Tag: Education

Separation In Education Based On Learning Levels Is Poisonous

ForumChristian Rodriguez -
The tendency of educational institutions to separate students based on their learning velocity at a young age causes unneeded harm. Children who are identified as “gifted” or advanced are separated from their peers into enhanced classes. Contrastingly,...

New Mexico Law Inspires The Need For Free In-State Tuition

ForumChristian Rodriguez -
How would you go about ensuring long-lasting equity and social mobility opportunities?  Some say ensuring equitable access to education is a good way to do that.  New Mexico took a major step toward that. A bill was passed...

Tips For Undocumented Students Trying To Figure Out The Cost Of College

ForumLucia Galeano -
If you are undocumented, one of the greatest accomplishments you can achieve is to attend college. The American educational system often places barriers for...

The Arts Are Crucial In Education

ForumVictoria Avalo -
I work at an elementary school as an after care leader and often assist the school’s drama production during performances and whenever needed. When...

Our Education System Is Failing

ForumLucia Galeano -
The concept of school and the reality of it are entirely different. We are told that school is a place we will look forward...

Education Shouldn’t Prioritize Grades

ForumRobin Aitken -
If you look at the state of education in the United States, you might be underwhelmed. There is a problem with how we educate,...

Your GPA Is A Reflection Of Who You Are

ForumMaria Rodriguez -
Your GPA might look like just a number. But, while it isn’t the only thing that determines your future success, people use it to...

We Can’t Afford To Not Treat Teachers Like Superheroes

ForumAlexandra Joseph -
Imagine dropping your kids off at school and they go into a lab to sit in front of a computer screen. No human interactions,...

We Need To Reevaluate How We Educate And Value Teachers

ForumDaisy Collazo -
The cost of living has gone upward, so why are teacher’s wages being cut? Many people agree that teachers are not being paid enough,...

First MDC Teaching Academy Opens At Miami Springs Senior High

NewsAdriana Falero -
In an effort to alleviate the teacher shortage in Miami-Dade County Public Schools and encourage young students to pursue careers in education, the Miami...

Choosing Your Major: Practicality Vs. Passion

ForumMadison Monzon -
It’s a sad reality that so many people have dedicated years to doing something that they don’t enjoy. The realization that what I choose...

Global Conference Connects Students To World Issues

NewsMaria Vizcaino -
Twenty-five Miami Dade College students joined the Clinton Global Initiative University, a project of former President Bill Clinton’s Foundation for student leaders at the...

Alpha Delta Kappa Janice Kelly Memorial Scholarship

BriefingIvana Montoya -
The Alpha Kappa Delta Janice Kelly Memorial Scholarship is available to female college students pursuing a degree in education or a related field. To...