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Edwin Hubble was an Astronomer and scientist who changed our entire cosmology and revolutionized the field of astrophysics. Hubble’s research helped to prove the universe is expanding and he also created a classification system for galaxies we now call the Hubble sequence. He has been called one of the most influential astronomers since the times of Galileo, Kepler and Newton.On November 20th, 1889 in Marshfield, Missouri, Edwin Hubble was born to parents John Powell Hubble, an insurance…

The middle school is a school organization containing grades six to eight, and sometimes fifth that places an emphasis on creating a student-centered learning environment. Professionals within middle schools should strive to provide students with a curriculum that is integrative, challenging, and relevant via flexible scheduling, advisor-advisee programs, and teaming. Teaming with members of the faculty, the students’ families, and the members of the community is an important component to…

People tend to argue whether volunteering should be induced by schools and businesses. Volunteering, as any type of action, is judged by people and has its own positive and negative sides. In order to be more precise, historical background of volunteering should be taken into consideration. At different decades of the twentieth century, volunteering had its own image. For instance, in 1960s volunteering was considered as one of the ways to reject the energy of young people, whereas in 1970s the…

With a profound hearing loss since the age of five, I'd beat the odds, putting myself through college and cultivating my career over the years. It was perhaps a modest picture of success, but it was all mine. "Taking a break" could mean a death sentence for a career in technology, where things changed constantly. Perhaps I sound dramatic. But it turns…

while at school. My personality and lifestyle has molded itself around that concept-and I am much happier because of it! I can’t thank you enough for being an inspiration to me-and for pushing + motivating me. Most people believe that it is your college professors who you’ll remember the most. While there are some-I couldn’t…

Community College Access” There is a bill that is being proposed and that is to give free tuition for community colleges, but there is an argument that since tuition is averaged around $3300 they also give pell grants and other grants to poor and working class students that they get more out of it. When you talk about money it plays a big role. There is money being involved and when there is it will have an affect how education is maintained. There are students who go to college and when…

The Day I Choose LCC Have you ever thought about what college you would attend and how successful you would be? Well I have, as child I would imagine what college I would attend and would I be able to succeed. I imagined how collage would be, would I attended a large university or a small local community college. Students may even worry about the ACT and SAT and how successful will they be when taking those two extremely important tests. Luckily, I choose a school that didn 't stress me out…

develop cultural identity so the new generation can continue to play an important role in globalization. This confusion causes an immediate reaction: continue to do what has been done in the past--instruct children to work hard, do well, and earn a college degree, then they will get a job. Many would argue that this philosophy helped the older generation be successful in their educational and post-educational careers, so it should not be changed; however, in the words of Ken Burns, “the…

not made any themselves other than the decision to halt their education career. Aside from a limited knowledge of higher education, my parents could not invest the time much less the money in my college search necessary for a quality college experience. Another dilemma with searching for an ideal college and career was being assisted by educators who would only be able to do so temporarily. Gear Up IV has served as the solution to all of the complications that would could eventually prevent a…

high schools teach students to learn how to take standardized tests on writing, rather than actually prepare them for college. Therefore, most secondary students are entering college without an understanding of how to meet demands of college writing beyond the prescribed “standard five-paragraph essay.” Susan Fanetti’s “Closing the Gap between High School Writing Instruction and College Writing Expectations” examines the discrepancy between American high schools and their post-secondary…