Once a nation, which valued education above all else, the United States is failing the next generation of Americans. The United States ranks 14th in overall education worldwide. This writer graduated from elementary school in 1960. The school days were longer, …
Education is essential for moving forward in life. I did not completely understand this until becoming a mother. Up to that point, I had taken education for granted. As a teen, I struggled with peer pressure and bullies and was …
The recent student protests in South Africa over tertiary fees is not something to panic over or to wince about. This is a view upheld by many technocrats in the communities. With a bit of background, South Africa is not …
Few tools in life are as important as the ability to read, write, and cipher simple mathematical problems. Without these skills, it is practically impossible to navigate through one’s day. Fortunately, there are literacy programs, which will assist people in obtaining the …
Vans shoes are iconic and synonymous with skateboard culture. Opened in March of 1966, the Van Doren Rubber Company in Anaheim, California was truly unique. The first day the store was open, a dozen customers placed their orders in the …