The Secret Life of the American Teacher

katherine corliss
January 20, 2010

Teachers often try to teach beyond their curriculum. Life lessons are offered and mostly ignored, but what teachers talk about between powerpoints often reflects their interests beyond the classroom.   “I try and share a little bit about my life so kids can feel comfortable in the classroom,”... Read more »

ACT/College Preparation

amani safadi
January 20, 2010

Among college bound students the ACT and SAT are a source of great stress. Many students, like junior Liesel Reussner, are studying hard and paying a ton of money to pass one important test.     ”I took a study preparation class in Kansas City one on one.” Reussner said.     Just... Read more »

Driving Delays

allison morte
January 20, 2010

Luckily for current students, most have managed to remain unaffected by the recent changes in drivers license requirements.  Those who were already “in the system,” (had received their learner’s permit, farm permit, restricted license or drivers license) by January 1 of this year were... Read more »