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No Child Left Behind - Success or Failure?

No Child Left Behind - Success or Failure?

One of the main reasons why No Child Left Behind failed is that reaching 100% proficiency is unrealistic. In no way can an entire target population attain the same level. This assumes that each member of the demographic is under the same living conditions as everyone else.

What I Learned From My Freshman Year of College

What I Learned From My Freshman Year of College

College offers a plethora of chances to try and explore new things. And as you look for ways on how to succeed in your freshman year, I think that doing one thing every day that scares you is the first step, as it is always the hardest.

Racism in American Literature

Racism in American Literature

Central to an incisive discussion of racism in American literature is a keen examination of the dehumanizing enslavement of Africans for two and a half centuries. Slavery and its aftermath is the fulcrum upon which racism in American literature rests.

Overcoming Writer's Block

Overcoming Writer's Block

One more common culprit writers agree on is the persistent feeling of not being ready to write. Sometimes, it manifests as feelings of not being good enough to write. Another term for writer’s block we can postulate is the concept of perfectionism and procrastination.

Hate Crimes in the US

Hate Crimes in the US

Psychologists noted that people have a propensity for finding scapegoats to blame after tragedies like 9/11. The natural tendency is to protect ourselves, and therefore to be suspicious of everyone else that is not us. It is part of our species’ survival instinct.

SAT Essay Tips

SAT Essay Tips

It is a must to stay detached or objective while reading the passage for the SAT essay. Emotions can heavily muddle your perception of the passage. It can also affect your arguments and the clarity of your essay.

Decode your college syllabus for a higher grade

Decode your college syllabus for a higher grade

Some professors indicate the topic of essays in the syllabus. At times, this is only to inform the students, but other times it is because they simply expect the class to submit their essays on the indicated date. These professors do not remind the class about deadlines, nor do they give further explanations.

10 Best Study Spots on Campus

10 Best Study Spots on Campus

Some parts of campuses are great for socializing, while others are more serene, making them perfect for when you need to focus on studying for an exam or writing an essay. These spots are consistently great for studying no matter where your campus is.

Surviving but Thriving in Your First Semester in College

Surviving but Thriving in Your First Semester in College

The first semester can be measured as a time for you to adjust and test the waters of college before you get entirely comfortable. It will be helpful to explore what habits and behaviors will work for you and what will not, and then stick with it as long as you can.

Everything You Need To Know About Sorority Recruitment

Everything You Need To Know About Sorority Recruitment

Your wardrobe will be the first point of judgment for recruiters. They will be evaluating you from head-to-toe, so be on your best appearance. It’s advised that you should wear clothes you would wear to a brunch with your friend’s parents, so that means no excessive cleavage, short shorts or skirts, or anything too flashy like big jewelry.

Rules for Capitalization in Titles

Rules for Capitalization in Titles

Formatting the title of your essays is not as simple as we all wish. The rules depend on which academic writing style you (or your professor) follow. Let's see each writing style's recommendations for capitalizing essay titles.

Your Backpack Essentials for College

Your Backpack Essentials for College

To survive the tedious and overwhelming college life, students must make sure that they are prepared. They need to buy essential items like pen, notebooks, water, and snacks. They should put all these in their backpacks and have everything ready for a surprise test or a short lunch break.

The Best Social Studies Topics and Tips

The Best Social Studies Topics and Tips

Make the idea generation process simpler by looking at our lists of social studies topics. We have gathered ideas, questions, and prompts from different social studies subjects. Anyone trying to come up with a good topic should find one after looking at our list.

College Athletes and Compensation

College Athletes and Compensation

It is no secret that college athletes bring in revenue for their team and respective school, especially during championship games (think March Madness). Those who argue in favor of compensation assert that the students could receive a small portion of the profits.

Books Every College Student Should Read

Books Every College Student Should Read

Expand your horizons with these fundamental reads for every college student. Learn from the masters—Orwell, Dostoyevsky, Nabokov, and many more. They may encourage you to read more or teach you a thing or two about writing.