Intelligence takes chance with limited data in an arena where mistakes are not only possible but also necessary.
A letter essay is a type of formal letter, which is usually written to a teacher, professor, or other authority figure. It is a way to formally communicate with someone in a position of authority, and can be used to discuss a variety of topics, …
Legislators in various states are urging federal policymakers in Washington to reconsider their involvement in public schools. The National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL), located in Denver, criticized the No Child Left Behind Act five years ago because it infringed on the states’ authority over …
Lawyers representing the Bush Administration and a school district in Rhode Island argued before the U.S. Supreme Court last week that the inclusion of prayer at a public-school graduation ceremony is consistent with the nation’s longstanding tradition and should be considered constitutional. They urged the …
Every week, a team composed of teachers, administrators, and mental-health counselors convenes in the Martin County district to discuss students who are facing emotional challenges that would overwhelm most adults. Among these students are a middle schooler struggling with anxiety and health issues, leading to …
In the Tillicum Head Start program in Tillicum, Washington, four-year-old Jesse Erickson practices using scissors. This pioneering federal program, which focuses on the educational, social, and nutritional needs of disadvantaged children, is up for reauthorization. In a Head Start classroom at Valencia Elementary School, east …
On a recent afternoon at East Surry High School, the students were fully engaged in their studies. However, what sets them apart is that they were not all working on the same lessons or courses, and some weren’t even part of the same school. Senior …
Brunel University plans to establish its own school that will cater to talented students hailing from an underprivileged background as part of the government’s city academies program. Steven Schwartz, the university’s vice-chancellor, believes that the Brunel University Academy will continue the historical tradition of institutions …
The peculiar, angular residence perched above Montfort-l’Amaury and resembling the prow of a ship, or so exclaimed a mischievous student who likened the house to a poorly cut slice of Camembert, was purchased by Maurice Ravel in 1921. With the help of his inheritance, the …
Rewritten: Examining the following argument: "The existence of mentally ill offenders in our prisons is a shameful reality. Punishment serves its purpose of deterrence, but this requires a rational person, one who comprehends the consequences of their actions. By definition, mentally ill individuals lack complete …