The Sun is a star that gives us heat and light and, believe it or not, the heat that comes from the Sun is constant and never changes in its intensity. So, the amount of heat that the Sun gives in January in Chicago is actually that same amount of heat that is given in July in Chicago! Why is that? Head on inside to learn more about this interesting science fact.
I frequently tell students they’re fortunate to attend a bilingual school. They receive half of their instruction in English and half in Spanish. My students truly have an advantage when it comes to finding careers if they learn and practice both languages. With knowledge of multiple languages comes more career options and higher salaries.
Latigdra Brown, who graduated earning a Bachelors Degree in Psychology from the University of Louisiana, struggled to find her self in college. In fact she left with more questions than she had started with. Her journey to find fulfillment in her work led her to Houston, TX where she accepted a job at Lone Star Community College as a Financial Aid Advisor.
The debate about the what are the most important elements in education has been going on since ancient times. For as long of a period, educators have been gathering together and doing “something different” to teach the next generation of children. In this case, charter schools have been here all along! Well, not quite. Head inside to learn more.
They have their lives next to you but these are their own lives already. They have their own friends, and own interests. And—computers along with this fascination with electronics. Well, my kids started by taking over our home computer, then my laptop. I got a used laptop for them—it ended up being too outdated for what they needed for true 21st century experiences.
To help educators acquire innovative and classroom-friendly technology tools, Eduporium is an excellent free option. We give back a portion of our profits to schools, and we offer the entire school community no-hassle access to academic discounts on technology from hundreds of vendors. All your school has to do is sign-up. Why do we do it? We care.
Imagine a school fundraiser—your traditional bake sales, auctions, or other things you’ve tried. If the burden falls on the parents to supply all the items being sold, there may not be enough to sell! If it’s a bake sale, it’s always a bit of a gamble (what if everyone else is allergic to nuts? It’s no one’s fault). Who coordinates it? There’s a lot of details and hopefully this can help.
We’re very excited that our new website is up and we can finally embrace our vision of bringing the best educational technology to K12 schools and families. Along with our website, we’re also launching our blog. We have so much to say—we’re parents, we’re geeks, we know what it’s like trying to find out how technology fits into education.
