Students type furiously to finish their final sentences, and sighs of relief flood the room as they see their papers printing. "I love the UIL experience," Maeley Herring, senior at Archer City High School, said. "I love just being able to compete in what I love and share that time with my friends." Herring placed … Continue reading Student shares UIL experience
When the professor questioned his class's career choice, the students assured him that they were indeed going to be teachers. "Are you sure?" he said. "So no one in here is going to be a police officer?" "We're totally sure," they said. "No one in here wants to be a police officer for a living." … Continue reading The making of a (good) teacher
If the Senate does approve Betsy DeVos as Secretary of Education this week, President Trump's $20 billion plan to advance school choice will be headed by a major reform advocate. With a history devoid of public school experience, DeVos is expected to push "the aggressive expansion of public charter schools, virtual online schools, private school voucher programs, education … Continue reading Education under Betsy DeVos
Education plays a major role in shaping the future of the world. It serves society as a tool, equipping people with knowledge to fight life’s battles. “For most people life is just one problem after another,” C. D. Knobloch*, Superintendent of Archer City High School, said. “Education is a special resource that enables us to … Continue reading Education in shaping the world
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