EducationPoint

School’s in session – and although most of their parents don’t realize it, millions of early elementary age kids are being screened, tested, and sorted in an attempt to find those who need gifted education support services to flourish.
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To reduce climate change we need both adults and children to become greener and to think more about the environment. The question is how do we engage children and pull them away from the TV and Play station and promote a sense of citizenship and environmental responsibility in them? Read full article »

How can a teacher manage to find time during the day to get things done? In providing teacher time management training for school districts, I recognize that using time management in education at the teacher level is difficult because you face unique challenges:

Your time is booked every day. There is no leeway in altering a class schedule, so you must work within the very limited planning periods. Read full article »

One of the requirements when you apply for scholarship is the letter for recommendation. Here, the person you have asked to write this should support you as you keep your hopes to win the scholarship.

This is why, making sure that you approach the right person would definitely increase your chances in making it towards the free education you’ve always wanted. Read full article »

In 1907, Maria Montessori founded the first Montessori school in Rome. Its overall purpose was to give four to seven year old children from low-income families a full-day educational program.

The idea quickly developed and grew in popularity and thus more Montessori schools were formed in Europe and India. It did not take long for the school method to cross over to the United States of America. Read full article »

Okay, so your child loves to watch television, play video games, surf on the Internet, and listen to music. And there’s nothing wrong with those activities, as long as they’re used in moderation. Most parents would also love to see their kids participate in more constructive activities — like reading children’s books — but the trick is to get your little ones to actually sit down and crack open a book a few times per week. Read full article »

The education system in the United States is in desperate times. The low pay that most school systems offer is one of the main causes. There is very little in the way of incentives for people to want to take up teaching because the vocation requires so much and gives so little in return. This has caused a crisis in the public education system making it difficult for the schools to operate at the maximum for the students that are involved. Read full article »

If you are a foreign student studying in the US, chances are that there are a lot of things that are unfamiliar to you. International students pay more than American students for tuition (sometimes almost double!) and so often have to get a job. If you are going to get a job, here are a few tips about getting a Social Security Number (SSN). Read full article »

Student Loans

For many students, the dream of getting a higher education just isn’t possible without the financial aid of a student loan. Fortunately, there are many opportunities out there to apply for and receive a student loan. And even better, http://bills.com is here to give you all the knowledge you need to choose the best student loan for you. Read full article »

Many people are elidgeable for financial assistance but don’t bother to apply. They think that the burden of having to repay the money after school is too great, or that they can handle making it on their own. In reality, there is about half a trillion dollars going out every year and you can effortlessly pick up some of it just by submitting an application form. The granted money can be utilized for almost everything from food to housing to tuition. Read full article »