Teaching about evolution has another important function. Because some people see evolution as conflicting with widely held beliefs, the teaching of evolution offers educators a superb opportunity to illuminate the nature of science and to differentiate science from other forms of human endeavor and understanding. “There’s a big fear out…
Just like men, women should be allowed to choose how they fight for their country based on their strengths. Joining a combat unit requires meeting high demands regardless of gender; if there are women who are able to meet the same training standards as men, they can only be an…
Electronic devices should be used in school because they can be used in an emergency, increases students organization, and for educational purposes. To begin with, cell phones are needed in school because a student can have an emergency. As teens get older they are becoming more independent. Are electronics good…
But high-stakes exams are unfair every year, not just during a pandemic: large differences in home support and access to resources are not new. The exams reinforce income inequality, create perverse incentives in the classroom, and limit the number of students who could benefit from more education. Why should we…
Fence boards need to be pressure treated to protect the wood from being ruined by outside forces. If you think about it, fence posts are in the ground, where the soil is typically moist. Moisture creates a dangerous place where wood can rot easily and quickly. The problem in Central…
One other point to remember is that while attendance at a holiday party may be 100% voluntary for most employees, those who are working the event — even if the work is voluntary — must be paid. Make attendance at the holiday party entirely voluntary and clearly convey that message…
Exams can force students to improve their memory and remember what they learn and apply in real life situations. On a larger scale, exams can help to allow comparison between schools. Without exams, no one would have known where an individual or a school stands in the whole nation or…
One of the best ways is to preserve them in the fridge. To preserve fennel correctly in the refrigerator, there are two options. The first option is by separating the stalks from the bulb and placing them in two plastic bags or glass container. If you think that using a…
Social media sites like LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter allows employers to not only screen job applicants when they are considering the applicant for hire, but also prior to an interview and even when the individual hasn’t applied for a job. And here’s what employers are looking at on social…
Exotic animals — lions, tigers, wolves, bears, reptiles, non-human primates — belong in their natural habitats and not in the hands of private individuals as “pets.” By their very nature, these animals are wild and potentially dangerous and, as such, do not adjust well to a captive environment. Keeping exotic…