Category Archives: Education Journals

Teachers balloted over academy plans

The Government is facing an increasing threat of widespread industrial action over its flagship academy programme. Teachers at 13 Birmingham primaries are being balloted over plans to turn their schools into academies, two teaching unions announced today. It is understood to be the first time that teachers in such a large number of schools have [...]

Decorate your backyard with cool toys for children

Outdoor activities will help children grow and develop emotionally, mentally and socially and exercises are important for physical growth. It is the role of the parents to motivate children to get out and enjoy the fresh air and sunshine. Children need to realize the pleasure that is obtained by playing on outdoor toys and hanging [...]

10 Reasons the Human Capital Zeitgeist Is Emerging

The race for skilled talent is picking up speed and could have long-term implications in the job market. A Human Capital Zeitgeist, is emerging as companies big and small are getting smacked with the realization that talent management is SO critical to competing in a volatile marketplace, they might actually have to throw a bit [...]

Teachers admit fiddling results as pupils crumble under pressure of exams

Schoolchildren are “close to breaking point” as they struggle to keep up with extra coaching laid on to push them through exams, teachers warn today. In a poll of more than 500 teachers, over two-thirds admitted forcing pupils to do more practice tests in the face of growing pressure to succeed. Similar numbers are running [...]

Baylor in AOL Sporting News’ Top 10 Football, Basketball programs

SportingNews has ranked their top ten dual-sport schools in the nation and the Big 12 represented itself well. Baylor cracked the list as the 10th best school. Oklahoma was ranked ninth and Texas got fifth. Even though they haven’t played in the Big 12 yet, school-to-be West Virginia was ranked sixth. Here’s what they had [...]