Even if you're just starting your boarding school research, there's a good chance you already have an impression of what boarding school is like. This impression might come from books you've read, such as "Catcher in the Rye" or "A Separate Peace." It also might come from movies you've watched like "Dead Poet's Society," or "School Ties." These

Cultural differences in communicating are important for a teacher to understand because cross-cultural communication abounds in early childhood classrooms. Its goals include communicating despite differences, cooperating for multicultural unity, and respecting the values of others. Culture is defined as all the activities and achievements of a

I recently interviewed two students in the same class to get an idea of how they were handling their science fair projects. And the differences between the two were remarkable. Student A who we will call Johnny (no real names, please), had a whole team behind him. His mother is a teacher and his sister is an A student who twice won science fair

There is no doubt in anyone's mind that the internet is here to stay. More than 75% of U.S. homes have at least one personal computer, and that number is rising every single day. But, many parents may be unaware of the extent that the internet plays in your child's education. It is now becoming routine for each and every classroom to come equi

Many superstitions can be the basis for science fair projects to help determine whether or not they are for real. I once heard that if you put an acorn on your window sill, it will keep the lightning out. This could be a science fair project if you have eight or ten years to do the experiment. Just put an acorn on each window sill in your house

Maturing from a teen into a young adult is a period of intense exploration of your individual beliefs and goals in life. For many teens, it is a time of excitement yet turmoil; everything is rapidly changing around you and you struggle to keep your feet on the ground. Surviving your teen years is possible with perseverance and a positive outlook

Getting in the habit of reading early stokes the fires of curiosity and general reading habits later in life. That is why most programs that spearhead the population of elementary students look to catch struggling readers at as early of an age as possible. To grasp the scope of the problem, it's been estimated that 40 percent of children find readi

Bacteria grow in a wide variety of conditions. They may be found on the tops of mountains, the bottom of the ocean, in the stomachs of animals, and in the frozen ice of Antarctica. In terms of evolution, bacteria are thought to be very old organisms, appearing about 3.7 billion years ago. One feature that has enabled them to spread so far, and last

In many cases, a uniform is superior to a regular dress code. Of course, that concept is now changing as more schools both the public and parochial ones are seeing the advantages of a uniform. In addition, you will be able to clearly distinguish your students from those from other schools. Believe it or not, studies have shown that uniforms worn in

If you are thinking about in-home tutoring for your child you are not alone. There are many people that use this method to get their child back on track. In addition, this type of tutoring also allows for you, the parent, to take a step back. In many cases, a child will simply be reluctant to work with a parent to improve their school work. But

The Pep Rally is one of the most effective activities in moulding school spirit and school loyalty. It also instills various elements of sportsmanship into the student body and has a definite part in a secondary school curriculum. For this reason a Pep Rally should be much more than a "Yell Practice" session. The cheerleaders have a big responsi

Oh dear, your days of peace and quiet are over. Your child will be creating a science project for the school science fair. Your kitchen will become a laboratory with messy chemicals and gooey liquids. Your living room will become a staging area for display boards, charts and graphs. Your computer area will be covered with pages and pages of researc

It's that time of year again. Kids learn by doing, and this is the opportunity the inquisitive geniuses have been waiting for. Is second-hand smoke harmful? Do boys or girls have better study habits? Is the air more polluted at the bus station than near my home? Kids are always asking questions and science fairs afford them the oppor

Handwriting, reading and of course, 1st grade spelling are among the basic things your child learns in school. These three are very important as your child's learning capacity with regard to these three aspects can make or break his learning habit and his learning desire as he matures. The earlier your child is taught and is made accustomed to writ

Entrance requirements at colleges vary widely. While some schools are stricter than others, even colleges with open admissions policies will check out a student's record. Here are some tips to consider when your child is applying for college. Of course, the first place any college will start is a student's high school record. Most important is t