In February, excitement of graduation begins to fill the minds of many students. However, don’t let “senioritis” leach your motivation and take your eyes off your goal! There are still things you can be doing right now to stay on top of the financial aid and college application process. If you aren’t even thinking about how you will pay for college, zip on over to our previous post about how to avoid the financial stress college can bring. Scholarships are Still Available By now you should be beginning to hear back from colleges you have applied to, as well as different scholarships … [Read more...]
Our 4 Favorite Black History Month Online Educational Resources for Teachers
In honor of the Outliers in Education eBook release approaching and Black History Month in full swing, Outliers Publishing has putting together a list of Black History Month educational resources for teachers. If you didn’t read our blog on Black History Month, check it out here. Black History Month is a great reminder for teachers to incorporate black history into regular lesson plans. There is plenty for students to discover about influential African Americans, different cultures and the evolution of rights in our country. A plethora of educational resources can be found online; … [Read more...]
MLK Day: Remembering a Powerful Leader in Civil Rights
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. brought so much hope and healing to America. His legacy is one which teaches valuable lessons of courage, compassion, dignity, humility and perseverance. With violent protests overtaking the news, MLK Day (January 18th), is a great time to stop and remind ourselves of the powerful leadership Dr. King provided in times of difficulty. His forgiveness and nonviolent demonstrations lead a nation to change for the better. Brief Facts about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. King lead the American Civil Rights Movement for almost twelve and a half … [Read more...]
Lessons from educators who motivate, inspire and stimulate
Calling all current and future educators that need some illuminating truths and lessons on the ins-and-outs of teaching. Outliers in Education offers an in-depth look into the backgrounds of six educators, each with their own life lessons, accomplishments and hardships. We have scoured each chapter to offer a range of encouraging quotes to get you excited about your future in education! To find out more about these amazing educators click here. For now, enjoy these inspirational quotes about teaching. Dr. Robert Kodama “You never know if you’re going to be a good teacher until you have … [Read more...]