Archive for tag: elementary education
New degree program in childhood development available at Mississippi school
November 29, 2010 1:10 am Online Education NewsExperts say that to be competitive in today's job market, individuals who hold degrees have an edge over those who do not. Many Businesses are likely to hire qualified people who have completed a bachelor's degree program. School officials from Jackson State University recently announced the launch of its first online degree program. The institution [...]
Fear of Math From Teachers to Female Students
January 26, 2010 2:06 pm EducationEven though women have risen in math achievement they still trail men. And a study of first and second graders has suggested that female elementary school teachers who are concerned about their own math skills pass that along to the little girls they teach. Because young students model themselves after adults of the same sex, many of these teachers have fears of math which means the stereotype that boys are better than girls when it comes to math, is reinforced.
Finding a balance between parents rights and their children’s education
September 11, 2009 3:48 pm Career AdviceThere are many parents throughout the world that are concerned about some of the ideas their children learn in school. In the past few days I have heard different examples of parents that don’t want their kids learning about certain topics.
