This blog focuses on how schools can be improved, which will ultimately result in students who are more prepared to excel both during and after high school.
Monday, January 27, 2014
Can Kids Still Be Kids?
Sunday, January 26, 2014
Using Social Media for More
I am guessing many of you use at least one form of social media almost every day. While Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat (let me know if there are others I should check out) are great ways to keep up with friends, celebrities, and the latest news from around the world, there is an aspect of those social media outlets which could be much more important to you in the future - job/career listings and advice.
Someday each and every one of you will be looking for a job. It might be right now while in high school or it might be after high school or college. How will you find out when and where a job is available? My guess is that social media will be the answer to that question both now and in the future. In order to get ready for the future, I encourage you to start following various employers on social media so you can get an idea of what they are looking for long before you really need that job.
To start following some of these employment outlets, search "Careers" on an app like Twitter and see what comes up. Depending on your interests, you might want to follow businesses/corporations like @ESPNCareers (you will be amazed by the variety of careers they offer), @MicrosoftJobs, @CondeNastCareer (media brands like The New Yorker),or @TWDS_Careers (Disney Studios). You could also follow career resources like @CareerBuilder or @MonsterCareers to see what kinds of careers might be available in the future and gain advice about building your resume, interviewing effectively, etc.
Ultimately, I want you to enjoy connecting with your friends on social media, but make the social media outlets work for you in the process of planning for the future. Dream big when it comes to your future career. I would love to someday say I know someone working at ESPN or Disney!
Monday, January 20, 2014
Can Video Games Make You Smarter?
Wednesday, January 1, 2014
Completing the FAFSA
The new year has begun, and that means members of the Class of 2014 need to start thinking about financial aid. A big part of that process is completing the FAFSA ( Free Application for Federal Student Aid). This article from the U.S. Dept. of Education gives some guidance regarding the completion of the application, but seniors are encouraged to talk to Mr. Zender regarding any other financial aid questions.
Remember - every dollar you earn in grant or scholarship money is a dollar you don't have to start paying back (plus interest) approximately six months after you graduate from college. I encourage you to work hard to earn any money which is available through grants and scholarships. Your future bank account will be glad you did!
To reinforce how important it is to try to limit the amount of money you have to borrow, check out this article from the New York Times.