December 1, 2011, I refreshed my email for the thousandth time that day to realize that my dreams had come to fruition. The word “Congratulations!” jumped off the screen. After reading the same sentence three times, I had to let go of a squeal. I am officially Princeton bound. Other people dream of getting married, having babies, and buying ...
I believe I was fortunate to have attended public schools during at time that education has been a priority in North Carolina. During my K-12 education, initiatives such as Smart Start, More at Four, class size reductions and the establishment of Gateways for promotion have reinforced to my classmates and me that education is important, and that our state ...
“One of the greatest discoveries a man makes, one of his great surprises, is to find he can do what he was afraid he couldn’t do.” - Henry Ford
People might be happy with the scientific discoveries that they have made, but the discovery that I found about myself is the best one: not being afraid of asking questions or ...
When we had the opportunity to apply to Early College at the end of the 8th grade, I thought if I was able to take college classes for free in high school, it would be a huge burden off my mother — she’s a single parent and has my two younger siblings to provide for. I also thought this ...
Two of the most powerful impacts of 1:1 technology can never be measured on any standardized test. As a result of having constant access to a computing device in school, students are furthering their 21st century learning skills and, in increasing numbers, are expanding their college and career goals. Let’s examine each of these in turn.
21st Century Learning Skills
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