Hot Topics in Education

• ROTC Programs: How Do They Work?

  Mar 13, 2020 – Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) programs prepare students for careers in the military and help them develop leadership skills. These programs offer scholarships to students who are interested in attending college and serving in the military at the same time. ROTC programs are available for the Army, Air Force, Navy, and Marine Reserve Officers Training Corps.

• 75 to 98 Percent of College Students Have Cheated

  Jun 29, 2011 – Back in 1940, only 20 percent of college students admitted to cheating during their academic careers. Today, that number has increased to a range of 75%-98%.

• Illiteracy: The Downfall of American Society

  Jun 13, 2011 – Widespread illiteracy not only leads to lower education and employment rates, it is also linked to increased crime and incarceration and a high social and economic cost. Read on to learn more about the terrible effects of illiteracy on society and what you can do to help.

• Public Vs. Private School: Study Says There Is No Difference

  Jun 13, 2011 – With all of the highly publicized failures of America's public schools, it's easy to assume that students in private schools are receiving a better education. But a study released in 2007 by the Center on Education Policy (CEP) found that students in public urban high schools perform, on average, just as well as those in private high schools.

• Visual Literacy Vs. Visual Communication: What's the Difference?

  Dec 20, 2010 – While visual literacy and visual communication are related, there are many differences between the two. Albeit, visual communications is a much broader field of study and offers myriad possibilities for career employment.

• 55 Colleges Under Investigation for Unethical Student Loan Practices

  Nov 02, 2007 – The Department of Education announced Wednesday that it is seeking more information regarding lending practices from 55 colleges and universities. Although the schools are not accused of doing anything 'illegal' at this time, it is obvious that most of the schools on the list engaged in questionable behavior.

• 12 Percent of U.S. High Schools Could Be Labeled a Dropout Factory

  Oct 30, 2007 – According to a new study, the nickname fits the 1,700 U.S. high schools that have graduation rates under 60 percent. The highest concentration of poorly performing schools is in Southern states like Florida and South Carolina.

• State Tests Dumbed Down to Create a False Impression of NCLB Success

  Oct 10, 2007 – A new report reveals that the tests states use to determine reading and math proficiency under No Child Left Behind are giving people a false impression in regards to the success of NCLB. Many states have dumbed tests down to increase proficiency rates, and created disparities that insure at least two-thirds of American children attend schools with low expectations.

• Hugs and High Fives Banned in School

  Oct 05, 2007 – Some schools ban cell phones and junk food, while others prohibit recess tag. But the latest ban sweeping the nation - a ban on hugs, high-fives, hand holding, and other forms of PDA - has students, and some parents, frustrated and angry.

• Top 5 Reasons Why Public Schools Are Failing Our Children

  Aug 23, 2007 – Force-feeding children a public education hasn't accomplished anything. American students can't keep up with the students in other countries, and the average U.S. fourth grader doesn't even have the most basic proficiency in common school subjects. How can the situation be fixed? By establishing what the problem is, of course. To start, here are the top 5 reasons why public schools are failing.

• Wal-Mart Steals Billions From Public Schools

  Aug 03, 2007 – Wal-Mart wants you to think you're getting a bargain, but in reality, the store is taking you for the ride of your life and stealing billions from public coffers that should be dedicated to funding our public education system.

• The Dirty Secrets of the Privatized Student Loan Industry

  Jul 30, 2007 – Thanks to the privatization of student loans, college students and their parents are at the mercy of an $85 billion industry that is all too content to make students pay dearly for a college education. The problems with the system are appalling, causing everything from campaign abuses and conflicts of interest to taxpayer theft.

• Top 10 Hottest College Degrees

  Jul 17, 2007 – Getting a good job after college is what earning a degree is all about. If you want to make sure you have the skills that current and future employers need, check out this list of the top 10 hottest college degrees.

• Top Ten Reasons Why Merit Pay for Teachers Is a Terrible Idea

  Jul 10, 2007 – The Bush Administration has spent some $80 million since November to promote a performance-based compensation program for teachers. But many educators and others are not willing to stand behind this merit pay system. Here are ten good reasons why merit pay for teachers is a terrible idea.

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• ROTC Programs: How Do They Work?

  Mar 13, 2020 – Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) programs prepare students for careers in the military and help them develop leadership skills. These programs offer scholarships to students who are interested in attending college and serving in the military at the same time. ROTC programs are available for the Army, Air Force, Navy, and Marine Reserve Officers Training Corps.

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• Public Vs. Private School: Study Says There Is No Difference

  Jun 13, 2011 – With all of the highly publicized failures of America's public schools, it's easy to assume that students in private schools are receiving a better education. But a study released in 2007 by the Center on Education Policy (CEP) found that students in public urban high schools perform, on average, just as well as those in private high schools.

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• Visual Literacy Vs. Visual Communication: What's the Difference?

  Dec 20, 2010 – While visual literacy and visual communication are related, there are many differences between the two. Albeit, visual communications is a much broader field of study and offers myriad possibilities for career employment.

View All

• 55 Colleges Under Investigation for Unethical Student Loan Practices

  Nov 02, 2007 – The Department of Education announced Wednesday that it is seeking more information regarding lending practices from 55 colleges and universities. Although the schools are not accused of doing anything 'illegal' at this time, it is obvious that most of the schools on the list engaged in questionable behavior.

View All

• Hugs and High Fives Banned in School

  Oct 05, 2007 – Some schools ban cell phones and junk food, while others prohibit recess tag. But the latest ban sweeping the nation - a ban on hugs, high-fives, hand holding, and other forms of PDA - has students, and some parents, frustrated and angry.

View All

• Wal-Mart Steals Billions From Public Schools

  Aug 03, 2007 – Wal-Mart wants you to think you're getting a bargain, but in reality, the store is taking you for the ride of your life and stealing billions from public coffers that should be dedicated to funding our public education system.

View All

• Top Ten Reasons Why Merit Pay for Teachers Is a Terrible Idea

  Jul 10, 2007 – The Bush Administration has spent some $80 million since November to promote a performance-based compensation program for teachers. But many educators and others are not willing to stand behind this merit pay system. Here are ten good reasons why merit pay for teachers is a terrible idea.

View All