It may be a new year, but you are probably still dealing with the same old "kid problems." The bad attitudes, disrespect, peer conflict, lying, school failure or family problems didn't change when you flipped the page on the calendar. Don't let last year's problems create another difficult year. Resolve to stop using last year's failed solutions, and instead substitute updated, more effective methods like those contained in our books, instant ebooks, workshops and web site. T...

Researching can be a time consuming task, whether it be for a news article, term paper, or simply general interest. Researching on the internet is quite convenient and has many advantages, but in turn, has some disadvantages also. Is internet research right for you?

Many students find math a challenging subject, and hiring math tutors can provide a great solution for trouble in the classroom. Difficulty with math is a widespread problem, particularly with the strong emphasis on testing for students in all grades. High stakes tests can create anxiety, especially for math students, and many students need outside help in order to gain confidence and adequately absorb the material. Tutors can access learning problems and devise a personalize...

How much do you know? Is there anything that you are curious about, something you would love to learn about? Whether you realize it or not, you are learning new things all the time. Every day you learn about the weather and about the people you encounter. You learn things at your school or your work. You learn that you feel better when you exercise and eat well and that you feel worse when you eat only junk food. It is pretty amazing how much we learn without even trying to l...

Have you always wanted to grow a vegetable garden but just haven't gotten around to it? Or perhaps you have always hoped to knit a blanket but you still have not learned how to knit. It is not to late to do the things you have always wanted to do. Regardless of your age or current skills, now can be the time to begin learning new things. Learning is an amazing ability that all humans have. No matter how little or how much we know now, there is always more to learn. There i...

I was talking recently to a young woman who had just returned from a teaching post in Korea. She said her first months in her job were a nightmare because of the unfamiliarity of everything. It made me wonder how teachers can prepare themselves to cope with culture shock. Anyone who leaves their familiar environment for a prolonged spell is prone to the stress of culture shock. Although we know on a rational level that we are going to meet unfamiliar routines and customs, ...

I was never one of those students for whom schooling came easily. On the contrary, there were several significant factors to which I owe deep gratitude for getting me through high school and then my years at university. The first and most significant factor that contributed to and I'd even say caused my eventual success in academia was undoubtedly my mother. She was a constant source of encouragement and confidence for me. Another source of inspiration for my studies came fro...

Many teachers earn a nice little tax free income by giving private tuition. This is not officially a tax free income, but very few declare it on their income tax return. Private tuition can be extremely beneficial to students. It can boost their confidence, fill in knowledge gaps and give practice in answering examination questions. Finding individual help for your son or daughter is not cheap. You may be able to find a teacher who will work at your house for £5 an hour...

I recently discussed a recurring issue following this question from an employer: ?My teachers do an excellent job in the classroom and feedback from students is positive. But when it comes to administrative duties, I find they are lax. Registers are sometimes forgotten, lesson records are sketchy, and reports on students are late and not very full. How can I make teachers understand that these duties are as much a part of their job as teaching?? Oh dear, I've heard this...

The Motivating Movement Through Marathoning Challenge Eighty-three students and teachers from seven Cleveland Schools are participating in a program designed to increase health and self-confidence. The eleven week Motivating Movement Through Marathoning Challenge is a joint program between Cleveland Schools and the Cleveland YMCA. The Motivating Movement Through Marathoning Challenge was created out of the Cleveland Department of Public Health?s nationally-funded Steps to ...