Education, Teaching & Childcare

Whether or not they realize the grandeur of their gestures, many teachers can change lives, shape job paths or clarify world views. Some of these professionals pursue degrees in education to realize the rewards of giving students skills they can independently use for the rest of their lives. A new program is giving students the chance to thank their mentors for the valuable lessons imparted over the years. Read more..

Whether reciting the alphabet or dissecting Shakespeare, many teachers pursue careers in education to realize the rewards of giving students skills they can independently use for the rest of their lives. In the course of one school day, an educator may act as tutor, entertainer, counselor and reassuring friend to effectively communicate with students. Some researchers are suggesting that hands-on approaches to teaching are instrumental in demonstrating information to students. Read more..

Some teachers become involved in education to realize the rewards of imparting some kernel of wisdom, to be employed and appreciated by another. For some students, these valuable lessons can include tips on how to read Faulkner or breeze through physics problem sets. Other teachers use life experience to help others through difficult times. Read more..

Children, curious, malleable and remarkably receptive to new experiences, begin to form judgments and tastes during this crucial life stage. Part of a child care professional's job is to provide children with the intellectual stimulation they need to shape their interests and sense of wonder later in life. Read more..