Spread the loveAs educators, we play a vital role in preparing our students for the transition from childhood to adolescence. This can be a challenging time in a person’s life, and it is important that our students have the knowledge and skills they need to navigate this period successfully. There are a few key topics that we can cover in our classrooms to prepare our students for this process. One important area to focus on is changes in the body. Adolescents experience a wide range of physical changes as they navigate puberty, from the development of secondary sexual characteristics to […]

Spread the loveDecorative arts are an important aspect of culture, and providing students with a comprehensive education on decorative arts can encourage an appreciation of both beauty and function in design. When students learn about decorative arts, they gain valuable insight into the history, aesthetics, and techniques that help to define various art forms. Through teaching decorative arts, students can also learn about the cultural and societal changes that have influenced the development of such art forms, leading to a better understanding of various cultures. The study of decorative arts means focusing on the objects that are created for their […]

Spread the loveKevin O’Neal Cokley, University of Texas at Austin A recent report by The Education Trust, a nonprofit working on educational justice, reveals that while there has been an improvement in graduation rates at four-year public institutions for all students, the improvement is smaller for black students. According to the report, the gaps in graduation rates between black and white students have either stayed the same or did not show the same increase as they did for white students. The report shows that even among institutions that improved overall graduation rates from 2003 to 2013, more than half of […]