates on Friday.
Evan Rosman, of Elmont, is once again organizing a drive for school supplies to benefit the students at Harry M. Fisher Elementary School in Mohawk.
“We did very well last year,” said Rosman during a telephone interview on Thursday. “We’re looking to surpass that this year.”
In order to promote the development of an informed public and to ensure that the Ilion Central School Board of Education is the first and most reliable source of information about the ongoing merger study, school board members on Monday night took stock of a four-point communication plan developed by Communications Specialist Cuyle Rockwell.
District Superintendent Cosimo Tangorra on Tuesday said the Capital Region BOCES communications specialist’s presentation was informational in nature and dealt with services he’ll be providing the district. No action was taken with regard to the presentation.
With the start of school just a week away, area school districts recently announced policies for free and reduced meals (and free milk) during the upcoming academic year.
A scientific calculator. I don’t remember that ever being on an official school supplies list when I was growing up. It is today. It’s on almost every list that I uncovered by searching online for “typical school supplies list.”
It’s a capitulation that’s been made by countless right-brained people throughout history: “Maybe I’m just not good at math.” “Hokum,” says Deborah DeBenedictis, director of the Success Centers in Weston and Wayland, Mass., which tutors students in math and reading.
If you’re looking for the best deal on a computer for your departing college student, check with the school first. You might score an educational discount by ordering the computer and software through them. While you have them on the phone, ask if there is a recommended operating system, so your student’s computer will be compatible.
1. Don't skip the paper calendar. Yes, we know you have an iPhone, Blackberry, Outlook calendar, whatever. But that is yours. There's nothing like an old-fashioned calendar proudly hung on the wall that inspires everyone to write in activities and appointments.
LaVoy said the different ways of learning should be taken into consideration when setting up a study environment. The eight learning methods: visually, verbally, physically, mathematically, musically, naturalistically, through group activity or through quiet thinking time.
Need advice on how to get your child (and yourself) ready for the start of the new school year? Click inside to see our collection of tips, which include everything from video tips on the best tech items to how to get back into a school-year routine to tips on how to find a tutor.
Given the dismal state of the economy these days, internships are becoming an increasingly important part of student life. In fact, some colleges have made internships part of their four-year curriculum.
Americans spent $7 billion on back-to-school shopping in August 2009, according to the latest statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau. With the back-to-school sales and the back-to-school excitement, there’s no better time to hit the stores.
The U.S. government hit the $14.294 trillion debt ceiling Monday, setting the stage for a political showdown that may make last month’s contentious budget battle seem downright friendly in comparison. Consequences of that could include a new recession, higher unemployment and significantly reduced economic growth, according to Geithner.
