Student retention has become an alarming issue in most of the institutions of higher learning in the United States. Many of these institutions lack departments that should handle programs relating to retention of students. However, even the ones that have created the faculties rarely give them the full authority to implement these retention initiatives that should […]
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After veterans have served their country on the field of combat, many return home to serve in other ways: in the classroom, for example. Training the future minds of America to be thinkers and leaders can’t be understated. The experiences and skills that military veterans have acquired because of their service to the United States […]
Although education constantly evolves with our culture, primary educational institutions are sometimes slow to update their models by incorporating emerging technologies. There are many forces that explain the plodding pace of educational reform that include budgetary, cultural and logistical forces. Despite resistance, the overwhelming cultural force that is the technological revolution has started to influence […]
Senate lawmakers are currently working on improvements in the Perkins Career and Technical Education Law, a law that provides for federal spending for technical education in the United States. This re-authorization of the Perkins Law will now give states and local educational facilities more flexibility in determining where their funding should be directed to reach career […]
Only one amendment to the United States Constitution has ever been repealed, and that is the 18th Amendment prohibiting alcohol sales and distribution. This act required ratification of the 21st Amendment, which was specifically enacted to repeal the 18th. Constitutional Amendments are the most sacred legislative act in the United States. They are exceedingly difficult, […]
The U.S. Constitution is the supreme law of the land. Signed 229 years ago, the constitution explains regulations, executive power, rights, and responsibilities. Though there’s quite a bit most Americans know about the constitution, there are few a misunderstandings, read on to learn a little more about the original constitution: Catholics, women, and African Americans weren’t allowed the right […]
Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, and George H. W. Bush, their first wives, along with first lady Melania Trump were photographed together at the late Barbara Bush’s funeral. The Obamas, Clintons, Bushes, and Melania Trump all posed for a photo together after the funeral of former First Lady Barbara Bush. This comes after […]
Written over 230 years ago, the United States Constitution has proven to be incredibly enduring. That it still provides the political structure for the most powerful country in the world attests to the brilliance of its writers. The separation of powers described in the Constitution still serve to keep our government functional, and the Bill […]
How can we effectively educate young people on civics? Is it enough to hand them books and have practiced and exhausted conversations about historical events? Let’s help children understand the election process by inviting them to engage in debates and utilize important resource guides. President For A Day: Encourage students to understand the importance of the […]
Democracy doesn’t simply happen every November. It happens every day. Year-round, taking place within the voting booth and outside of a political office, democracy is always in action. Democracy happens when young parents poll their children about what they might want for dinner; when counting ballots for homecoming queen; or when deciding the class president. Establishing a tradition of civic […]
