Category: School

  • Civil Science Implementation in Schools

    Abstract Civil science remains instrumental in bridging the gap in the acquisition and development of adequate competencies in science education. This learning process allows learners to have first-hand experiences and observations on scientific issues and developments. In this paper, a detailed research study is proposed that can guide schools and policymakers to encourage more learners…

  • Yorktown Elementary School Improvement Plan

    Introduction Yorktown Elementary School (YES) is specialized in math and science and provides education services to approximately 600 multiculturally diverse children attending kindergarten and elementary school grades from one to five (YES, 2018). The school is situated in York County, VA, and is part of the York County School Division (YCSD), an award-winning school system…

  • Does School Teach Children to Think?

    It is said that thinking is a skill. It is learned and developed but is mostly just taken for granted especially when it comes to children (Zonnios, 2007). Children are activated in their thinking based on what they see the adults in their lives do. Definitely, thinking is a tool and because of this feature,…

  • A School as a Young Child Might See It

    A school is a place where people go to learn and become knowledgeable. Young children have different perception of a school. Some may see it as a better place to be while others see it as the worst place to be. The children who perceive school as a better place to be may have the…

  • Alternative School Programs: Comparative Study

    Effective education which is the purpose of various school programs depends on several factors and it is on the basis of the programs introduced in a specific school system that effectiveness of education is rated. The school programs, therefore, takes into consideration several of such factors that define the quality and effectiveness of the education…

  • Graduation Rate Between SEC vs. ACC Schools

    Table of Contents Introduction About ACC and SEC schools Shocking results Change of rules Rationale used in ranking Assumptions Review References Introduction The graduation rate surveys were done by the AFCA (American Football Coaches Association) to honor nine ACC (Atlantic Coast Conference) schools. The schools had graduated over seventy percent of their football student athletes…

  • No Child Left Behind School Program

    Table of Contents Introduction Main Text Conclusion References Introduction Texas had a very low rating for education when Bush was governor, and it s educational policy was the model for the No Child Left Behind program that is plaguing our schools. This faulty program is seriously damaging education, schools and our kids. Scarce educational funds…

  • Student Dropouts in Bully-Friendly Schools

    Table of Contents Introduction Background Significance Discussion Conclusion References Introduction In order for the students to be able to have a successful learning process at schools, one of the vital factors is for the children to feel safe. In that regard, bullying can be considered a matter of concern that plays a major role in…

  • Education Programs in South Carolina High School

    South Carolina High School, Greenville, provides high perspectives for its students through several education programs and curriculum sections. The school is aimed not only at promoting their values among the youth but the adults either. High school diploma earning gives a wide range of career opportunities for all students of South Carolina High School. The…

  • Charter Schools: Hope or Hype? by Jack Buckley

    In their book Jack Buckley and Mark Schneider attempt to assess the effectiveness of charter schools. The authors try to determine whether they are a real breakthrough in American education or just the result of a well-staged advertising campaign. The major peculiarity of these institutions is that they are accountable for academic progress of their…