Education
A Long Life of Learning
Written by Melanie Holmes Tuesday, March 06 2012
Read how Melanie Holmes, vice president of World of Work Solutions for Manpower North America, earned her MBA at 55. “It’s true — you can teach an old dog new tricks, and this ‘old dog’ loved every minute of the classes, the homework, my study group, the fun and even the food!”
Secrets of Better Parent-Teacher Communication
Written by Mary Beth Gaertner Tuesday, August 23 2011
When parents and teachers establish rapport and really communicate with each other, children are the important beneficiaries. What’s not to like?
Rx for Education: Saving Public Schools
Written by Corinne Garcia Tuesday, May 24 2011
Jacqueline Edelberg was sitting in her neighborhood park talking to another mom friend about future school opportunities for their children. The women strolled down to their neighborhood public school to see just how bad it was. That was the start of Edelberg’s quest to revive the school.
How to Inspire Students
Written by Mary Welch Thursday, October 07 2010
“We need to refocus learning as the top goal where teachers can provide an environment of exploration, challenge, and discovery without worrying about the results of a test.”
Helping our Schools Go Green
Written by Corinne Garcia Thursday, June 17 2010
When Deborah Moore volunteered at her kindergartner’s school pizza party in 2000, she was shocked to find that the school didn’t recycle. It wasn’t long until Moore cofounded Green Schools Initiative, where she serves as executive director.
