by David Pecoraro | Dec 28, 2016 | Professors
Burnout among professors is common since the academic and professional demands placed on them by their institutions’ administrators is often high and intense.
by David Pecoraro | Dec 28, 2016 | Professors
Source: Association for Psychological Science: Teaching Tips
by David Pecoraro | Dec 28, 2016 | Professors
In a discussion of research presented at the American Association of University Professors’ meeting, a health-management scholar talks about the stresses on academics. Source: Faculty Burnout Has Both External and Internal Sources, Scholar Says – The...
by David Pecoraro | Dec 27, 2016 | Parents, Professors, Students
In opioid-stricken West Virginia, this school is taking on the role of parent. Lisa Stark of Education Week visits Cottageville Elementary, where students often lack food, clothes and transportation because of drug-addicted parents. In addition to increasing...
by David Pecoraro | Dec 21, 2016 | Parents, Professors, Students
The stats released by The United States Department Of Education show that the college dropout rates in the USA are shockingly high at 41%. These are only the number of students who drop out of college; there are also a vast number of high school dropouts who do not even make it to college.
by David Pecoraro | Dec 17, 2016 | Parents, Professors, Students
The mentoring movement is catching on as a proven way to lift up and encourage youths. Source: Be a mentor and help turn a troubled kid’s life around