Category: Education

Frisky Rant: Why Highly Qualified Veteran Nurses Are Being Sent Back To School

What would you do if your employer told you that you had to go back to school for more training in your profession — even after years, maybe decades, working in a field you’ve already excelled in? Ask a nurse. New recommendations from the Institute of Medicine, a non-profit group that advises the government and […]

US States With Strictest Drinking Laws

Since the Prohibition Act in 1919, the United States hasn’t been very fond of its population consuming large amounts of alcohol. While the Prohibition Act declared a nationwide ban on consumption, as well as, importing and selling of alcohol, in 1933 it all came to an end due to internal pressure, gangs controlling the liquor […]

Seth Coffing Describes 7 Ideas to Help Teachers (And Students) Succeed in Diverse Learning Environments

When teaching in a culturally diverse environment, it is essential to consider all the backgrounds of the students. The slightest differences can seriously affect how a student absorbs the material being taught. As not all students learn the same, teachers need to adapt to their students as this improves not only their own chances of […]

True Story: Everything You Need To Know About Domestic Violence — From A Prosecutor

Few weeks ago, I wrote an essay about how I witnessed a man committing domestic violence against a woman outside my apartment. I received many incredible emails from readers, including one from a prosecutor who has previously had a DV caseload. She advised me to contact my local precinct and give a statement about what […]

Black Women Are More Confident About Entering STEM Fields

A new American Psychology Association study shows that while STEM is associated with masculinity cross-culturally, black women associate STEM with men less than white women do. The study mentions that African American women also study STEM majors more frequently than white women. The stereotypes women — as well as men, as well as teachers, professors, […]