What are the effects of illustrations on learning?
Students come to the classroom with different learning styles. Some are auditory learners while others are verbal, kinesthetic or visual. As such, teachers must design
What should be the civic mission of U.S. public schools?
Laws created under the Harm Principle are written to protect people from being harmed by others. Laws against violent crime and property crime fall into
Interview responses to the new book: Education Questions to be Answered
Recently, I was interviewed by Michael F. Shaughnessy regarding my new book entitled Education Questions to be answered. I am happy to share those responses
Khan Academy: Providing a world-class education for free
by Iman Carol Fears Thousands of nonprofits are dedicated to changing education for the better. What makes the Khan Academy so distinctive? Khan Academy’s mission
Smoke Rise Elementary School’s Environmental Awareness Day
by Joi Holmes Gwen Keyes Fleming, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 4 Administrator led an exciting discussion about environmental issues with Smoke Rise Elementary School
Four DeKalb County High Schools named 2012 AP Honor Schools
By Iman Carol Fears Four public high schools in Dekalb County, Georgia have been named 2012 Advanced Placement (AP) Honor Schools, including Chamblee Charter School,
How are schools going Green?
by Joi Holmes “Going green” is fast becoming a way of life. We find ourselves looking for ways to recycle and reuse products. We
The Advanced Academy of Georgia: Breaking Boundaries and Setting the Curve
by Iman Carol Fears Teens from across the nation may apply to the Advanced Academy of Georgia, a full-time residential early entrance to college program
MISS POLITESSE SAYS, Business Dining 101: Pasta, It’s Your Friend!
Welcome to “Miss Politesse Says.” Between school, work, and social media, modern men and women do not have the time or desire to read Emily
How does YCA develop teen writers?
By Iman Carol Fears Young Chicago Authors (YCA) is a Chicago-based nonprofit that helps young people to grow and develop through exposure to creative writing.