They came to America looking for better lives — and better schools. The results were mixed.
The school system in Aurora, Colorado, is striving to accommodate more than 3,000 new students mostly from Venezuela and Colombia. Teachers have been helping them by translating vocabulary and handing out written instructions in Spanish. Outside the classrooms, it’s a…
What Is Supplemental Learning And How Can It Benefit Learners?
Why Is Supplemental Learning Crucial For Online Learners? One thing Instructional Designers can attest to is the speed with which learner needs are evolving. Trends in eLearning, corporate training, and individual industries are creating a demand for new courses more…
Mark Newell
Bio Mark Newell, PhD, RPA, is a writer and archaeologist in Lexington, South Carolina. In addition to working major archeological projects, he writes historical action adventure, science fiction and horror. Bio Mark Newell, PhD, RPA, is a writer and archaeologist…
76 Hilarious Biology Jokes That Will Crack Up the Classroom
Space Images/Shutterstock Of all the science classes you have in life, none are quite as fun as biology. Sure, chemistry and physics are great for those who want to become engineers or get into medicine, but for the rest of…
Kenyans React After George Natembeya Revealed What course He Studied At University Of Nairobi
Trans Nzoia County Governor George Natembeya has caused stir online. This comes after he revealed what he was studying in the university of Nairobi 29 years ago. According to George Natembeya is that he studied Degree in Anthropology from university…
The Mischievous Classroom
The Importance of Connection and Compassion It’s a rainy day. Jhinuk stepped out of her home knowing that she was going to get drenched in the rain on the way to her school. As a part of her regular routine,…
How to Maximize Your Student Discounts in Canada: Saving on Everything from Software to Public Transport
Smart Savings Strategies for Students in Canada Studying in Canada can be an exciting adventure. However, the cost of study in Canada can add up quickly. Between tuition fees, textbooks, and daily living expenses, students need to find ways to…
Why does modern Urdu copywriting make you cringe?
Faizan Usmani decries the lack of language proficiency among Urdu copywriters. People who think that teaching is the only profession one can join at any stage in life should revisit this misperception. And like teaching, Urdu copywriting is another seemingly…
Kenyan man flies maths teacher for vacation trip to US
“Mwalimu wa Maths… hapa ni wapi?” is a phrase Kenyans love to throw around when they feel they’ve ‘made it’. Kenyan math teachers have a domineering reputation, but Bob Mwiti, founder of the International Scholars Program has only gratitude to…
Mirror, mirror, shattered there
I smashed a mirror Pieces flew every which way Each reflecting a different me Each with something different to say Parallel partial realities Separately reflecting choices Some made, some not Each with their own insistent voices An eyeball over there…