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Private Schools: It’s The Quality Of Education That Counts

The main building of the Shanghai Community International School, Hongqiao Campus, in Puxi, Shanghai.

Shanghai Community International School -Private School in China

Flocking To Private Schools

Parents want the best for their children, the best clothes, the best toys, and, of course, the best schools. That is why private schools are held with such high regard. These schools are viewed as the beginning of a glorious journey for their children’s bright future. These schools tend to be very expensive as well as restrictive to both the students and teachers. It is easy to see why only 10% of the country’s children attend private schools. With those small numbers and the high amount of cash needed to enter these schools it is no wonder why it is thought of as an elite school system. Since almost every parent’s goal is to give their children the best of the best, then it is obvious to see why parents are willing to do anything to get their kids in a good private school.

People All Agree To Disagree

Education has always been linked to controversy. People argue about methods and systems all the time. They even argue if private schools are better than public schools. The verdict has always been out on this subject. There seems to be an even amount of experts who disagree with each other on the subject of private schools. Time Magazine wrote an article on the subject where they interviewed Jack Jennings from the Center of Education. There he mentions that the children in private school can perform just as well in any school because of their socioeconomic background. That is why private schools are held in such high regard because only the rich can afford to send their child there. These children don’t have to deal with the crime and lack of education that accompanies poverty. Even ‘Washington Post’ states that high-end colleges like Harvard can only accept a fixed number of students per school. Since private schools have a lot of teenagers vying for attention from the best colleges, they will have stiffer competition than their cousins in a mediocre public school. At the end of the day, the school, whether public or private, doesn’t really matter. What matters is the kind of parenting the child receives and the attention he or she gains during his or her academic journey. Stop worrying whether a school is public or private, and start worrying about the quality of education both at school and at home. That will guarantee a bright future for your child.

References:

http://voices.washingtonpost.com/answer-sheet/are-private-schools-better-tha.html

http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1670063,00.html

December 31, 2010 Posted by | Education, New | , , , | Leave a Comment

Newcomers Clubs Welcome You and Provide Instant New Friends

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Moving to a new town can be very stressful.  Moving in itself is considered to be one of the top three stressful situations you will experience besides death and divorce.  You can make your move much more fun by finding a Newcomers Club near you.  It isn’t even required for you to be a very new member of a town or city to join them.  The members of the Newcomers clubs make you feel welcome and a part of their club no matter how long you have lived there.

Newcomer club opportunities

Newcomer clubs are designed to help new members of a locale have the opportunity to meet other people, participate in fun events they have scheduled all year and help you find other resources you might need after your move.  I was invited to join one after I had lived in a new town for 3 years.  I wished I had known about it much sooner.  It felt like I had found my family and friends once I started participating in some of the fun side groups they had created.

Each group is different and it depends on how large the club is as to what they offer.  We had choices of a wine tasting group, hikers group, several quilting groups, even more book groups, bridge groups, gourmet cooking group, theater groups, crafting groups and more.  It was so comfortable to attend these different activities and have time to get to know the wonderful ladies and be treated as if I had been their friend forever.

Newcomer clubs have websites

Most Newcomers Clubs have a website.  You can also check the local papers for information.  One new town I moved to had advertised their activities in the paper to make sure new folks could find them.  Many members have been a part of the club for over 20 years.  They are the ones that make sure there is someone there to make new residents feel like they just came home.

November 16, 2010 Posted by | Arts & Crafts, Computers & Networking, Education, Entertainment, Games, Health, Home Life, Reviews | , , , , , , , , , | Leave a Comment

Good business practice makes your donation go a long way

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Imagine having to choose whether you will feed your child dinner tonight or pay your utility bill.  Or imagine whether you will go to the grocery store at all or take them to the doctor.  Unfathomable?  Not for 2 million households in our own Land Of Plenty.  What is worse is that there has been a 46% increase of need since 2006.  That means 1 million more per week are being served.  Shocking?  Read more to find out how far a small donation can go thanks to the Feeding America program, previously known as Second Harvest.

Hunger effects more than the homeless

Not having enough funds to cover all of a families expenses isn’t just about working harder either.  An extensive study found that 36% of households served included one working adult. And 26% of adults served have attended college or a technical school.  They also found that hunger is not just affecting the homeless folks.  Some people have received instant payday loans or cash advance loans to get some food in between pay periods.

Here, in the “land of plenty” we have many hungry people.  To shock you further, 15.5 million of them are CHILDREN, and 3.4 million of them are SENIORS.  Those numbers are the real deal based on a study done in 2009.  Now, close your eyes and imagine it is your child, your parent or your niece.

The help of food banks

Small local food banks that network with Feeding America will benefit their patrons dramatically.  Consider taking $2 to the grocery store to buy canned goods for a local food collection.  Won’t buy you much right? That same $2 given to a Feeding America network food bank will provide dinner for someone in need for 2 weeks.

A full 97% of all funds received go directly to support hunger relief.  That means they only use 3% to cover executive expenses.  That is very efficient business operation.  You may go to their website and donate $25 which will feed a family of 4 for 2 weeks also.  Or encourage your local food banks to network with Feeding America in order to take their efforts and get huge results.

References:

www.feedingamerica.org

November 15, 2010 Posted by | Ecomonics, Education, Finance, Home Life | , , , , , , , | Leave a Comment

   

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