Monthly Archives: June 2013

New method for paying teachers causes concerns

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A school district in Colorado has hooked teacher pay to supply and demand. That means harder to hire high school math teachers are paid more than easier to find elementary art teachers, according to a Yahoo! News report released yesterday.

Education has never been more important in this age of information and technology. Meanwhile, school districts across the country are wrestling with shrinking revenue and budgetary concerns.

Equal pay for equal work has been a rallying cry for minorities and women. Will teachers be the next to use it?

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Watch TV for the answer to ‘Tell me about yourself’

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Tv, Watch, Television, Clip, Old – Free image – 42376pixabay.comThe are a lot of hard questions for the college-bound and job-seekers to answer but one of the toughest is, “Tell me about yourself.” This is a common question asked by college admission officers and employers. To answer it, turn on the nearest TV.

The lessons are contained in sitcoms, reality shows and commercials. Viewers immediately can tell who a character is and what he wants.

Read on for “Tell me about yourself” tips and examples.

 

 

 

No knives on planes

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No knives on planes
Photo by By Alexander Rushing uploaded by Partyzan_XXI, File:Pocket knives.jpg – Wikimedia Commonscommons.wikimedia.org

Last April, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) proposed relaxing restrictions on knives, certain sports equipment and novelty bats, allowing passengers to bring these items on board. Prompted by a public outcry, the proposal was abandoned yesterday.

Air travel  is crucial for many parents and their college-bound students. Without this transportation option, certain college choices may no longer be feasible. The college process generates plenty of stress but worrying about personal safety on a routine commute to and from school does not have to exist.

All knives were originally banned for a reason. Unnecessary safety risks are not acceptable.

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