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Separation In Education Based On Learning Levels Is Poisonous

August 23, 2022 Christian Rodriguez Education

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, those who struggle are placed in less advanced courses that hinder the… Read the rest at our website.

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

April 18, 2022 Christian Rodriguez Education, bill, free tuition, New Mexico

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 by the state to cover tuition fees for public colleges and… Read the rest at our website.

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

June 1, 2020 Lucia Galeano college, undocumented students, future, Education

If you are undocumented, one of the greatest accomplishments you can achieve is to attend college. The American educational system often places barriers for undocumented students that want to continue their education after high school. During my senior year of high school, I felt unsure of how I’d be… Read the rest at our website.

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The Arts Are Crucial In Education

January 10, 2020 Victoria Avalo Arts, Education

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 I am not helping the drama program, I am on the field coaching students of all ages or in the classroom assisting students with homework.… Read the rest at our website.

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Our Education System Is Failing

September 13, 2019 Lucia Galeano Education, students, careers, school, workforce

The concept of school and the reality of it are entirely different. We are told that school is a place we will look forward to, enjoy, and learn from. While school teaches numerous subjects that help us develop into well-rounded individuals, it leaves out one of the most crucial… Read the rest at our website.

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Education Shouldn’t Prioritize Grades

January 11, 2019 Robin Aitken Education, standard testing

If you look at the state of education in the United States, you might be underwhelmed. There is a problem with how we educate, which is demonstrated in the Pew Research Center’s global education ranking: the USA is in 27th place. With that in mind, why is the ranking… Read the rest at our website.

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Your GPA Is A Reflection Of Who You Are

November 2, 2018 Maria Rodriguez Education, GPA

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 tell a lot about yourself. For some it can be a quantitative evaluation to make a comparison between two candidates, but for others it serves… Read the rest at our website.

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We Can’t Afford To Not Treat Teachers Like Superheroes

October 5, 2018 Alexandra Joseph Education, Teachers, schools

Imagine dropping your kids off at school and they go into a lab to sit in front of a computer screen. No human interactions, no laughter, no real face to face communication like we had in grade school. Instead, Amazon’s Alexa is teaching them communication skills. Just a single… Read the rest at our website.

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We Need To Reevaluate How We Educate And Value Teachers

November 10, 2017 Daisy Collazo Education, Teachers

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, even students agree and they don’t always know the inner workings of the education system. According to the Washington Post: “Average weekly wages (inflation adjusted)… Read the rest at our website.

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First MDC Teaching Academy Opens At Miami Springs Senior High

November 4, 2016 Adriana Falero MDC, Education, Teaching, Teaching Academy, Teachers, Miami Springs

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 Dade College School of Education launched a brand new teaching academy at Miami Springs Senior High School. The technical, career oriented program enables students to… Read the rest at our website.

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