Opinion

Op-Ed: Dress Codes are Sexist

Op-Ed: Dress Codes are Sexist

Opinion, Travel & Culture May 27, 2015 at 7:30 am

Dress codes in schools make sense – they set out concrete guidelines to keep students decent and at least somewhat professionally dressed. In theory, they can help to set students on an equal footing and reduce the disparity in dress between the economically disadvantaged and the well-off. Some administrators alsoRead More

Why Do Some Students Hate Their Teachers?

Why Do Some Students Hate Their Teachers?

Opinion May 20, 2015 at 4:00 pm

I come from a family of teachers, I have many friends that are teachers, and I work in the fields of education and psychology. Playful ribbing of the struggles and strife that educators have to put up with has always been a popular topic in my life. I have noticedRead More

A Thank-You to Teachers who Challenge their Students

A Thank-You to Teachers who Challenge their Students

Opinion, Travel & Culture May 8, 2015 at 4:34 pm

Mr. Gallo’s AP European History class was legendary. I heard about it even before my freshman year, from older friends who were preparing to take it in the fall. They told me about the infamous summer assignment and the sheer volume of work which it entailed – extensive textbook readingRead More

Op-Ed: What’s the Real Story Behind Tuition Hikes?

Op-Ed: What’s the Real Story Behind Tuition Hikes?

Best of the Web, Opinion April 6, 2015 at 8:30 am

If you’re the parent of a teenager, you’ve probably spent a fair bit of time thinking about college tuition. One thing which may be much on your mind is that it can’t possibly have been this expensive in your day – and indeed, the cost of a college education has increasedRead More

Op-Ed: Why Parents and Students Shouldn’t Stress Over College Admissions

Op-Ed: Why Parents and Students Shouldn’t Stress Over College Admissions

Best of the Web, College, Opinion March 16, 2015 at 5:48 pm

Here at Thesis, we’ve written a lot about college admissions – from our advice on the early stages of planning to this weekend’s piece about visiting prospective colleges. It’s something parents and students think about a lot – as well they should, because sending a child to college is aRead More

First-hand Perspective of Texas Academy of Math and Science (TAMS)

First-hand Perspective of Texas Academy of Math and Science (TAMS)

College, Opinion, Schools February 9, 2015 at 2:07 pm

Texas Academy of Math and Science alum, Ly Hoang, provided Thesis with an inside view of what it takes to be a “TAMSter.” Do you have a child who is academically talented and wish he/she can be challenged more? Ever wish your child could skip several grade levels and goRead More

Why the Humanities Matter in K-12 Education

Why the Humanities Matter in K-12 Education

Opinion, Recommendations February 6, 2015 at 11:49 am

America is finally trying to take the necessary steps to address our growing educational deficit — recent studies showing that American students are falling behind their peers in other countries have made education a priority once again (or at least made K-12 education a politically valuable topic). Most of thisRead More

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Op-Ed: Ways to be a Better Parent

Best of the Web, Opinion February 2, 2015 at 8:30 am

If you’re reading this magazine, you probably care about being a good parent. You probably put time and effort into enriching your child’s life – in education and in other areas. But what does it mean, really, to be a good parent? In a recent op-ed, Forbes contributor Jordan ShapiroRead More

Sympathizing with daily lives of overworked teachers

Sympathizing with daily lives of overworked teachers

Opinion, Resources for Parents January 9, 2015 at 4:09 pm

In most professions, a planner is utilized and organized based on the needs of its user. Highlighters block off hours to indicate an average level of busyness and remind one of the time needed for meetings and collaboration. However, Gawker recently asked teachers to be brutally honest about what theirRead More

2015 FAFSA Application Reminders

2015 FAFSA Application Reminders

It’s a brand new year, which means some important financial deadlines are approaching in the Spring. For current and prospective college students, the 2015 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now available to complete online. The FAFSA is used annually to determine student eligibility for financial aid toRead More

Op-Ed: Why the Traditional Low-Tech Classroom Isn’t Enough Anymore

Op-Ed: Why the Traditional Low-Tech Classroom Isn’t Enough Anymore

Opinion, Recommendations, Technology December 22, 2014 at 8:30 am

When you see buzz about education technology – like our recent feature on President Obama’s ConnectED Initiative – do you find yourself wondering why it matters? Do students really need laptops or tablets? And are agenda apps and digital textbooks really necessary? If you feel this way, you’re certainly not aloneRead More

Fun and Challenging Trivia for Your Holiday Party

Fun and Challenging Trivia for Your Holiday Party

Opinion, Resources for Parents, Travel & Culture December 15, 2014 at 1:29 pm

The holiday season is in full swing, and many want their holiday party to be both enjoyable and unique. At General Academic, we always make room for trivia at our parties–have to keep our people on their toes, after all! This year, I’ve decided to share that trivia with you,Read More

How Should Teachers Approach the Thanksgiving Story?

How Should Teachers Approach the Thanksgiving Story?

Opinion November 30, 2014 at 8:30 am

In the week leading up to Thanksgiving, many classes – particularly in elementary schools – study the historical origins of the holiday. They learn about the Pilgrims and their struggles, the help they received from Squanto, and their harvest feast with the Wampanoags. All of these stories have a basisRead More

Op-Ed: 3 Reasons to be Thankful for HISD this Thanksgiving

Op-Ed: 3 Reasons to be Thankful for HISD this Thanksgiving

HISD, Opinion November 27, 2014 at 8:30 am

Disclaimer: the views and opinions expressed in Thesis Magazine opinion pieces are those of the author and should not be seen to represent the publication as a whole. Have you ever taken a moment just to think about all of the opportunities Houston provides for top-notch K-12 education? For lifelongRead More

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A Case for Montessori Education

Opinion November 23, 2014 at 8:30 am

The Montessori Method of education is a common alternative to the traditional classroom structure. It emphasizes “the development of the whole child” and allows students independence to learn at their own pace and in their own way. A Montessori classroom is decentralized and open, and multiple grades are typically combinedRead More

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Op-Ed: Balancing Your Child’s Success and Your Sanity

Opinion, Recommendations November 12, 2014 at 11:25 pm

You probably have an opinion on “helicopter parenting” – the ever-vigilant, ever-helpful parenting style practiced by many in America and around the world. Some people feel strongly that helicoptering stifles children’s independence and their ability to think and learn for themselves, but others would say that a certain amount ofRead More