New Year, New Education Plan

Education PlansThe Obama administration has big plans for education for the year 2013. The plan will greatly "help rebuild the economy". The U.S Secretary mentioned how "if we want to strengthen the American workforce, we must continue to invest in education". Obama plans on proposing a 14 billion one time strategic in areas such as "education programs with workforce demands , raising the teaching profession and increasing college affordability and quality. There needs to be more programs that will give students specific skills that prepares them for high skill jobs that employers are looking for. The department is willing to propose an investment of 1.1 billion to support training programs with workforce demands. Mainly the teachers will receive the respect they deserve, since they are the ones who will help students be prepared to offer them work that will be college affordability and quality.


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Christmas Quotes From Famous and Important Writers In Literature!

Christmans Quotes From Famous Important Writers In Literature.

William Shakespeare
"At Christmas I no more desire a rose,
Than wish a snow in May's new-fangled shows;
But like of each thing that in season grows."

 

Martin Luther
"Good news from heaven the angels bring,
Glad tidings to the earth they sing:
To us this day a child is given,
To crown us with the joy of heaven"

 

 

Sir Walter Scott
"Heap on the wood!
The wind is chill;
But let it whistle as it will,
We'll keep our Christmas merry still."

 

Christmas Quotes

Should Schools Ban Junk Food?

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Banning junk food is one of the most controversial arguements in Education debates.Some people argue that "school is where children spend most of their time and it is where we lay the foundation of eating habits". Some argue that "[banning] junk food does not teach young people how to make healthy choices; it simply removes some of their options. Both sides make a good point of schools teaching students responsibility about eating junk food. However as the obseity rates continue to rise, i personally think that schools should take action to prevent students from eventually having health related problems. What do you think ?
Ban Junk Food?

Survive Finale Exams Week

As the first semester is coming to an end, the final exams are drawing in closer. Here are some steps to help you be fully prepared for Exams week! First: Study two weeks ahead of time! Second:Mark Things you dint know Third:Spend 30 minutes studying Fourth:Get a good night sleep before exam Fifth:Set your alarm early the day of your exam Finally: 5 minutes before the exam realize that there's absolutely nothing you can do to improve your score, so don't psych yourself out.
How to survive Final Exams

Highschool Graduations Rises In the U.S

The Graduations rates in the United States have been rising.The Graduation rate increased to "75 percent [from] 72 percent". This has caused the dropouts to decrease as well, "the percent of students [who] don't graduate on time fell from 2,007 in 2002 to 1,1550 in 2010".Drop outs in high school, however are still a big matter. They still affect the United States economy in a negative way. Researchers also found that graduation rate vary in races, with "91.8 percent of Asian Americans, 82 percent of Whites,65.9 of Hispanics and 63.5 of blacks graduating on time. However some areas in the U.S are still not seeing any improvements on the graduations rates and drop out rates, so teachers have came up with a strategy to work more with those group of kids who are most likely to drop out. On average, "high school graduates earn $130,000 more over their life times,compared with peers who drop out of high school, according to a study. And also, a study shows that "transforming just one student to a high school graduate will yield more than $200,000 in higher tax revenue and savings for the government".
High School Graduation Rises In The U.S

What Are Thinking Maps ?

Thinking Maps 

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Thinking maps are based on 8 cognitive skills.These are used in k-12 grades are help students connect their visual "with a specific thought process". Thinking maps are a teachers tool to help students organize their thoughts and work. Students and teachers who understand thinking maps, have a much easier time interpreting things than those who don't use thinking maps.Thinking maps are used by all members of the school community.These also promote creativity, reflective thinking, and a concept development.Thinking maps are applied in all content areas.Students can use thinking maps where ever they go, from a math class to English class.
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Should P.E Be Required In Highscool?

Arguments Agaisnt P.E In High school

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Requiring physical education in high school has been one of the biggest debates that is still unresolved in some area's like Colorado. The Aurora school board decided "to eliminate health and physical education from its graduation requirements". They voted this way because they wanted to increase math, science and language requirements. Others argued that "removing P.E may not be the answer in an age when obesity is rising and health issues related to obesity are on the rise". Also P.E gives students to "improve overall health and [build] life skills". Also, sitting in school for 7 hours might be exhausting, therefore "its important to increase blood flow to the brain" by being active.Yes some people might say, but i play sports, but for those who don't, P.E should be required.


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