Articles about "Education"
Spencer - Herbert Spencer - Herbert Spencer Quotations on Education
Herbert Spencer was an English philosopher and prolific writer whose views on education are often quoted. He is known for espousing that the "great aim of education is not knowledge, but action," and that "science was the knowledge of greatest worth." This is a collection of famous Spencer quotes.
http://adulted.about.com/od/intro/a/spencerquotations.htm
Roman Education - A Quick Look at Roman Education
In Margaret A. Brucia and Gregory N. Daugherty's To Be a Roman, they present the following very basic information about the ancient Roman education.
http://ancienthistory.about.com/od/grecoromandailylife1/a/060609RomanEducation.htm
Archaeology FAQ: A Career in Archaeology
What kind of job can I get in archaeology? Does it pay well? Do you have to work when it's hot? These are the questions that everyone who is thinking about being an archaeologist wants to know.
http://archaeology.about.com/od/questionoftheweek/qt/faq13.htm
What Is a Science Fair Project - Introduction to Science Fair Projects
You may have to do a science fair project or help with one, but might be unclear what exactly one is. Here's an introduction to science fair projects that should help clear up any confusion.
http://chemistry.about.com/od/sciencefairprojects/a/sciencefair.htm
Thoughts About Comics #2 - My Comics Classroom
A new column at the comic book site for About.com. See how comic books enter my everyday life.
http://comicbooks.about.com/od/cultureofcomics/a/tab2.htm
Going to School with Cystic Fibrosis - Preparing for School with Cystic Fibrosis
Is your child with cystic fibrosis getting ready to head off to school? You'll want to make some preparations first to pave the way to a great school experience. Learn strategies to help you choose the best school for your child. Also learn how to create an IEP or 504 plan to make sure your child's treatment needs do not interfere with learning.
http://cysticfibrosis.about.com/od/schoolage/a/school.htm
Dentist - Want to be a Dentist - 5 Tips to Become a Dentist
If you want to become a dentist, read about the education required to become a dentist and links to dental schools.
http://dentistry.about.com/od/dentalcareers/a/to_be_a_dentist.htm
Child Protection
One intrinsic characteristic of fathers is the need to be a source of protection for his children. Learn how to protect your child from bullies, from predators and from other risks in today's very dangerous world.
http://fatherhood.about.com/od/childprotection/a/cyberbully.htm
Duval County Magnet Schools
A list and brief descriptions of Duval County's Magnet School Programs.
http://jacksonville.about.com/od/education/tp/Duval-Magnet-Schools.htm
Importance of Education - Why Education is Important to Mormons
Why is Education Important? What do Mormons teach about education and additional learning?
http://lds.about.com/od/education/a/education.htm