ConclusionsA student graduation speech is a pivotal element of any graduation ceremony, providing a moment for the graduating student to reflect on their educational journey. This speech allows the speaker to share personal experiences, celebrate key achievements, and express gratitude towards teachers, family, and friends....
Over the past several decades, roughly 35,000 Syrian refugees have been accepted into Canada. As the refugee population increases, it is becoming more important to understand the factors that promote and foster pre- and post arrival mental health of children and their academic achievement. Experiencing...
Introduction “In the twenty-first century, we use a nineteenth-century school model with twentieth-century values. There is clearly something wrong with this picture.” Like Zander Sherman, the author of this quote, Jonathan Kozol focuses on the disparities that exist within the education system, highlighting many of...
Writer, educator, and activist, Jonathan Kozol, in his famous novel, Savage Inequalities, recounts on the extensive problems in America’s schools. Kozol’s purpose was to bring attention to and evaluate the disparities in education between schools of different classes and races. These issues vary in potential...
“You say there’s a problem with sexism, and instead of addressing the sexism, you just remove one sex.’ says Rebecca Bigler, a psychologist at the University of Texas. She was referring to ‘all boys’ and ‘all girls’ schools, or single-sex schools. As you know, these...
As adolescent children start their first step in education, they don’t question whether they’ll be secluded from the opposite gender or not. Many have started or transitioned into single-sex education schools or classes more frequently since parents have been exposed to researched benefits. Although many...
Despite those who argue that in today’s society men and women are treated equally, gender inequalities still exist. When it comes to the subject of education, some are convinced that it should not be divided in terms of sex; meanwhile, others believe that both sexes...
Technology can become ‘wings’ that will allow the educational world to fly farther and faster than ever before – if we will allow it. – Jenny Arledge, Director of College & Career Readiness/CTE Director (Awarded CTE administrator of the Year 2019), Texas. Made-to-order essay as...
Grade 8 year. It symbolizes the beginning of the end, but also the start of a new beginning. I woke up stretching over to switch off my buzzing alarm clock. It was my first day of grade 8, but it was also my last year...
I took a deep breath as I wished I was anywhere but here the bell rang, and I let out a sigh of relief. The first day of my nightmare was assumed to be over, but I shortly realized that it had just begun. My...
From the time I was inducted into National Junior Honor Society in seventh grade, I had always dreamed of the day when I would walk across the stage to become a part of National Honor Society. I have been continuously determined to do my very...
As I revisit my past a decade ago, I realized I didn’t have a proper mentor to guide me as a mentee. I learnt on my own, using trial and error. Through my journey, I see myself as a mentor, guiding and sharing my expertise...
By now, it should come as no surprise that entertainment outlets such as television, movies, social media and video games have surpassed their literary predecessors. For the majority of Americans, especially the younger generation, gone are the days of simply reading for leisure or purposes...
As a prospective teacher of Primary School, I will be required to teach the Subject Social Studies. Social Studies is defined as the study of the interaction of the individual his/her personal and social environment. As a Social Studies teacher one should have many different...
This is a 150-word essay about my first day at high school. The night before was filled with anxiety and excitement. As a student from a traditional Chinese background, I was used to following the norms and values of collectivism, frugality, and humility. However, my...
“Early Childhood Education is the key to the betterment of society” – Maria Montessori. Under the early childhood act (2005) an Early Childhood Institution (ECI) is defined as any place that cares for four or more children, under the age of 6, for up to...
A century ago, America had a much different landscape regarding equality amongst its citizens. Companies were free to hire only the employees they deemed acceptable to the owner’s preferred culture. An individual could be turned away simply because they were a woman, of an ethnic...
Schools must have a zero-tolerance approach regarding bullying occurrences so the kids can have protection. Bullying is exceptionally negative and makes serious issues for our general public. No good thing comes from bullying. It could change or demolish an individual’s life. It ruins numerous individuals’...
Throughout history, many groups of individuals have been denied opportunities because of various forms of discrimination. Today, our society has recognized that these individuals have been severely disadvantaged. Laws and programs have been instituted designed to aid in the rectification of these results. Of these...