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competence during this period. The 1980s students are now adults and grasp the concept that technology has become prominent in the field of education. High technology of this sort did not exist in the 1500s or 1800s but children born in the millennium are exposed to technology before they can speak. It is important that the focus is on the future of high technology and aimed at integrating it within the education of all students in every level of public schools in the United States. The U.S.…

normal life until my sophomore year in high school I was told that my older brother, Mario, was diagnosed with stage IV Hodgkin Lymphoma cancer. All of these events took a toll on my emotional and mental well being. I could never concentrate on my work. My grades plummeted, my friends worried and I became disconnected and distant with the world, trapped in my own mind. I had two options- to either let myself go into a never-ending swirl of depression or rise above and find myself. I realized…

Five Reasons Why You Need to Become a Croupier Right Now Have you ever wondered what it would be like to quit your current job and start doing something new? Many of us know that feeling: we want to be brave and do something new, but scared to give up regular life for the unpredictable. We either don’t know what we’d like to do instead, or else we think that our dream job is unattainable. Think no more, there could be a career as a croupier on the cards for you! It’s smooth, slick and…

young adults and has the ability of changing lives in good and even some bad ways. The cliche phrase, "the freshman 15," is common toward first year college students and it's an easy thing to obtain. There is a huge difference between high school and college, stress rises, eating habits change, and going out more and sleeping less starts occurring a lot more frequently. The 'myth' has been going on for a long time, but is…

Not a Man’s World Elaine McArdle and Michelle Conlin are writers for magazines such as The Boston Globe and Business Week. McArdle and Conlin articles are about boys falling behind in college education and girls becoming the lead gender in higher education. McArdle and Conlin argue that event though were the leading beneficiaries’ is education it has change in recent years. Their arguments of the articles suggest that boys today are becoming less interested in higher education due to their…

situations. Whether it be in a small town or a big city school district these incidents of violence have been the center of recent media attention. However, there have been recent incidents of police brutality within school districts, elementary and high school levels, which furthers the poor conversation of Student Resource Officers (SROs) in general. There are children growing up that are becoming exceptionally defiant and difficult to control in the learning environments. This has led to a…

the outside, then our public schools should be able to require their students to wear uniforms.” School uniforms or a formal dress code policy in public schools are on the rise, as nearly half have a policy in place or have plans to start one. (NAESP). Mandatory uniform policies in public schools are found more commonly in high-poverty areas. Uniforms keep wealthy students from bragging, prevent gang colors from entering the school, contribute to school spirit, and help teachers identify their…

It is the morning before all of the Frisco Independent School District Highs School tennis teams compete in the final face off to see who will be the best in singles and doubles. The weather is nice and it will quickly rise to the mid-90s meaning it will be warm but a perfect day to play the match of the year. I cannot wait to get to school to see my teammates and play my final match for Wakeland High School Tennis team. I have been preparing for this match for seven years, without realizing the…

schools for poor communities. Moreover, because local property tax increases should be approved by voter, it is often very difficult for extensive increase in education funding to be made, particularly from voters who live in rich school districts where high levels are already available. People do not want to overtax themselves to increase other people’s…

of money, a waste of time, and a waste of effort; others completely disagree. The question “Is college worth the cost?” acts as a frequently debated topic, one to which most people already have a predetermined answer to. The rise of college enrollments and the decline of high school dropouts shows a norm in the United States. Since a college diploma is now seen as the only entry ticket for essentially any good job, college is undoubtedly worth the cost. In order to become a well rounded…