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nursery school

(Encyclopedia) nursery school, educational institution for children from two to four years of age. It is distinguishable from a day nursery in that it serves children of both working and nonworking…

progressive education

(Encyclopedia) progressive education, movement in American education. Confined to a period between the late 19th and mid-20th cent., the term “progressive education” is generally used to refer only…

Walt Whitman: An Old Man's Thought of School

An Old Man's Thought of School[For the Inauguration of a Public School, Camden, New Jersey, 1874]An old man's thought of school, An old man gathering youthful memories and blooms that youth…

Book Report--Middle and High School Level

Book reports and book reviews are similar. Book reports tend to be a little more descriptive (What is this book about?) and book reviews are usually more persuasive (Why a reader should or shouldn't…

40 Back-to-School Inspirational Quotes

Top of Page Are you feeling excited for the new school year? Whether you're starting high school, college, or just a new grade, there's something special about the first day of school. One of the…

Quiz: Corporal Punishment in U.S. Public Schools

Corporal punishment in school is a controversial topic that has been debated for many years. While some argue that it is an effective way to maintain discipline and order, others believe it can cause…