Because Education Matters
More and more parents are making the decision to homeschool their kids. Perhaps they are unhappy with the available public school education, or they can’t afford private school, or they simply want to take full responsibility for their children’s education. Whatever the reason, homeschooling is rising in popularity. It’s not for everyone, though, and it’s [...]
Opinion is often divided on whether a private or state education is better, with arguments arising to defend each side. What are the key similarities and differences between state education and private education? A private education is usually considered to be better than a state education, just as private healthcare is often thought to be [...]
The college admissions essay is one of the most dreaded parts of applying to your desired institution. Thousands of high school students write them every year, and many of them have no clue where to start or what the admissions boards are looking for. When writing your essay, there are some general tips and tricks [...]
The recent economic downturn has left many without full-time employment for the first time in their adult lives. When faced with the prospect of finding a new job, some are deciding that it is time to take their lives in a different direction. Out of every crisis an opportunity is born. Losing a job or [...]
The beauty about school trips is not only the fact that they get students out into the fresh air to experience the world, but whilst they are having so much fun with new experiences, most do not even realise they’re developing interests in curriculum subjects. Class trips may also inspire students in their choice of [...]
The U.S. educational system is in crisis. Students in U.S. public schools consistently rank behind other countries in mathematics, reading comprehension and science. The most recent assessment (2007) by Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) ranks U.S. schools as average. The study included a total of 41 industrialized nations; the 30 member countries of [...]
