Homeschooling on the high seas: Texas family gives new meaning to ‘real world’ education
A homeschooling mother took ‘real world learning,’ to a new level when her family sold their Texas home and bought a sailboat, committing to a life on the high seas.
“My kids meet people from all over the world, different languages, different cultures,” said Renee Whitaker, a mom of five. “It’s a very global education.”
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Around 353,000 Texas students withdrew from public school to homeschool between 1998-2018, according to the Texas Education Agency. Following a homeschooling surge post-pandemic, there was a 40…
SGI releases definition for excessive loudness, will hold education days – DiscoverEstevan.com
SGI is making some noise about their work in defining how loud is too loud for vehicles in Saskatchewan.
Previously, no exact definition was set for when a vehicle was too loud, with drivers and enforcement officers having to guess.
This applies to all light vehicles such as passenger cars, pickup trucks, minivans, SUVs and motorcycles.
Now, with the new definition, SGI Spokesperson Tyler McMurchy is hoping the new information helps people to keep the streets quiet.
“The standard of 101.3 decibels was based on research conducted by SGI on federally compliant vehicles. I believe they went to a dealership…
What the Supreme Court’s ruling on affirmative action means for colleges
[1/3]Students walk through the campus of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, North Carolina, US, September 20, 2018. Picture taken on September 20, 2018. REUTERS/Jonathan Drake/File Photo
June 29 (Reuters) – The US Supreme Court on Thursday struck down race-conscious policies in college admissions, ending decades of precedent that had allowed schools nationwide to use such programs to increase the diversity of their student bodies.
Here is an explanation of the policies commonly known as affirmative action, their history and the possible consequences of the court’s decision.
WHAT IS AFFIRMATIVE ACTION?
In the context of higher education, affirmative…
Simple Flashcard Games to Foster an Engaging and Engaged Classroom
Flashcard games are a brilliant way to throw in some beneficial visual learning and engage students in the ESL classroom. Although many of us associate flashcards with burning the midnight oil, these games are far from boring.
ESL students are mostly appointed routine, unimodal assignments that might not present immersive experiences. Thankfully, flashcards are versatile with remarkable potential for diverse and creative classroom games.
Coming up with new flashcard games may not be a breeze, but we’re here to show you how! Teachers can also adapt or modify these games to accommodate different learning goals and proficiency levels. So if…