education
"We don't need no education, we don't need no thought control," Pink Floyd sang. But to become functional humans, all children have to learn something, somehow.
What bloggers really don't agree on is how. There's a strong blogging community around homeschooling, but also strong defenders of state education in many countries. Other bloggers are just concerned about how to find the best private school.
In many parts of the world, meanwhile, parents and children are struggling to work out how to get any education at all. And then there's the whole debate about what children should be taught: from matters of sex to evolution, and much more...
Original Technorati articles tagged “education”
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in FamilySchool Today is a Race To Nowhere

Too much homework and lack of sleep leave kids of today in a race to nowhere. Documentary chronicles education cultureby idontgetit / on Sep 4, 2010 -
in LifestyleDiversity And Children Series - Part 4

Teaching acceptance and tolerance of different cultures is not forcing our ways and views on the childrenby SaharAndrade / on Aug 27, 2010 -
in LifestyleDiversity And Children Series - Part 3

Leaving the kids in their comfort zone by allowing them not to mix is a total injustice to the childrenby SaharAndrade / on Aug 26, 2010
Latest blogosphere posts tagged “education”
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milk is the answer we were looking for
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We’ve been trying to prepare the Iz (for those of you who don’t know, Izabella turned 2 in July) for the arrival of Levi. Today we had the following conversation. Me: What is Levi going to eat? Iz: From mommy’s boobs. Me: But what is he going to get from Mommy’s boobs? Iz: A special treat?31 minutes ago -
Alternatives to MSW?
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Please help me not screw up again and figure out how to get the education I need. I went to college right out of high school, and ended up with a Theater Arts degree. I basically spent the 4 years partying, depressed, and completely confused about what I wanted to do. Five years later, I made a mistake and went back ...1 hour ago -
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1862 Over two days, of the 5th and the 6th, patches of dirt at Moliagul went on the market for the first time being sold with flair and elan from the Dunolly Court House . See? With her wiles no one could resist the Plano fairy! 1971 The Victorian Education Department (as it was then ...2 hours ago -
Is Everyone a Candidate for Dental Implants?
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If you are missing a few teeth and youre embarrassed about it, dont fret. There is hope for you. That hope comes in the form of dental implants. Because of the development of implant dentistry, people do not have to live their entire lives with large gaps between their teeth. Everyone has the opportunity to have the ...2 hours ago -
Student Loan Financing – How to Find the Right Deals
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Loans are not the only way to get financing, of course. Most colleges have additional funding available in the shape of grants and scholarships, often funded through the patronage of wealthy benefactors from the past. In the US, there are a number of solutions for those about to set off on their new and exciting ...2 hours ago -
Letters: Pride and prejudice in state school choices
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Please, no more articles about middle-class "panic" and secondary schools ( Cant do God, cant pay fees … so what next? , Family, 4 September). The panic and fear doesnt help. Like the writer of the piece, Andrew Penman, I faced finding a secondary school in Merton for my son. I considered church schools but, for me, ...3 hours ago -
One overseas student in five overstays in UK, Home Office report shows
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A fifth of the international students who come to Britain to study remain after their visas expire One international student in five remains in the UK after their initial visa has expired, according to Home Office research published today. The study reveals that almost 40,000 of those who arrived on an overseas ...3 hours ago -
Graduate tax would prompt top graduates to leave Britain, CBI warns
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Business leaders believe tens of thousands would emigrate to avoid being charged for degree according to salary Tens of thousands of the UKs best graduates would emigrate if ministers went ahead with plans to charge university leavers for their degrees according to how much they earned, business leaders warn today. ...3 hours ago -
Summer lovin all about the chemistry
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Throughout the school year students are caught counting down to one thing: summer. Its a time of freedom. No homework, no teachers and virtually no stress. When school starts up in the fall the question asked isnt "What are you going to do with your school year?" but rather "What did you do with your summer?" read ...3 hours ago -
Autism
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Autism My son was diagnosed with Autism at the age of 2 years and 3 months. A month later he was on intensive one-on-one home-based therapy. By five, he was in a regular mainstream school, totally indistinguishable from his peers. I soon found there was very little software available to teach children with ...3 hours ago -
A Bronx Film School Tale
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From left, Isabel Balazs, Rebecca D’Agostino and Dylan Salcedo, students at Ghetto Film School, at work in a Bronx park. The school is located in the South Bronx.3 hours ago -
Going Green and Saving Money: Using Thieves Products for Wellness… a FREE Webinar
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Recognizing the hazard of using dangerous chemical-based products in the home, Young Living created a line of safe household products packed with the power and protection of Thieves. From toothpaste and mouthwash to cleaning products, hand soaps, and even throat lozenges, the Thieves product line provides safe, ...3 hours ago -
Scholarships For Moms Going to College – If You Want College Scholarships, Apply Early
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One of the major expenses that a family needs to brace up for is education, especially college education. This all translates to more money needed by each educational institution. Schools have kept on increasing tuition and other fees. Thankfully, private institutions and individuals, as well as government funds are ...3 hours ago -
UTEP’s MBA Programs Named #1 in the Nation by Hispanic Business
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Aggregated by HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information3 hours ago -
Starvation Island in Zimbabwe revisited
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STARVATION ISLAND, Zimbabwe (eTN) - I stood, rather pensive, watching the guys launch the boat, not because of any issue with them, but because I was about to embark on yet another trip across Lake Ka read more4 hours ago -
SMU Results July 2010
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SMU Result July 2010 : Sikkim Manipal University Directorate of Distance Education (SMUDE) has announced the Results for Examination July 2010. SMU is the result of a unique partnership between the Government of Sikkim and Manipal Education. Established in 1995, it is the first government-private initiative in the ...4 hours ago -
Student Loans Versus Scholarships, Which is Which?
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The issue of the rising cost of education is not new to everyone, whether it’s for rich people or those who just barely make a living. However, this is not much of a threat for those who want to get into college, but fail to meet their expenses. This is because the two choices made available to them, first is ...4 hours ago -
Education: How Do We Reach Out to Kids that Just Dont Give a Shit?
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Look, there have been many movies made about the one teacher dedicated enough to turn some delinquent, half-drugged-out, wheres-my-momma, and are-you-my-daddy teenager into a Rhode Scholar. But sadly, the national graduation rate still sucks. You know what that tells me? It tells me that the problem may not be ...4 hours ago -
Sausalito Art Festival
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Bangles, Hazy Shade Of Winter Sausalito 9 4 10 048 Modern English – 16 Days/Gathering Dust (Live at the Sausalito Art Festival, Sept. 4, 2010) Science Technology & Education » Blog Archive » Sausalito Art … Marin Independent Journal Last year attendance at the Sausalito Art Festival grew ...5 hours ago -
The Virginia Scorecard, 9-5/6-10
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1. It’s Deja Vu All Over Again The McDonnell administration got firsthand experience this week with the VITA mess. A systems meltdown lasting multiple days prevented thousands of Virginians from renewing their licenses and paying their taxes. A signature initiative of the Warner administration, VITA has turned ...5 hours ago


