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My name is Maria Moore, and I am the author of Southern Summers (released April 2008) and If A Kid Ruled The World which will be released this year. Currently employed as a school guidance counselor, I am a veteran educator who has a natural talent for working

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Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Memories: 13 of 102
As a child, I grew up in a very eccentric family; I had been drinking black coffee and driving (in my Dad's lap) since the ripe age of five. I spent a lot of time at my grandmother's house; especially during the summer. Grandma lived in the country. I mean the kind that's hard to imagine. Bluff Creek was a small town in ... More..
Style & Beauty > Body Image Body image: Mirror as an enemy: 3 of 21
I think that most people would agree that the mirror has distorted our view of ourselves and others. This sounds a bit like an oxymoron because a mirror is actually designed to give a true representation or description. I think the mirror is an enemy, but not without the allies of fashion magazines and television. Our societ... More..
Education > Special Education What are learning disabilities (LDs)?: 4 of 11
Education can be defined as the process of learning and developing as a result of schooling and other experiences. Special education is a group of services designed to meet the unique needs of students identified as having a disability. It involves adapting curriculum to meet needs. Students usually are targeted to receive... More..
Education > Special Education Classroom requirements for the hearing-disabled child: 1 of 1
Almost 13 in every 1,000 children under the age of 18 has some degree of hearing loss. Even a slight hearing loss can negatively affect academic achievement. While the magnitude of the educational impact of hearing loss will vary for each child, they will encounter language, academic and psychosocial problems. Students with... More..
Education > Education (Other) How standardized tests impact how teachers teach: 7 of 9
Presently, we are in an era of accountability, high stakes standardized testing and standards-based reform. Some would argue that tests make us accountable, better educated, skilled and motivated. People want to know and have some assurance that a surgeon, teacher, or pilot has passed a legitimate skill and knowledge test. ... More..
Education > Special Education Effective ways to engage ADHD students in school classrooms: 6 of 6
The impact of ADHD on the ability of students to learn is widely recognized and these students are eligible for services under Section 504. The school experience can be very challenging as the disability is marked by symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity and significant impairment in social and academic functio... More..