All Blog Posts Tagged 'Education' (7)

 

Faith Schools

 

I note that the atheist religious evangelist Richard Dawkins in on Channel 4 again complaining about faith schools and telling us in superior and somewhat condescending tones about how divisive they are to the community.

 

I also note that in these presentations and debates there are underlying assumptions that are never mentioned, and I therefore suppose do not exist, at least that is the conclusion to which I am expected to be…

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Lessons learned in classrooms or even through work experience are extremely important.  That said, those learned outside the classroom or boardroom — the real-world essentials — are critical to success as well.  In his new book, The 4 Essentials: A Path to Success and Happiness, successful entrepreneur Cliff Michaels brings to life what he calls a Real-World MBA, a Master’s in Basic Abilities.

 

In The 4…

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Alice Knisley Matthias, Educational Writer of SFC, lives in the New York metropolitan area with her husband, children and floppy eared mixed breed dog. She holds a BA in Theater and a Master's degree in Elementary Education. Alice is the author of a newspaper food column and children's…

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I am excited to share with everyone this wonderful news - my book, From My Mama’s Kitchen-“food for the soul, recipes for living” is a Mom’s Choice Awards® Gold Recipient in the category of Inspirational / Motivational.



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Ladies and gentlemen, I really have to ask you to seriously consider what you've heard, and now this is the end of the evening so to speak. I heard a prize fight manager say to his fellow who was losing badly, “David, listen to me. It's not what's he's doing to you. It's what you're not doing. (laughter).

Ladies and gentlemen, these people set, they opened the doors, they gave us the right, and today, ladies and gentlemen, in our cities…

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What with my extensive travels lately and all, it seems I haven't entered or explored the Carnival of Education for a few weeks. This week, though, I'm back, and I'm pointing people towards Pass the Torch, which is where it is being held!



My post about things to do before school starts is featured, as are several other good… Continue

As an illustrator; diversity in what I draw is extremely important to me.



My portfolio requires it to land new contracts.



My psyche requires it for my… Continue