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With two masters degrees in education, and educational technology, as well as 23 years of coaching at the high school level, I am very qualified to share some knowledge that will be useful. I also pride myself on my sarcastic wit, entertaining people

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Jobs & Careers > Resumes & Cover Letters 10 Ways to build a resume you are proud of: 1 of 46
Whether looking for your first job, or moving up into top level management, few things speak better of you than your resume. Here are ten things to consider when creating a resume for yourself:1) What is a resume and what goes in it? A resume is nothing more than a verbal snapshot of who you are, what your experiences have be... More..
Education > Secondary School (Other) Should school districts provide cash rewards for high grades and test scores?: 2 of 67
We already have this system in place. It is called a scholarship. Recipients of high grades and test scores are already rewarded by foundations, universities and private contributors. To offer more money for achievement would not cause more people to be motivated, but simply reward again, those who have already demonstrated t... More..
Jobs & Careers > Education Jobs What you need to know before you become a teacher: 1 of 15
They never told me! Having been a teacher for over 20 years it is easy to look back and see some things that no one ever mentioned about the education profession. None of my college professors in any education class, not a single teacher in the building where I student taught, why is this? My guess is that they did not want t... More..
Education > Educational Philosophy Ideas for improving the United States education system: 8 of 99
There is a simple recipe. If we choose not to follow it, one may as well put a fork in the educational system in the United States because it is done. With drop out rates over 50% in some major metropolitan cities, (but enough about the teachers) we need improvement. Here are a few of the basic ingredients in the needed recip... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Baseball Should Barry Bonds be allowed into the Hall of Fame?: 4 of 36
Despite being the most prolific homerun hitter in baseball history, when it comes to immortalizing Barry Bonds as one of baseball's elite by putting him in the Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, there should be no consideration to do so. Athletics have lost their lustre due to a sharp decline in integrity, character, and loyalty. O... More..
Education > Secondary School Issues The pros and cons of being popular at school: 1 of 8
In the school world, one can be basking in the glow of the limelight one minute, and be cast out of the social circle on their ear the next. This is the world of school society. The pros of this come when one does not seek this attention, but rather has it come to them without intention. The cons come when people intentionall... More..
Education > Teachers & Administrators Lesson planning and diversity: 1 of 7
Because knowledge is built on the concept of diversity, there is a balance that needs to exist between overemphasizing and creating awareness. The job of the classroom teacher, through their lesson planning, is to make those who are unaware of the value of diversity more appreciative, while not turning every lesson into a cul... More..
Arts & Humanities > 20th & 21st Century US History Judging Truman's decision to drop atomic bombs on Japan: 9 of 54
Short-term memory. Americans have a terminal case of it. While Europeans can intelligently recall the impact of events some 1500 years ago or more, Americans move from headline to headline, and rarely remember anything less than a 9/11 or Pearl Harbor incident. Many times we have to have our history re-told to us, because we ... More..
Education > Teachers & Administrators Are we giving students too much power over teachers?: 5 of 30
Kids today feel a sense of entitlement. While it's true that they are entitled to a good education, safety, and respectful treatment in our schools, the expectation on the part of kids and parents has gone way beyond those boundaries. Gone are the days where teachers are viewed as professionals, but rather, they are seen as m... More..
Education > Colleges & Universities (Other) Is professor bias a problem in our public colleges and universities?: 4 of 24
Having taught for 20 years at the high school and college levels, I take the topic of professor bias very seriously. I have witnessed more and more, the slanting of curriculum and delivery in order to sway young minds toward certain viewpoints. Those who view teaching as a way to convince people WHAT to think are in the wrong... More..