Since 2007, CNN annually airs a television special entitled CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute. This special honors extraordinary individuals who stand head and shoulders above everyone else and contribute a lot to society and make a difference in their communities. A lot of these esteemed individuals are ordinary people who rose to the occasion despite
All of us want to achieve in life, and the best way of doing that is by getting a quality education. Most of the time, we learn key values and experiences in middle school and high school, but we learn crucial industries-specific information when we are in college. This information is key in shaping our
Student retention refers to how well an educational institution guarantees a student’s success. This is determined by the percentage of students that enroll in a term and subsequently accomplish all the requirements needed to progress to the next grade level or graduate from a course of study. It’s calculated by dividing the number of students on the
Teachers have it harder than most people. Imagine the dilemma they must be feeling now. They want their students to learn. They want to teach them the best way they know. But suddenly, the pandemic happens, and they are forced to learn to teach them online. Gone are the plans that they curated for their
Continued learning is a critical skill for everyone to have in today’s fast-changing world. A 2016 study found that three-quarters of adult Americans found it valuable to pursue further learning. You can learn a lot on your own, but how far do those efforts take you? Consider a simple practice to improve your singing; how
When it comes to education, many parents leave it up to the school to handle everything. But that is an irresponsible approach. You need to be an active part of your child’s education. This is mainly to increase its effectiveness. Here are some things that you can do to get more from your child’s education.
There are lots of crucial life lessons that parents must teach their kids. The problem is, it is easier to tell kids to be on time, be respectful, have more discipline, negotiate conflict, be more understanding, etc. than to teach them how. We cannot just expect kids to grow up kind, honest, confident, and responsible
Education has taken the leap over the last few years. Most educational institutions today, especially colleges and international highschools, utilize technology and the power of the internet as part of their approach to dynamic learning. Unfortunately, some educational systems have yet to catch up, and it’s up to us to identify opportunities to improve the
On the topic of learning musical instruments, most articles and studies are directed toward its effects on children, proving how it improves cognitive skills and academic performance. But what could be the outcome if the person learning is an adult? Can an adult be even taught to play a musical instrument? Absolutely. Adults are capable
Last week, the Council for Creative Education, Finland published the results of the recent Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), wherein Singapore ranked second only to China in reading, mathematics, and science. In 2015, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) rated the country’s educational system as the best in the world. OECD Director Andreas Schleicher
