K-12 Articles

Culture and Society » Education » K-12 | By Heyward Ewart @ Tuesday, 24th October 2006 @ 3:07 AM

A new and unique test for dangerous students has been developed for trial by educators, counselors, and other experts. Created by Dr. Heyward Ewart, the 77-item "Dangerous Student Questionnaire" can be uploaded at his public website. "This is a test for experts to administer," Ewart cautions strongly. He adds that the instrument, still experimental, should be used in conjunction with other evaluation methods by qualified professionals, not used alone. more...

Culture and Society » Education » K-12 | By Jane Saeman @ Sunday, 22nd October 2006 @ 7:53 PM

How many times has your child told you that night that they need a poster for a project that is due tomorrow and you have to run to the store at 7pm? What about the permission slip for a field trip that "forgot" to get signed the night before and now you find yourself rushing to the school that morning to sign it? Don't worry. You are not the only parent going through this! The biggest problem most students have is a lack of organizational skills. Here are some strategies that mi... more...

Culture and Society » Education » K-12 | By Jane Saeman @ Saturday, 21st October 2006 @ 10:06 PM

One of the best and easiest ways to inform yourself about your child's learning disability is by reading a good book on the subject. There is a ton of literature available about learning problems, so it may be a bit of daunting task to choose something to start with. Luckily, there are many informed parents and specialists out there who have already waded through this flood of information, so you don't have to dive in on your own. The following is a list of written resources that ha... more...

Culture and Society » Education » K-12 | By Jane Saeman @ Friday, 29th September 2006 @ 8:37 PM

Learning disabled children aren't the only ones with books targeted toward them. A growing number of resources for teens have been made available in recent years as well. The teenage years are often tumultuous ones, with new social rules to abide by and one's post-high school future to worry about. The added pressure of having a learning problem certainly doesn't help to reduce the stress that teens face, but the good news is that there are some entertaining, informative, and i... more...

Culture and Society » Education » K-12 | By John Morris @ Thursday, 28th September 2006 @ 3:10 AM

Parents no doubt realize that it is important to educate their children. When school lets out for the summer, education is often the farthest thing from your childs mind. While a break from school is needed, children are still encouraged to continue their education during the summer. Education should always be a part of summer vacations. It should be interesting and fun for your child, and not too hard. After all, your children do deserve a break. Vacation Education Sometimes the f... more...

Culture and Society » Education » K-12 | By John Morris @ Saturday, 23rd September 2006 @ 1:43 AM

In many cases, a uniform is superior to a regular dress code. Of course, that concept is now changing as more schools both the public and parochial ones are seeing the advantages of a uniform. In addition, you will be able to clearly distinguish your students from those from other schools. Believe it or not, studies have shown that uniforms worn in schools actually promote an aura and atmosphere where positive concentration and behavior is prevalent within the educational locale. 1. Unifo... more...

Culture and Society » Education » K-12 | By Jane Saeman @ Friday, 22nd September 2006 @ 12:25 PM

As more and more attention is paid to mathematical education, calculus, which was once only taught to the most mathematically inclined high school students, is quickly becoming a staple of high school mathematics education. If your student is having a difficult time making the transition to calculus based mathematics, it might be a good idea to consider hiring a calculus tutor to give your student a little extra guidance and attention. Let's face it--calculus is a pretty hard subj... more...

Culture and Society » Education » K-12 | By Jane Saeman @ Friday, 22nd September 2006 @ 10:35 AM

A spelling tutor is a professional who specializes in helping students who have trouble with spelling words. Spelling is a particularly important subject for children in primary school and the dreaded "spelling test" is considered something of a right of passage for many students. While spelling proficiency is indeed very important, the necessity of being able to spell at a high level is not as important as it once was. While written communication used to consist entirely of t... more...

Culture and Society » Education » K-12 | By Jane Saeman @ Friday, 15th September 2006 @ 11:56 PM

Of all the professions to choose, being a writer would seem to be one of the most trying for a person with a learning disability. Still, some people with scholastic problems-even those that interfere specifically with language, such as dyslexia,feel the urge to express themselves through writing. The obstacles these individuals encounter are considerable, but if they can find a way to overcome them, they just might be able to create a true work of literary art. The following writers have all ... more...

Culture and Society » Education » K-12 | By William Henniger @ Friday, 1st September 2006 @ 6:59 PM

There are several reasons that a person may not complete high school. However, without that high school diploma, a person is at an extreme disadvantage. In 2004, a high school graduate earned around $717 per month more than a person not completing high school. The importance of a high school diploma is becoming more and more evident today. In 2004, if you have graduated you are 70 percent more likely to be employed than someone who did not. The above statistics came from U.S. Department of L... more...

Culture and Society » Education » K-12 | By William Henniger @ Monday, 28th August 2006 @ 8:26 PM

Insight schools of Washington is set to open a statewide online high school on September 5th 2006. This new high school is open to 9th through 12th graders residing in Washington State. Plans are being made to open more Insight schools in other states in the near future. The enrollment has been capped at just over 600 for this first year. Over 2500 students have applied for admittance. Insight School of Washington will be offering 140 different classes to 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12 graders. S... more...

Culture and Society » Education » K-12 | By Jane Saeman @ Wednesday, 2nd August 2006 @ 11:00 PM

If you are thinking about in-home tutoring for your child you are not alone. There are many people that use this method to get their child back on track. In addition, this type of tutoring also allows for you, the parent, to take a step back. In many cases, a child will simply be reluctant to work with a parent to improve their school work. But the second that a tutor comes into the picture they are much more willing to cooperate. Listed below are just a few of the advantages that go ... more...

Culture and Society » Education » K-12 | By Bill McCumber @ Friday, 14th July 2006 @ 12:30 AM

The first word on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, the form all students must use to apply for federal financial aid programs, is “Free”. However, the FAFSA costs many families a lot of money in lost aid. The FAFSA is a 128 question form that is used to determine a family’s eligibility for need-based financial aid and results in a number called the Estimated Family Contribution, or EFC. The U.S. Department of Education claims that the FAFSA takes one hour to complete. How com... more...

Culture and Society » Education » K-12 | By Dave Poon @ Thursday, 15th June 2006 @ 12:42 PM

Handwriting, reading and of course, 1st grade spelling are among the basic things your child learns in school. These three are very important as your child’s learning capacity with regard to these three aspects can make or break his learning habit and his learning desire as he matures. The earlier your child is taught and is made accustomed to writing, reading books and spelling his first-learned words, the earlier he is able to nurture good attitude and behavior towards learning. Particu... more...

Culture and Society » Education » K-12 | By Khieng Chho @ Sunday, 28th May 2006 @ 12:18 AM

School is all about stress, whether we’d like to admit it or not. It’s all about slaving over the latest math problem, sweating bullets just trying to balance the next chemical reaction, and getting headaches over explaining how Tolkien’s Middle Earth is not an allegory for the real world – in a hundred words or less. The work is stressful, but if you don’t let the stress get to you, then school can actually be something to look forward to. Make that dismissal time: there are hundreds of ... more...

Culture and Society » Education » K-12 | By Rodney Daut @ Wednesday, 19th April 2006 @ 8:11 AM

Three hours and forty-five minutes!” that’s what Julie said when I told her how long the New SAT was. “And I have to study Critical Reading, Vocabulary, Math, Grammar and Writing!” she added. “Yes,” I said. You’ve got to study all of that. “Well, I’ll just prioritize by focusing on the important stuff like the Math, Reading, Vocabulary and Grammar. The essay’s only 25 minutes of the test. It can’t affect my score that much right?” Julie was partly right. The essay is only about 1/9th of ... more...

Culture and Society » Education » K-12 | By Carol Josel @ Sunday, 9th April 2006 @ 1:13 AM

It’s all the rage, you know. Even comes with bragging rights. Cheating that is. As one webber proclaims, “I have cheated on tests, homework, projects, and other assignments all through my scholastic career . . . It’s something I take pride in.” This site, then, like dozens of others, requests readers to forward their cheating tricks for posting. No wonder surveys find that 75% of students—many shamelessly--confess to cheating and/or copying text at least once. How about your child? And wha... more...

Culture and Society » Education » K-12 | By Dave Lloyd @ Saturday, 4th March 2006 @ 6:14 AM

Choosing a tutor is a decision any parent does not enter into lightly. Typically, after years of working with your child and their teachers to helping improve their reading, test taking, or general academic performance, you'll do anything to see them improve both their grades and their self-esteem. And in your community, there are likely tutors that can assist you in helping your child do better in school. Different Types of Tutoring Services There are 2 types of tutoring se... more...

Culture and Society » Education » K-12 | By Katie Criss @ Friday, 3rd March 2006 @ 4:03 AM

It occurred in 82’ But would not happen til 83’ The recent graduates Were parents-to-be. Once as wild as monkey’s Now as busy as bees They were just 20 years older Then their baby-to-be. On March 25th The doctor announced 6 pounds, 4 ounces She’s as tiny as a mouse! Named after my great-grandma An angel on earth The family rejoiced Over my unplanned birth I was the first grandchild To ever come around I was spoiled so rotte... more...

Culture and Society » Education » K-12 | By Cathy Warschaw @ Tuesday, 7th February 2006 @ 10:26 AM

Maturing from a teen into a young adult is a period of intense exploration of your individual beliefs and goals in life. For many teens, it is a time of excitement yet turmoil; everything is rapidly changing around you and you struggle to keep your feet on the ground. Surviving your teen years is possible with perseverance and a positive outlook on life. High school is a critical period in which you are establishing patterns now that will dictate how you will deal with life planning. I... more...