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Ever Changing Life

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Changing Life

As women today we find ourselves in a lot of different roles. Some of us may remember when women were only expected to play certain roles in life such as mother and housewife. Most though do not even have a recollection of those days. I lived on the fringes of these times and I have experienced both in my lifetime. I watched my own mother in those roles and I was convinced that … [Read more...]

The Top Ten Reasons To Invest In A Higher Education

By Pam@IW

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If you are at the crossroads of High School and your future, you have probably heard a lot about continuing on to higher education. Maybe you are wondering whether or not it is for you. Perhaps you don’t know if you will be able to afford it. Is it worth the investment? Will it really pay off in the end to spend so much money on college? As you ask yourself these questions, … [Read more...]

Can Tablets Take the Place of Teachers?

By Pam@IW

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If children can learn to read, they can read to learn. That's the philosophy behind an experiment to find out if illiterate children can learn to read on their own with the help of a tablet. Please have a look at how tablets may replace teachers (in some instances). Thank you to BachelorsDegreeOnline for providing this infographic. What are your thoughts? … [Read more...]

Chicago Teachers On Strike – Education On Hold

By Pam@IW

Chicago teachers went on strike Monday for the first time in 25 years. They are in an intense dispute with Rahm Emanuel, the mayor of Chicago. The issues this dispute are centered around are teacher evaluations tied to student test scores, a longer school day, and other education policy changes. Over 29,000 teachers and support staff joined the picket line after union … [Read more...]

Time to Reconsider the “Highly Qualified” Teacher Designation?

By Guest

The U.S. educational system has been under fire for quite a while now, as class sizes continue to expand, federal and state funding shrinks, and the country lags behind the rest of the world in all of the important categories. Detractors have suggested that the quality of teachers may be one of the key problems, while teachers defend their best efforts under difficult … [Read more...]

Debate Continues over Year-Round Vs. Traditional School

By IW Team Member

Summer is now in full swing, and kids around the country are enjoying summer camp, time at the town pool, or just hanging out with other kids in the neighborhood. And while it's great to have that free time, summer vacation isn't much of a 'vacation' for us parents. Outside of having to entertain the kids 24/7, there's also the increased need to find babysitters or activities … [Read more...]

Eight More States Released From Federal Education Testing Rules

By Guest

The United States Education Department is constantly under fire these days, especially as American students continue to lag behind the rest of the world in most of the key subjects. But the issue isn't only one of school size and teacher quality, as politicians are pointing to the other party's failures with education to help sway elections. Last week, Mitt Romney took the … [Read more...]

Kindergarten Teacher Makes $700,000 on the Internet Selling Lesson Plans

By Guest

Teachers are incredibly dedicated professionals, and reap the reward of knowing that their work impacts generations of children. But while that is a feeling you can't put a dollar value to, it doesn't pay the bills, and teachers are notoriously underpaid. A new online marketplace called Teachers Pay Teachers is ready to change that, and already has shown some incredible … [Read more...]

Educators Working to Integrate Improved Technology in the Classroom

By Pam@IW

American universities do a great job teaching the educators of the future. New teachers are prepared for most contingencies, and do their absolute best in a flawed system. But they have not been formally prepared for how advances in technology affect education. Computer and tablet technology is swiftly invading classrooms across the country, but it is moving too fast for … [Read more...]

It’s Never Too Late for Education

By Pam@IW

I’ll never forget my mother’s face when I told her I wouldn’t be going back to college. That look of sheer disappointment will be with me forever. I was 16 at the time and more interested in the latest lip gloss shade and hair trends than algebra and the English language. However, after spending a couple of years in various dead end jobs, I admitted defeat and returned to … [Read more...]

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