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Category Archives: Education news
Cheating in school: Caught cheating in college and SAT cheating in high school
Recent news stories about cheating on the SAT exam have once again placed a spotlight on the issue of cheating on tests and other instances of cheating in school among college students. With so much riding on success in college …
Study: Facebook affecting grades in college?
Is there a relationship between using Facebook and getting lower grades in college? A recent study exploring this topic came up with some interesting conclusions.
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Ethics in education: The challenge of teaching ethics in the classroom
From Enron to WorldCom to the 2008 financial meltdown, the world economy has been shaken because of the actions of a group of people who seem to lack ethical behavior. But what is ethical behavior? Can teaching ethics in the …
Teaching strategies: The need for teaching media literacy in education
In an age when information is just a mouse click away, students are spending more time doing online research. The availability of powerful search engines that find information combined with social networking tools that allow sharing of information has sparked …
Banned Books Week 2011 focuses on sex and drugs
This week marks the 30th installment of Banned Books Week when the American Library Association (ALA) celebrates the freedom to read, the importance of the First Amendment, and highlights cases of censorship in schools and libraries across the United States.
Overconfident and Underperforming
Does high self-esteem mean high test scores? Natalie Monroe, a Philadelphia teacher, was recently disciplined when comments posted on her blog about her students came to light. Without using names, Monroe complained about her students’ laziness and lack of motivation. …
College tuition and fees continue to rise
What does it cost to get a college degree? The job market has always been competitive, and in the current strained economy, it is even more so today. A job seeker needs every edge possible to leap to the top …
Meaningful Memories
Sticking Points Do you find yourself unable to recall important facts you’ve studied for school or work? Richard Palmer says that’s because “You have never truly concentrated on them.” In his book Brain Train: Studying for Success, Palmer explains, “if …