Have you noticed how some filters on your Instagram snaps make your photos look “old-school” or “lo-fi” with a vintage feel? Using these filters, our photos go through a digital process of wear and tear in order to give it more uniqueness, depth and personality. In this era of bits, bytes, ones and zeros, there has been a renewed interest in going low-tech that is being seen in the fashion, publishing, music, art and technology world.
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More schools are using the term personalized learning on their promotional materials so, naturally, this trending buzzword in education has piqued parents’ interest. What is personalized learning? And, if it’s such a good thing, why can’t all schools offer it?
As Marian Wright Edeleman said, “If you don’t like the way the world is, you change it. You have an obligation to change it. You just do it one step at a time.”
History has been shaped and molded by many figures from the past and present. Some of these people are controversial and their impact has not always been seen as positive, however, their actions have left a deep mark on history. To learn more about these figures, you can read the autobiographies and biographies suggested below.
The term Individual Learning Plan might be confused with an Individual Educational Plan, otherwise known as an IEP. This is a document created through the public school system for a student with a diagnosed learning disability. It describes how a student learns best and what accommodations should be made in order for that student to achieve specific objectives and academic goals. A neuropsychological evaluation, often referred to as a neuropsych, is more common in the private school community, and tend t
The following is an excerpt from English teacher James Vescovi's book "Eat Now; Talk Later":
My father was the first person in the family to go to college; I was the first to go to graduate school. While my grandparents were proud of my father’s achievement, they were totally baffled by mine. Tony and Desolina Vescovi, Italians who’d immigrated to New York in 1930, had had to quit school after fourth grade to work on their farms. They’d always thought that college was as high as a human could go.
It’s that time of year when public and private high schools will soon be informing applicants of their enrollment decisions. Among all the top schools, seats are limited and stiff competition is an unpleasant reality.
What happens when that letter arrives and it isn’t giving you the news you wanted to read? It means it’s time to sit down and do some homework. There are a lot of schools that will continue to have openings and you need to spend time researching the best ones for your specific needs.
American students are plagued with the belief that math is a talent. In one study comparing American students with Japanese students, American kids gave up on a problem after 30 seconds.
For many homeschool parents, high school is the most difficult time to meet the educational needs of their children. There are certain subjects that will seem easy to handle; many people are fairly conversant in topics related to English and history, but I’ve spoken with a number of parents who tell me they can’t help their teen with his math homework. What do you do when you’re supposed to be the person who teaches that math?
I am teaching Digital Illustration again at Beekman. Surprisingly, it is one of my more challenging courses.
We’ve written in the past about how to make sure that summer school won’t ruin your summer or how to make summer courses help you in meeting your educational goals. However, if you are like most people, you don’t want to think about anything school-related during the summer! How can you enjoy your summer vacation while not giving in to the “summer slide?”