Eventually, school believed in me, and I believed in it. I must admit, that I did have a rocky start though. In fact, as a boy I hated school with all my heart. It was synonymous with suffering. I counted the minutes of my wasted afternoons. I had big plans: forts to built, creeks to cross, and ... View Post
7 Things Every Kid NEEDS to Know About College
When I was in high school I knew only one thing about college – I had to go. It was a universal truth, sung by a chorus of well-meaning adults, that a college degree was a golden ticket to a bright future. And if you didn't have that golden ticket, you were going to work at the golden ... View Post
Part Two: 7 Things Every Kid NEEDS to Know About College
Read the first part of Things Kids NEED to know about college HERE. Yes, it is true that on average, college graduates earn a million dollars more. However, before you get too excited, subtract the 4 to 7 years of college tuition, loans, and unearned income. Also, remember that not all degrees ... View Post
Education – What’s the Point?
What is the point of education? Long before any teaching takes place we must decide what we want to accomplish. Are we merely preparing our children for Jeopardy, or will their education enhance their future lives outside of academia? We believe that the sole purpose of education should be to ... View Post
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