Education is a means of shaping an individual’s life, whether in the classroom or outside of it. It imparts historical, societal, and cultural knowledge, as well as critical thinking skills, and, often, an improved ability to approach unfamiliar situations and subjects rationally and with an open mind. Throughout history, scholars and philosophers have debated the … Continue reading “History of Education: The Purpose of Education (A Reflection)”
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Poverty and the Educational Process – Part 2: Effort and the Growth Mindset
[Editor’s note: This is part two of a four-part series on poverty and the educational process. Links to the previous blog posts will be included in each part.] Poverty has a multifaceted impact on both student engagement and student success in the classroom. Last week, we looked at Health and Nutrition. In this post, we … Continue reading “Poverty and the Educational Process – Part 2: Effort and the Growth Mindset”