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Divorce, Liberalism, & Economic Realities: Why the Education Catastrophe
Every 26 seconds another student drops out of public high school which translates to nearly one-third of all public high school students dropping out. It’s so bad that Colon Powell and his wife are heading a national movement in an attempt to reverse the trend. But even of those two-thirds who graduate, the picture doesn’t [...]
The Power of Negative Thinking: Your Successful Attitude is Arbitrary and Fleeting
Today’s popular appeal in the self-improvement industry is to the power of positive thinking. As a matter of fact, Dr. Peale’s book The Power of Positive Thinking, the main encourager of this phenomenon, will help you learn: How to eliminate that most devastating handicap — self doubt How to free yourself from worry, stress and [...]
Critical, Creative, Intuitive Thinking: All You’ll Ever Need in Life
Looking to impress that special someone? Need to build a new cabinet under the kitchen sink? Need to make a career change? It’s a bedtime story you need? Have to make an important political decision? Got an exam you’ve got to pass? On and on and on it goes. All begins in thought. Everything under [...]
Self Improvement Tip: Be Bigger Than Your Problems: If You’re Offended, it’s Mostly Your Fault
I once asked my students what they would do if someone said that they were stupid. Most said they would be outraged, some said they would take the matter into their own hands, literally. A few said that they would do nothing. I asked why. Some said they didn’t want a confrontation that it wasn’t [...]
Ten Cents and Your Bachelors Degree Will Get You a Cup of Coffee: How to Avoid Financial Trouble
Never mind that because of the influx of community colleges over the years, grades have inflated creating an influx of unmotivated students putting a downward pressure on academic standards. Never mind that most jobs don’t even require a degree, that it is more of a demarcation point for human resources. Never mind all that . [...]
No Amount of Education Reform Addresses Deeper Issues
A point to consider when talking education reform is that to the greatest degree it comes down to money. There are over 15,000 individually run school districts. Some rich. Some poor. And others in-between. Those districts of the well-to-do benefit the schools in which they live more than those of the not-so-affluent. This should be [...]
A High School Education is Necessary, But Has This Opinion Ever Been Confirmed?
First, to set the stage, let’s start by saying that most believe education to be critical. Education here meaning high school since it is compulsory and everyone is required to attend. But specifically the content of the “education” spoken to by the majority is quite different from what is essential to survive in today’s competitive [...]
Best Teacher of the Century Award: Your Mom and Dad
First, remember back to when you were but a wee one, maybe four or five years old. Or better yet, take a look at your four or five year old. What do you see? A copy machine, right? As you drive in the car, walk through the park, go on excursions and adventures here and [...]
Act to Help Children Read Gooder: Where Are We With the No Child Left Behind Law?
In 2001 the George H. W. Bush “No Child Left Behind” bill became law. If you’ve forgotten what it required, here’s a little refresher. Schools which receive Title I funding through the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 must make Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) in test scores. Ultimately, by 2014 every student is to [...]
Its a Lie: Education Industry Says College Degree Leads to Social, Economic Privilege
Joe Kellum, who majored in law, knows that those who are sucked into the education dream soon find it turning into a financial nightmare. Because of the expense, he couldn’t pay the $36,000 annual cost of attending the University of Virginia with financial aid and part time work so he took out a loan. His [...]
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