Many people operate under the false assumption that young children don’t think about killing themselves and committing suicide. Unfortunately, the reality of the matter paints a very different, painful picture.  Recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicates that the suicide rate among children between the ages of 10 to 14 has seen a steady increase in the United States from 2007 to 2014. In 2014 alone, 425 children between the ages of 10 to 14 took their lives by committing suicide. The report even goes as far as showing that for the first time, the suicide rate among children of this age has surpassed the rate of fatalities by car accidents.

For students, there are a variety of different factors which can affect their cognitive and behavioral performances in school. Despite years of advocating that the problem lay within schools themselves, studies are beginning to show that the reality of the matter is far more complicated. A number of different factors and characteristics, including social and economic realities, can play a part in depressing student performance.

As educators, teachers play an integral role in society. Each student has their own specific skills and strengths but all students have a few things in common. One common ground which exists between all students is their innate sense of curiosity and wonder. As they go through life, many things can happen which can stifle that integral sense, and as a result, wreak havoc on their confidence.

Are you a soon-to-be a college graduate or maybe a recent one ready to begin the nerve-racking task of looking for your first job?

Everyone needs some space at home to focus on projects and work on ideas. But when this area happens to be right in the middle of a busy den or a crowded bedroom, you could have a hard time concentrating.

Teachers usually face a lot of challenging and overwhelming situations in the classroom when trying to maintain a certain level of discipline. They are expected to remain calm and composed when dealing with even the most difficult and problematic students. As part of their job, they need to prepare engaging lessons and understand the needs of individuals and diverse learners. And with a classroom of 20-25 students at least, this can amount up to quite a lot of work for the teachers. But if done right, with the correct methodologies, proper order can be achieved in a typical classroom setting.

Most people don’t realize just how much work goes into being a teacher. Having to control a class of twenty to thirty students can be incredibly challenging. While the majority of students don’t tend to cause problems, there are always a select few in the class who can drive teachers up the wall. Students have been known to misbehave or act rudely towards teachers which can be quite difficult for some people to handle. In order to make sure that you retain your sanity and react appropriately, here are a few tips for teachers on how to not take this sort of behavior in the classroom personally.

Broadly speaking, diversity refers to a state in which there are many different forms present. This could be in terms of people, ideas, preferences, styles, etc. In a classroom setting, diversity can present itself in a number of different ways: multicultural students, different learning styles, distinct personalities, etc.  The teacher is tasked with encouraging and maintaining that diversity. This is one of the many ways in which classroom settings are the perfect place for students to learn invaluable lessons.

If you are graduating from high school sometime soon and are planning on starting college, you need to be aware of the levels of college degrees that are available, the eligibility criteria for each, and what degree is suitable for you according to your past education and future preferences.

The rewards of taking up a career in teaching are enormous, as is the need for good teachers. With the education sector growing at a phenomenal rate, new jobs being created in the teaching sector and people leaving other careers to become educators, the outlook for this industry is certainly very bright. Even though the shortage of teachers faced by the education industry, especially at the elementary school level, is somewhat of a crisis, it is nonetheless, an opportunity for those looking for a midcareer switch into teaching. However the problem for these people is seemingly the lack of experience in the field of teaching. But there are ways you can work around this problem and still land a teaching job with minimal or no prior experience at all.

When you’re thinking of applying for a job, you want to make sure that your CV is the best that it can possibly be. Remember, your prospective employer is going to be making an impression on you based solely on your CV. That means that you need to ensure that you’re able to make an effective and lasting impression on someone you’ve never met, solely through your CV. By doing so, you’ll increase your chances of being called in for an interview.

Gender inequality is a type of sex discrimination which results in a particular individual being treated disadvantageously because of their gender. This is something which has plagued women in the workplace for a long time now, and still persists despite all the leaps and bounds women’s rights movements have made. It must also be noted that while gender inequality is something that mainly women have to deal with, there are some men who have had to deal with this issue too.

Every year on October 5, people all over the world celebrate World Teacher’s Day. Officially inaugurated by UNESCO in 1994, this day offers us the opportunity to recognize and appreciate the invaluable contributions made by teachers in our lives.

Prisons aren’t supposed to be idyllic locations but there are some facilities around the world whose reputation is enough to make your skin crawl. Cases of human rights violations such as torture, rape, and sexual assault are commonplace and fights and deaths occur frequently.