A new international study ranks Canadian students among the top of the class in key subject areas, but there has been a noticeable decline over the years in math and science scores among the country's pupils. I promised you I'd provide the Canadian stats. They aren't as bad as the US stats but … [Read more...]
What It’s Like to Be the First Person in Your Family to Go to College?
January 18, 2014 by
Despite the influx of programs on high-school and college campuses, many programs still lag in hard graduation numbers. When Harry arrived at Vanderbilt University in 2008, he became the first person in his family to attend college. His parents were immigrants from Nicaragua, and he had attended … [Read more...]
Why Are Colleges Getting So Expensive?
January 18, 2014 by
These are U.S figures but the annual average cost of tuition in Canada is probably pretty close. People like to ask why "college" is getting so expensive, but they need a better question. There are almost 7,000 accredited colleges and universities in the U.S., from public community colleges, to … [Read more...]
This is America’s Math, Science, and Reading Report Card. And It Sucks.
January 17, 2014 by
This is true, alarming, devastating and untenable. While worse for the U.S. it is indefensible for Canadians too. There is simply no need for this nonsense to continue at this scale. Our children can't read, write or do math. It is ridiculous and sad. At Dropout to Dean's List I'll teach students … [Read more...]
Will a computer take your Job?
January 16, 2014 by
Will a computer take your job? The graph here might tell you. Has a computer already taken your job...or part of it? Should you be worried? Probably. Imaginative people who plan will not suffer this fate. If you know yourself you can figure it out. I can definitely help you … [Read more...]
Sexist Stereotypes About Women In The Workplace
January 15, 2014 by
Sexist stereotypes about women in the workplace continue says a report by Pantene. Think sexism is dead? Not by much. by Elizabeth Plank via policymic If this article was of interest, please click here to join the free registration for Self-Knowledge College. I’ll be sending you a … [Read more...]
TIME LOSS, PART SEVEN: ETA TIME PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS (PART 2)
December 21, 2013 by
TIME LOSS, Part 7. PART 7: ETA TIME PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS (PART 2/2). This is the seventh post (in a series of eigh) about why we get fooled (or fool ourselves) into believing people's false expectations and promises regarding how long it will take to do anything. HERE'S A LIST AND LINKS … [Read more...]
American students perform poorly
December 16, 2013 by
Even Gifted Students Can’t Keep Up In Math and Science, the Best Fend for Themselves "Advancements in science and engineering have extended life, employed millions and accounted for more than half of American economic growth since World War II, but they are slowing. The nation has to enlarge its … [Read more...]
Fixing math and science for today’s students
December 16, 2013 by
Teachers Tell Us How to Fix Science and Math "Only 19 percent of American high school students have taken a computer science course. Many students who might have excellent coding abilities are never exposed to the subject, missing out on promising career paths. That’s often because teachers … [Read more...]
TIME LOSS, PART 6: (1/2) ETA TIME PROBLEMS AND HOW TO SOLVE THEM (PART 1: 3 cases)
December 15, 2013 by
TIME LOSS part 6:(1/2) 3 COMMON ETA PROBLEMS AND HOW TO SOLVE THEM This is the sixth in a series of eight posts on how we fool ourselves (and let others fool us) with ridiculously overstated time estimates to do anything--deliver a pizza, get the car fixed, get the washer repaired or get … [Read more...]
