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Receiving your college or university degree certificate at graduation is a special moment in your life. While you know in your heart and mind that you graduated, having the actual certificate to prove it is a reminder of the thousands of hours of study that went into that priceless piece of paper. Using a diploma […]
You don’t have to be a teacher long to realize that a room full of desks does not always translate into a great study environment. Creating a classroom in which students can engage intellectually is not rocket science, but does require a bit of forethought. If you’re having trouble getting students into a studying groove, […]
There are many examples of successful startups founded by students in their university years, from Mark Zuckerberg’s creation of the very first version of Facebook in his college dorm, to these other 19 amazing startups founded by college students (WordPress, Snapchat and Dropbox, among many). Nowadays, you can start an online business with as little […]
Graduation is a huge day in the life of your child because it means they have completed 13 years of education successfully. After years of study, revision, exams and university fees, your son or daughter is finally coming home with a degree. As a parent, you should be equally as happy, and as your child, […]
Students are totally transformed once they go in and pass out of an institute. The results of these transformations can be improved by careful policy-making. Education isn’t the only thing which students get from schools these days. There’s more to it. Nowadays, schools impart a new perspective of life in students, schools teach students a […]
Parenting styles define the personality of children. It has strong influence on child’s overall development. Authoritative parenting style is considered as the worst parenting style. It negatively affects child’s personality. In this article, we will discuss some of the ways authoritative parenting style affects student’s academics. Fear of Failure This is the worst impact of […]
Turning a simple classroom into an effective learning environment is one of the biggest challenges faced by teachers across the country. There are several techniques and methods used to make the whole classroom experience more enjoyable and effective at the same time, but these top tips will help you transform your own classroom without fail. […]
Despite billions in funding, teachers and parents spend thousands yearly on school supplies. America’s 98,500 public schools receive $500 billion through federal, state and local funding. Still, most of the nation’s 3.5 million teachers spend their own mony on classroom supplies – a total of $1.6 billion. Parents also spend an average of $600-$1200 per […]
We never truly see our kids as being anything else, but by the time they’re getting ready to head to college, there’s at least an intellectual awareness that they’re becoming adults… Or are they? Despite everything teens have accomplished by the time they’ve finished High School, their brains aren’t done growing – and they won’t […]
If the dust has just settled on the close of the current school year, your mind is probably focused on summer vacation. However, it’s not too early to think about organizing your classroom for the upcoming school year. From desk placement and school supplies to furniture and equipment, the following tips will help you prepare […]