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Jeff Hohne Visalia Unified School District continues to lead the way in adapting to the ever-changing educational landscape.

Jeff Hohne El Diamante High School: Post-Pandemic Education: The Role of Technology in Shaping Modern Classrooms

06.01.2025Career Ramblings0

Jeff Hohne El Diamante High School has been at the forefront of adapting to the technological advancements reshaping modern classrooms in a post-pandemic world. As schools transitioned to hybrid and remote learning models, educators like Jeff Hohne from Visalia Unified School District embraced innovative tools and strategies to enhance teaching methods and maintain student engagement. […]

Brendan Donohue of Rockland County Discusses Mentoring Youth to Pursue Careers in Law Enforcement

10.04.2024Career Ramblings0

Brendan Donohue of Rockland County has been in law enforcement for over 30 years. He is the founding member and mentor of the North Rockland Explorer Post 551, an organization for young people considering law enforcement as a career. In the following article, Brendan Donohue discusses mentoring youth, igniting their passion to pursue careers in […]

Alice C. Chang on Problem-Based Learning: Nurturing Critical Thinkers for Tomorrow

21.02.2024Career Ramblings0

In the ever-evolving landscape of education, Alice C. Chang believes the traditional model of rote memorization and standardized testing is giving way to dynamic approaches that prioritize critical thinking, creativity, and real-world application. One such pedagogical innovation at the forefront of this transformation is Problem-Based Learning (PBL). In this post from Alice C. Chang will […]

The Upland Unified School District on Academic Readiness: Skills Needed for College Success

17.01.202417.01.2024Career Ramblings0

Transitioning from high school to college is a significant step in a student’s educational journey. The Upland Unified School District notes that while this transition is exciting, it also brings new challenges and expectations. Academic readiness is not just about mastering subject-specific knowledge; it encompasses a set of skills that are essential for college success. […]

Yacin Zawam of Northwest Arkansas Discusses the Importance of Physical and Mental Health in Medical School

02.05.2023Career Ramblings0

Yacin Zawam of Northwest Arkansas is a recent medical school graduate from the University of Toledo. Amidst the academic pressure, it’s easy for aspiring doctors to neglect their physical and mental health among the rigorous workload med school requires. However, for a student doctor, neglecting personal health can lead to burnout, decreased academic performance, and […]

American International University Kuwait

American International University of Kuwait Discusses Dr. Khaled Mahdi’s Recent Visit

21.03.202321.03.2023Career Ramblings0

American International University of Kuwait is an institution of higher education led by an experienced team of American educators, empowering students to become professionals in a number of different fields. The rigorous academic programs and support services offered lead students to satisfying career paths and personal growth. In the following article, American International University of […]

Brooke Beyma Discusses the Back-to-School Transition and Student Wellbeing

16.08.2022Career Ramblings0

Brooke Beyma of Tampa, Florida is a psychology major with minor studies in education. In the following article, Brooke Beyma discusses how to help kids adjust from summer fun to school routines, how to deal with separation anxiety, body image and self-esteem, all while taking on the responsibility of in-school expectations. With summer coming to […]

Continuing Education: More Important Than a Degree, 1/10th the Price

07.01.2008Career Ramblings3

Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, despite all of the posts that I’ve made about post-secondary education and it’s benefits (and sometimes, lack of), I’ve bit the bullet and registered for classes. Not regular classes, as I’ll never do that again, but continuing education classes. Now, before you go “what the hell is the point […]

College: Go to School, Get and Education, and Get a Good Job

22.09.2007Career Ramblings9

Does anyone else see a problem here? What ever happened to encouraging people to innovate, try new things, and create jobs? The mantra for the educational system revolves around finding people good jobs- what about those people creating jobs for themselves? Perhaps I’m one of the last of a dying breed (though the general response […]

Self Growth or Job Placement?

22.08.2007Career Ramblings6

The modern job market is competitive, and for that reason many students (including high school students) are basing their education around a particular job that they want, discounting their long term career goals. This seems to be a bit of the opposite goal of post-secondary education (whatever happened to self growth and discovery?), but it’s […]