Freelance Tutoring Programming - Making Money Working Online

Freelance Tutoring Programming - Making Money Working OnlineThe Internet has made the world of freelance tutoring programming possible. Back in the old days, it was just too expensive to even think about taking a class or course at your local college or university. However, due to more tutoring outsourcing companies being created every day, it's now possible to earn an online income from programming while living comfortably. And the money is in very good hands.If you've ever taken a class or course in an upper-level college, you probably know how hard it can be to manage a whole class, or even a section, while still keeping up with the other students. You may have even had to make extra time for class when needed, by just sitting on the side or doing homework. The expense of doing so can add up quite quickly, especially if you're taking several courses or subjects.Of course, you're not the only person who needs to take a class or course at the same time. Many people are starting to b ecome aware of the need for tutoring and outsourcing work in their life.Tutoring in programming is one of the more popular options available to someone who wants to take a programming class, but is not able to afford it. Even if you're good at writing code and understand the concepts well, it's always better to get an outside opinion before hiring a tutor for one of your classes.You might be doing business with an individual that may need to do a program class while they work on a web design or development project, and you want to be able to give them some assistance. If you need a part-time job while taking online courses, freelancing for others is the most cost-effective way to go. And because you will be working on your own schedule, you don't have to worry about your friends and family complaining that you're spending all your time on your computer.Another great benefit of earning income in programming is the flexible hours, you can choose. The most common hours of work are seve n days a week, but any time you can offer a client work at home is fine. If you can't find a tutor who is willing to work at the same times you work, just start taking other online classes in order to make ends meet while you are completing your programming assignments.Freelance tutoring programming is a great way to keep your coding skills current and at the same time make extra money. You can take on a short term job for a tutor, or work from home making extra money as a full-time coder.

Language Marketplace Two Months Later

Language Marketplace Two Months Later Its been two months since we launched the open beta of our Language Marketplace (announcement), and we wanted to say weve been very pleased so far. The Language Marketplace is where students can pay for online lessons and teachers can get paid to teach a foreign language. In this short time, weve already had over 2500 teachers register to teach 70 languages online! Of the teachers, over 20% are professionals, meaning we have over 500 experienced language teachers ready to teach you on italki. Through looking at our marketplace, weve also learned a lot about paying students. Its not a surprise that English is the most popular language to study. Over 50% of the sessions taught have been for learning English. Given that most non-native speakers have a general desire to learn English, we think this is a sign of how much unmet demand there is for English language teachers. Interestingly, learning Chinese Mandarin is the second most popular choice, followed by learning Spanish. As Chinese Mandarin grows in importance, we believe more and more people will look online to find a teacher. In many areas around the world, Chinese teachers may not be available, and online teaching rates seem very reasonable. Weve also found that many students are using the Free Trial feature to find the right teacher for them. This is a great way for students to test out a couple of teachers and find the one that has the most compatible learning style. Its also a good opportunity for teachers to get a better understanding of how the system works, and a students particular needs and ability level. Overall, we think the growth in the number of students purchasing italki credits and bookings sessions with language teachers is a sign that people are getting more comfortable with the idea of learning online. This should be good news for all the internet startups in this space (Edufire, WizIQ, ForteMall, Sclipo, and Moontoast) who have a similar vision that education will eventually come from many sources. Keep telling us what you think about the site and our Language Marketplace. And keep following the blog well keep you updated as we put up new features. The italki team Language Marketplace Two Months Later Its been two months since we launched the open beta of our Language Marketplace (announcement), and we wanted to say weve been very pleased so far. The Language Marketplace is where students can pay for online lessons and teachers can get paid to teach a foreign language. In this short time, weve already had over 2500 teachers register to teach 70 languages online! Of the teachers, over 20% are professionals, meaning we have over 500 experienced language teachers ready to teach you on italki. Through looking at our marketplace, weve also learned a lot about paying students. Its not a surprise that English is the most popular language to study. Over 50% of the sessions taught have been for learning English. Given that most non-native speakers have a general desire to learn English, we think this is a sign of how much unmet demand there is for English language teachers. Interestingly, learning Chinese Mandarin is the second most popular choice, followed by learning Spanish. As Chinese Mandarin grows in importance, we believe more and more people will look online to find a teacher. In many areas around the world, Chinese teachers may not be available, and online teaching rates seem very reasonable. Weve also found that many students are using the Free Trial feature to find the right teacher for them. This is a great way for students to test out a couple of teachers and find the one that has the most compatible learning style. Its also a good opportunity for teachers to get a better understanding of how the system works, and a students particular needs and ability level. Overall, we think the growth in the number of students purchasing italki credits and bookings sessions with language teachers is a sign that people are getting more comfortable with the idea of learning online. This should be good news for all the internet startups in this space (Edufire, WizIQ, ForteMall, Sclipo, and Moontoast) who have a similar vision that education will eventually come from many sources. Keep telling us what you think about the site and our Language Marketplace. And keep following the blog well keep you updated as we put up new features. The italki team

Get Involved A Guide for Election Day

Get Involved A Guide for Election Day https://pixabay.com Work as an Election Worker While not everyone can do this especially if you work a Monday to Friday job, or have classes on Tuesday it is a worthwhile opportunity if you are able to do so. The job is relatively easy, and you do get job training either the week before or hours before. You normally help check voters in, hand out ballots, help with curbside voting and generally make sure that the voting process runs smoothly. And even though it is often seen as a volunteer opportunity, it IS a job! You do get paid some for your time and commitment, depending on the election jurisdiction normally around $100 for the day. You do have to stay the entire day, normally from 5 a.m. until the polls close around 7 p.m. On occasion, there is food available for workers, but again it does depend on the election jurisdiction. For more information on how to become an Election worker, go to  https://www.eac.gov/voters/become-a-poll-worker/ https://unsplash.com Shuttle Voters from and to Polling Places Not everyone can reliably and easily get to the polls. This is where you can come in! Many campaign offices both local and national and senior communities look for volunteers to help volunteers get to and from the polls. All it takes is a call to the local campaign offices and senior communities to see what you can do, as well as seeing if your family members or neighbors need a ride as well. Every citizen has the right to vote, so making sure that they can get to the polls can help them exercise their right. And on the topic of campaign offices…. https://pixabay.com Volunteer with a Campaign They are hard to find in some places, but they ARE there. There are offices for both parties democratic and republican who are always looking for volunteers. Campaigns normally start around June and end in November. Duties normally include making phone calls and going door to door. Contact whichever candidate or campaign you feel strongly about now if you do have free time to dedicate your time. Otherwise, contact them to, at the very least, help get out the vote on Election Day. At the very least, they will very much appreciate a donation of water bottles or any type of food from now until Election Day! (Especially water bottles in the summer heat). These offices run on donations, so if you are unable to dedicate your time, the next time that you are in the store, pick up an extra water to drop off. Or drop off some home cooked food or snack foods. While you’re there, make sure to pick up some bumper stickers and signs as well. They will greatly appreciate it! Do remember that although the national elections in November are heard about more frequently, there are elections on the local and state level! They do need poll workers for ALL elections, not just the major ones. Voters want to get the polls for ALL elections, not just the ones that “matter.” And while there may not be as many election campaign offices during smaller elections, do make sure to find out what offices are out there for the local elections. You never know how you may be able to help.

Calling all American teachers looking for new career opportunities!

Calling all American teachers looking for new career opportunities! Teach Away isseeking applications from Americanteachers to fill a record high number of teaching job opportunities at schools around the world. As the international recruitment seasonkicksinto overdrive for the upcoming school year, US certified, experienced teachers are in increasingly high demand for teachingjob opportunities worldwide. US candidates with a teaching license, Bachelor’s degree and two years of post-certification experience, who are open minded and looking for a new adventure abroad, could be in the running for some of the world’s most sought-after teaching jobs. Seeking US teachers for teaching opportunities in Abu Dhabi Teach Away are currently looking for US-qualified teachers to fill a huge range of English-medium teaching positions with the Abu Dhabi Education Council, Abu Dhabi’s public school system. Here are just some of the perks teachers can expect: a high salary (approximately $3,350 - $5,500 USD/month), flights to and from the UAE at the beginning and end of the contract, health insurance, an end-of-contract bonus and more. Find more details on teaching in Abu Dhabi here. Teach Away are holding the following interview sessions (attendance is by invitation only) for US teachers next month: December 7, 2016 in Chicago, IL Dec 12 - 13, 2016 in Houston, TX US teachers can view and apply for all teaching jobs in Abu Dhabi here. Seeking US teachers for San Francisco job fair Teach Away is teaming up with International School Services (ISS) to host an international teacher job fair in San Francisco, CA, from February 9- February 12, 2017. School heads from over 100 of the world’s top-tier international schools in the Middle East, Europe, Asia, South America and Africa, are looking to hire US-qualified teachers for a wide variety of teaching positions, across all subjects and grade levels. Check out the list of international schools hiring at the San Francisco job fair here. US teachers can apply to attend online via the Teach Away website. Admission to the job fair is free and by invite only. Good look with your teachabroad search!

The Motivation Language Learning Requires (and 8 Tips for Getting It)

The Motivation Language Learning Requires (and 8 Tips for Getting It) The true, long-term motivation language learning requires can be hard to come by.Sure, language learning is fun.Sometimes its less so.We all have those days creep in when learning a language may  seem like more work than its worth.But a momentary loss of your language learning mojo doesnt  have to spell the end of your language learning aspirations.What determines whether youre ultimately successful in learning a language isnt whether you have trouble getting motivated at times (thats going to happen), but  your ability  to bounce back and fight through the language learning doldrums.Fortunately, we have some ways to  tilt the odds in your favor to get that spark back, which will make  it easier to get back on track. Lets get right to it! The Motivation Language Learning Requires (and 8 Tips for Getting It)1. Have a Language Learning PlanAnyone whos ever taken a trip knows that planning how to do something can be more work than actually doing the thing itself. In the case of learni ng a language from scratch, you have to figure out how youre going to build up all your language skills (writing, listening, speaking, etc.) simultaneously using materials that are challenging but not too challenging.Having to constantly worry about organizing how youre going to learn can get tiring and boring fast. So to get this potential motivation killer out of the way, try doing as much planning in advance as possible. Draw up a language learning plan that includes a schedule, a list of what materials youre going to use and a rough timeline.The idea is that whenever you sit down to learn a  language, you should be able to go straight to the meat of your language learning and not have to worry about deciding what to work on. Being able to follow a preexisting plan is especially helpful on days when motivation for language learning is lagging.When you get through your plan, draw up a new language learning plan. Note that having a plan doesnt mean you have to get stuck in a rutâ€" having a creative, interesting plan with lots of variety will help keep things fresh and get you through the times when youre feeling less inspired.2. Make Talking to People Part of Your Language Learning ScheduleIf youre having a hard time getting excited about language learning, sometimes a little peer pressure is just what the doctor ordered. Having activities where you have to talk to other people in your target language  as a regular part of your language learning schedule can make a big difference.There are a couple reasons these activities are helpful for maintaining language learning motivation:Doing anything with other people can make things more interesting, and youll be especially glad you dont have to go it alone during times when youre not really feeling the language learning magic.Having to use the language regularly to interact with other people provides an additional incentive to keep making progress. Youll be motivated to learn it for the sake of communicating with  other people.Face-to-face group settings are ideal for maintaining language learning motivation. Some of the activities you can try include study groups, meetups and reading groups. But if you cant find something in your area, online language exchanges can also add an entire new dimension to the language learning experience.Whatever the exact activity you choose, make sure your language learning plan has  some sort of regularly scheduled way of learning your language by talking to other people.This is a really big deal in language learning communities. Academic researchers who study language learning methods have coined a term for this motivational strategy: integrative motivation. Thats rightâ€"its been scientifically proven that talking to people provides you with a very uniquely effective form of motivation for language learning.But it goes a little further. Integrative motivation is extra powerful when you  care  about the people youre speaking with, so practicing with friends, family and significant others gives you an additional motivational boost. If you need to meet new people to practice with, take a strong interest in their lives and try to build a real relationship.Why does this work? Integrative motivation is all about wanting to connect and become integrated in the culture of the target language. Wanting to speak like a native, blend in among native speakers and have close relationships with them is what will carry you forward.This is much more powerful than instrumental motivation, which is when you only want to speak a particular language to complete a task and earn a cookie, like putting your proficiency on your resume, land a job, make more sales or make a good impression.3. Use What Youve Already LearnedWhen youre learning a new language, it can be tempting to try to learn as much new material as possible as quickly as possible. However, if you focus exclusively on learning new material, you run the risk of burning out.More important than le arning as much as you can as fast as you can is making sure you have fun with the stuff youve already learned. Keep a journal, compose a song or write a poem if thats your thing. Talk to people. Even treat yourself to a meal at an ethnic restaurant, or try cooking one at home by following a recipe in your target language.When youre writing up your language learning plan, keep an eye out for courses or software that give you opportunities to review material youve learned in interesting ways. FluentU, the online immersion platform with real-world videos,  is a great example of what this  looks like.  Not only does it already spice things up with interesting and varied media, it also sets you up for success by asking you questions based on what youve already learned. Now thats personalized learning!Using what youve already learned is essential to staying motivated because learning a language isnt a black-and-white situation where either youve learned the language or you havent. Rather, youre gradually getting to know the language better over time, and its important to give yourself credit for what  youve already accomplished.Spending some time using material you already know is also the best way to shut up any internal voice that might be  telling you youre not making enough progress. That voice is detrimental to your learning, and reminding yourself of how far youve already come proves it wrong. Besides, youre learning a language for a particular reason, so once youve learned any amount  of your language,  use it!4. Do Things You EnjoyNo matter how many language learning goals you set and how organized you are, its hard to stay motivated if you dont enjoy the actual process of language learning itself. The best antidote for the language learning blahs is to make sure youre learning language in a way that makes you constantly curious about what youre going to do next.One way to add this spark to your language learning life is to switch out rote studying in favor of interactive learning and games whenever possible.Another way is to go a step further and replace a chunk of time you wouldve spent studying language instead just using the language for things you enjoy by reading books, watching movies, etc. By using the language for things you enjoy, youre adding more intrinsically rewarding activities to the language learning process as opposed to just learning a language to meet an external goal.You can also choose long-term projects to help sustain your motivation for language learning over time. For example, if you pick a book to read thats a page turner, but that will take you a while to get through, itll be that much harder to give up on language learning before finding out how things end!If youre just starting out, you can still use this strategy to motivate yourself by challenging yourself to get to the point where it is an option to use your target language to do things you enjoy. That way youre working towards a shorter-term goal inste ad of the way too broad goal of  becoming fluent in the language.For instance, try picking a simple book you want to read, then commit to reaching a level of basic reading comprehension where you can work through that book with the help of a dictionary. Once you arrive at that point, youll get a big motivation boost by successfully meeting a shorter-term goal and by adding a new intrinsically rewarding activity to your language learning regime.5. Find Media Not Available in Your Native LanguageAn exciting aspect of learning a language is gaining access to an entire new culture (magazines, TV shows, podcasts, blogs, Twitter feeds, etc.)  that you cant get in your native language.So if youre looking to add a motivation boost, try consuming media only available in the language youre learning. Besides providing a way for you to work on your language through an activity you enjoy, youre literally using what youve learned to do something you would never be able to do otherwise with this t echnique.It can take a little searching to actually find media not available in your native language. One way to do this is to look for newly released media thats so fresh it hasnt been translated to other languages yet. If youre looking for books, try Googling something along the lines of “new books in [target language].” For example, the website New Books in German keeps a running list of yet-to-be-translated German books hot off the press. For best  results, type the search terms  in your target language.Consuming media only available in your target language  involves  one of the best reasons for learning a language: gaining access to an entire new range of experiences that youd never be able to have with only your native language.6. Make Language Learning a HabitBrushing my teeth isnt something I get really excited about, but I still do it every day. Whats the key to my remarkable teeth brushing consistency?Habit! (And visions of all my teeth falling out.)If you make languag e learning a habit rather than just something you do when you feel like it, loss of motivation will become less catastrophic. Of course, motivation will still affect the quality of your language learning and you still want language learning to be something intrinsically rewarding overall, but having language learning as a regular habit woven into the fabric of your day-to-day life will make it easier to push through the times when youre not feeling it as much. And thats because sitting down to study language will be more automatic.Try picking a regular learning time that you stick to religiously, either every day or on predetermined days of the week. That way your thought process will be “Well, its 6 p.m.  on Monday, time to work on my Spanish again” rather than “Hmm, should I study Spanish now? Nah, not really feeling motivated today.”You can make language learning a routine without having language learning be routine. That is, just because working on your language is a reg ularly scheduled habit doesnt mean you cant actually study in interesting and varied ways. It just means getting your brain in gear for language learning will become easier since its more automatic.7. Take Inventory of Whats WorkingAll the motivation-boosting strategies in the world wont make a difference if youre not using language learning techniques that are right for your learning style. To make sure youre using techniques that are keeping you engaged rather than sapping your motivation, take inventory of your language learning at the end of every month or so. Review whether your language learning routine contains any unnecessarily boring or tedious learning techniques that you should replace.Some red flags that point to possible counterproductive learning techniques are:Learning activities you dreadLearning activities where youre progressing at a frustratingly slow paceIneffective learning activitiesSo when you take stock of your learning techniques, ask yourself what activitie s you hate the most and what activities youre progressing the slowest in.If the answer is none, great! If you do find some counterproductive learning activities, however, thats also great because it means you can replace them with something more effective and enjoyable.To replace activities that just arent cutting it, try searching online for other activities that target the same skills. For instance, if you really hate memorizing vocab, Google for vocab learning techniques and youll discover a world of vocab games and apps and other learning tools. The FluentU Language Learning Blog  is an excellent place to get ideas for engaging and effective language learning techniques. (Using that same example of learning vocab, the blog has  fun games to boost your vocabulary,  practical ways to learn vocab  and tips for soaking up vocab like a sponge.)8. Visualize SuccessOne way language learning burnout happens is by getting so caught up in the day-to-day mechanics of learning a language th at you lose sight of your big-picture goals and motivations. To keep your eye on the prize, take time to remind yourself of your reasons for learning a language and to visualize what your life will look like and what youll do with the language once youve got a good handle on it.The important thing is to stay in touch with whatevers driving you to learn your language. Some ways to do this are:Decorate your room with motivational quotes in the language youre learningDecorate your room with posters or objects from the culture(s) associated with the language youre learning to remind yourself what about these cultures inspired you to learn the languagesMake a bucket list of places you want to go or things you want to do once you have a grasp on your languageLearning a language is such a long-term project that you need to take active steps to keep your overall motivations, desires and inspirations fresh in your mind. Getting the right language learning techniques is crucial, but so is hav ing an intuitive understanding of why youre spending your time locked up in a room poring over vocab lists.Of course, you probably will lose sight of your reasons for language learning at times along the way. And you definitely will wake up some days and just not be feeling it as far as language learning goes. Learning a language is no small undertaking, and youre bound to have ups and downs along the way.But the way to win out against the language learning blues is  to have a concrete set of strategies you can use to weather the storm and work back to a place where language learning is something you want to do. Once you do that, its all worth it in the end.So, use these tips to get your excitement back and maintain all the long-term motivation language learning really requires; the future you will want to  thank your past self for sticking things out. And One More ThingLet FluentU motivate your language learning every day. FluentU makes it possible to learn languages  from music v ideos, commercials, news and inspiring talks.With FluentU, you learn real languagesâ€"the same way that real people speak them. FluentU has a wide variety of videos, like movie trailers, funny commercials and web series, as you can see here:FluentU App Browse ScreenFluentU has interactive captions that let you tap on any word to see an image, definition, audio and useful examples. Now native language content is within reach with interactive transcripts.Didnt catch something? Go back and listen again. Missed a word? Hover over or tap on the subtitles to instantly view definitions.FluentU Interactive TranscriptsYou can learn all the vocabulary in any video with FluentUs quiz mode. Swipe left or right to see  more examples for the word you’re learning.FluentU Has Quizzes for Every VideoAnd FluentU always keeps track of vocabulary that you’re learning. It uses that vocab to give you a 100% personalized experience by recommending videos and examples.

Organic Chemistry Tutor - Rotational Energy

Organic Chemistry Tutor - Rotational EnergyRotational energy is one of the important concepts in organic chemistry. A rotary device is simply a material that has an ability to move. Many times it can move in three dimensions. In other words, it can rotate in one direction but not the other directions.Since rotational energy is so prevalent in organic chemistry, and it involves the molecules, it makes sense that the organic chemistry tutor would cover this concept thoroughly. However, there are many different concepts in organic chemistry, so there is no way you could cover everything in one short lesson.Therefore, the organic chemistry tutor will generally guide students through a lecture format that is focused on one or two concepts that they are most familiar with. After this lecture, the tutor will introduce their topics. By the time they have covered several topics, the organic chemistry tutor will introduce another topic for the student to review.The organic chemistry tutor will also use different ways to help their students learn the concept of rotational energy. The most common form of this is to actually show examples of rotational energy from the lab. One example of this would be showing students something like a rotor device, or if they wanted to see it in action they could watch someone build a rotor device. This example should not be too hard to understand, because rotors are often used in machinery to rotate the parts.Another way that the organic chemistry tutor could be used would be to direct students towards new concepts. Some people may not understand how rotational energy could be created or transformed, so a tutor could help them understand it. They could also show examples of how rotational energy was used to create chemical reactions in the laboratory.So if you find that your organic chemistry teacher is not doing a good job in introducing concepts or showing examples, then try looking for an organic chemistry tutor online. They will be muc h more than an old friend who knows about organic chemistry, they will have a wealth of knowledge and will be able to give you tips and tricks on how to best improve your organic chemistry.The organic chemistry tutor will be able to show you various ways of converting rotational energy into mechanical energy in order to move the molecules. With the right tutor you will be able to solve organic chemistry problems quickly and easily.

Learning How to Do Organic Chemistry With Motion and Forces Organic Chemistry Tutors

Learning How to Do Organic Chemistry With Motion and Forces Organic Chemistry TutorsWhen you take a college chemistry course, you can find out how this is done in organic chemistry by taking a motion and forces organic chemistry tutor. A motion and forces organic chemistry tutor will be able to tell you what it takes to be successful in your courses. They are there to help you learn the material so that you will have the chance to make the most of your studies.Motion and forces organic chemistry tutor will have the experience and qualifications that they will need to do their job well. It is vital that students get the best guidance they can in order to pass their classes. When a student does not have the right guidance, they may feel like they are not progressing at their best because of how they feel. A tutor can be a great ally to students because they can teach them how to be successful.Motion and forces organic chemistry tutor can help you learn how to work with an easy flow. Fo r example, they will help you determine what chemical substances are at what temperatures. The tutor will help you find the proper storage conditions to allow you to get the best out of your material. By teaching you to avoid a certain procedure, motion and forces organic chemistry tutor will provide you with the right amount of pressure and heat in order to do the right work.Motion and forces organic chemistry tutor will guide you on how to carry out certain reactions in the laboratory. They will teach you how to judge what reaction is the best to carry out. This will help you improve in your studies. If you know that you are doing something wrong, you can go back to the motions and forces organic chemistry tutor and show them that you have learned how to work with the procedure and understand it so that you can use it properly.Motion and forces organic chemistry tutor can help you learn how to work with materials and implements. They will teach you how to deal with different conta iners. It is important that you know how to dispose of materials properly so that you are not disposing them improperly. Sometimes students can be careless about disposing materials correctly, causing them to ruin their experiments.Motion and forces organic chemistry tutor can also help you learn how to carry out laboratory experiments properly. They will teach you about how to pour liquid in certain ways, how to use devices in order to learn the techniques needed for experiments. They will help you learn how to work with different types of solvents. They will even give you tips on what materials and substances can be used for different types of experiments.Motion and forces organic chemistry tutor will help you learn the materials and processes involved in the laboratory. They will guide you in how to learn the process and look at how you can carry out different procedures and processes. This will help you gain more knowledge when it comes to working with different materials and me thods in the laboratory. Students will learn how to be successful in their lab. They will learn how to treat the materials that they use in the laboratory so that they will be better able to study it.

Senate Approves Teacher Bill

Senate Approves Teacher Bill The U.S. Senate recently passed a $10 billion bill to preserve teachers jobs throughout the nation, according to an article in District Administration. The bill will also send $16 billion for Medicaid purposes. Naturally, the $10 billion will not eliminate all teacher layoffs. However, it is expected to save 140,000 American teachers jobs. This bill is being passed in response to consistent reports that tens of thousands of teachers lost their jobs in April. Also, at that time, more layoffs were expected. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-California, said she would call House members back from their August recess for the House vote, which is scheduled for Tuesday, August 10th. The House is expected to approve the bill, which would send it to President Barack Obama for consideration. The $10 billion bill will be sent to schools across the nation that are struggling financially, in hopes of alleviating further teacher layoffs. Republicans tried to counter this bill with a filibuster. The bill then needed a supermajority of at least 60 votes in the Senate to pass. The bill passed 61-39. The foundations for this bill have been debated in Congress for several weeks now. The bill received the necessary additional push when two Republicans from Maine, Senators Olympia Snowe and Susan Collins contrasted their party. The $10B for education will be channeled through the states to local education agencies. How much money a school will receive will be based either on a state's formula for distributing state aid or the Title I formula. Congress is hoping this bill will enhance the learning environment in many public schools. This bill will preserve many teachers jobs, creating smaller classrooms and more effective, lower student-to-teacher-ratios. This will give students more one-on-one time with teachers, and teachers will be able to better respond to individual students needs.

Thanksgiving Fun Facts for You to Know this Year

Thanksgiving Fun Facts for You to Know this Year Now that weve successfully navigated Halloween, its time once again to look forward to the gravy-filled joy that Thanksgiving is sure to bring. Prior to the winter holiday madness, Thanksgiving kicks off a season that, for many, represents food, fun, football, and family. But there is so much more to it than that. How much do you actually know about Thanksgiving? There was no turkey at the beginning Your Thanksgiving Day knowledge should begin with the birdhowever, the first Thanksgiving did not. Deer, birds, and seafood made an appearance, though none of them were stuffed inside of one another (Turducken, anyone?). The Presidents role? You might also want to know that it is the U.S. Presidents job to pardon a turkey on Thanksgiving Day, preventing it from being eaten. This tradition began in 1989 with President Bush (although some say it began in 1947 with President Truman). President Obama pardoned a turkey named Courage who then served as the Grand Marshal of the Disneyland Thanksgiving Day parade. Our potential national bird If you think the eagle is regal, maybe you would have also enjoyed the turkey, which some believe was Ben Franklins choice for the national bird. Though we eat approximately 46 million of them each Thanksgiving, it could have been an interesting choice. In a letter to his daughter, Franklin wrote that the eagle had bad moral character. The turkey, he said, was a much more respectable bird. The reason for the season If youre grateful for Thanksgiving, you can thank Sarah Josepha Hale, the woman responsible for writing Mary Had a Little Lamb. In 1863, she convinced President Lincoln to make Thanksgiving a national holiday. All of this followed nearly 30 years of a letter writing campaign begging for holiday status. What day again? One day is nothing though the first Thanksgiving included so many people that it lasted for three days! Ever wonder about the date? President Roosevelt moved it up a week in 1939 in an effort to boost the shopping season during the Great Depression era. He couldnt quite get it to catch on and moved it back two years later. Ready, set, hut! If youre one of the many Americans watching football on Thanksgiving, you may have noticed that the home teams dont exactly change. The Detroit Lions have hosted a game each year since 1920, and the Dallas Cowboys have hosted since 1966 though the league added a third hosting team in 2006. Where else has turkey been eaten? You can consider yourself in good company if youre enjoying turkey this Thanksgiving season astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin ate it during their time in space, which is pretty good for a bird that cant even fly. The origin of the name Thanksgiving Day probably shouldnt come as a surprise to the turkey, who is referred to, at only 12 weeks-old, as a fryer-roaster. The name, turkey, actually came from Europeans who enjoyed the guinea fowls imported to the continent by Turkish merchants. Hence, they ended up calling them turkeys. [RELATED: 5 Ways to Stay Motivated Over the Holidays] So, no matter where youre celebrating this year, take a moment to reflect on the ever-so-interesting history of American Thanksgiving, a holiday filled with delicious food, family, and football. Take time to enjoy yourself and give thanks but give yourself a break as well. This school year is only getting started! Happy Thanksgiving! Any topics you want to know more about? Let us know! The Varsity Tutors Blog editors love hearing your feedback and opinions. Feel free to email us at blog@varsitytutors.com.