Education

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Academic Self-Concept: 5th Grade

I don’t mean to brag, but fifth grade was my year. I made the honor roll, achieved a special recognition for keeping a 4.0 in social studies throughout, had vastly improved in orchestra (I played the violin), and I had made a few new friends. Don’t be fooled, my fifth...

Education, policy and politics

Education is among the most politically debated subjects in the United States. There are many facets to the education argument. For instance, the how-to best educate people of varying ages, levels (pre-school to post-graduate), social economic status, and special...

School Violence

It appeared to be a normal day at E.O. Green Junior High in Oxnard, California, but turned out to be a tragic day for many of the community members and peers of Larry King. On the morning of February 12, 2008, the unthinkable happened at the school. Brandon McInerney,...