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Ed March 21, 2013 at 01:53 pm
I don't think I could ever survive school today. We have put so much on the shoulders of our…Read More children and have filled their overall school experience with only testing, evaluations, and homework. There is no balance in schools today, which would definitely impact any child's morale. Administrator sit and try to justify their approach to education without even trying to experience it themselves. IMO, we are nurturing a whole generation of robots who are only learning facts and not life. Learning and experiencing social skills is just as important, IMO, as passing a test or scoring high on a CMT or CAPT.
Leslie Yager March 15, 2013 at 09:21 pm
It made my day to read this! I am so happy to hear this connection was made. Akisha, please feel…Read More free to share your wish list and volunteer opportunities on Patch again.
Akisha Cassermere March 15, 2013 at 06:30 pm
Great article, thank you! Anything that the community can do would be greatly appreciated!
Akisha…Read More Cassermere
Henry DelAngelo March 9, 2013 at 04:38 pm
Thanks for the post Dr. Weinstein. I do consult with families of college bound students. It is…Read More important to have all the players involved in the process for best results.
Glen K Dunbar March 9, 2013 at 03:42 pm
My thought is if one really wants to go to college...several things. Be sure BEFORE you have a job…Read More offer first and it is guaranteed. Try to get the employer to flip the tab if He/She is "requiring" college. But, for sure be sure you are covered when You are done w/college. The other point is this...do not ask for fiancial aid.. DEMAND it. Speak up and be heard. Let them know you will not be made a stooge of like Glen has been in this town for 52 years
Dr. Bradley Weinstein March 9, 2013 at 03:16 pm
Thanks for your continued sound college advice. Do you offer consulting services for families with…Read More college bound students?
Chandra Johnson Greene (Editor) March 11, 2013 at 01:55 pm
Two comments have been deleted from this thread because they violate Patch's Terms of Use. Please…Read More refrain from insulting others. Thanks!
Sandra March 9, 2013 at 07:31 pm
jarjar-My son just received a letter congratulating him on his GPA and invited him to apply for the…Read More National Honor Society.
Requirements include service to school or community (20 hours of which ten must be tutoring another student) and proof of a SUBSTANTIAL leadership in an organization or team. Unfortunately these leadership positions are few and often a popularity contest.
He is enrolled in AP courses that are very demanding leaving him little time for socializing.
So jarjar I don't know your age but the world has changed and just having good grades is not enough.
Margaret Callahan March 5, 2013 at 12:47 am
most kids wind up happy with where they wind up, I think
Thalia Thompson, M.S., I.E.C. March 4, 2013 at 06:24 pm
I've read many of those articles as well Jim, and college/universities MUST do a better job of…Read More preparing students for actual, real-world jobs, the basics, and learning how to critically think! There is current legislation on the table charging institutions of higher learning with documenting work placements and MUCH more needs to be done. Effective academic planning/career counseling can play a huge role in assisting students to stay on task and to keep occupational goals in mind as well as to promote ways in which not to over-spend on an education that will not "pay off."
Having said all of that, there are many who choose to attend colleges for reasons unrelated to specific career goals such as personal/academic growth. I respect that very much as well. You can't put a price on that. A solid education is something you carry around with you, can never be taken away, and influences the way you view your world.
Lisa February 22, 2013 at 06:07 pm
It is time they also focus on implementing and training teacher's on 'teacher/student' interactions,…Read More given it has now been a problem not only in Norwalk High School but also Brien McMahon High School. This establishes the fact that teachers, especially those dealing with younger grades, need to be well trained. It is our children. We must protect them, especially from adult minds that may not be equipped for such a responsibility.
Joyce Singer February 22, 2013 at 04:36 pm
How wonderful to receive this information free of charge and in such a compelling way! Three cheers…Read More for the 150-word increase--a modification that should bring a sigh of relief to many college applicants. The new topics speak to actual experiences students have and will inspire not only recall, but also connection to specific events that contribute to one's personal identity.
Let's not forget most important aspect of the personal essay--the author's ability to convey authenticity--which involves searching within to find his or her voice. This process takes time and requires commitment to multiple revisions until he or she finally can say, "That's IT; THAT'S what I mean!" When an author reaches this level of comfort, the chances his or her readers also will "get it" increases exponentially.
When juniors begin this process shortly before, or during, the summer months when freedom from school's daily challenges allows time for incubation and an opportunity to delve into the "meaning" of their personal stories, the final polishing of their narrative comes easily and brings that "I did it! I'm done!" sigh that accompanies that blissful relief.
Whether students choose to work alone or with a professional to discover those significant moments that reveal his or her "grit," final editing by an English teacher or writing coach promises to add volume to that wonderful sigh.
Leslie Yager February 22, 2013 at 03:40 pm
Glen, thought of you when a reader sent me this about boys/college/ and debt:…Read More http://jezebel.com/5985963/men-are-more-likely-to-drop-out-of-college-than-women-because-they-can-afford-it
Leslie Yager February 22, 2013 at 03:23 pm
But Glen you do have a lot of folks who talk to you on Patch : ]
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