Education Lady

Dear Education Lady, Why Is There So Much Drama In High School And How Do I Avoid It?

Dear Education Lady,

Why is there so much drama in high school?! It seems like it is around every corner! How to I avoid it??

Dear Say No To Drama Queen,

Oh, I so get you!

Lets face it high school can be a cesspool of drama.

Should it be? No. However, in most high schools it is.

Why?...

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Dear Education Lady, I Am Really Shy And Facing Difficulty Participating. What Do I do?

Dear Education Lady,

I am really shy and facing difficulty with my class participation marks. Any ideas on how to be more comfortable in class?

Dear Shy One,

I get this question more often than you may think, so first know that you are NOT alone.

So here’s my question to you. When did...

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Dear Education Lady, I’m Addicted To Facebook. How Much Time Is Too Much?

Dear Education Lady,

Help, I’m addicted to Facebook. How much time is too much time on Facebook?

Dear Addicted To Facebook,

If you are asking the question “how much time is too much time on Facebook?” then the simple answer is less – much less.

Look, there’s nothing wrong with Facebook,...

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Dear Education Lady,  I Feel Like I’m Just Putting In Time At School And I’m Only A Junior!

Dear Education Lady,

I am a junior and feel like we just put in time that’s a waste. My parents think I’m rushing to be an “adult” but it’s not that. I just feel like school is useless.

Dear Putting In Time,

Ouch, sounds like you’re in jail. Is that what it feels like?

I hear this a lot...

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Dear Education Lady,  What Do I Do When My Teacher Singles Me Out

Dear Education Lady,

My math teacher keeps making sarcastic comments towards me. How should I deal with this?

She asked everyone if they understood then singled me out and said “Sally, do you get it? Because you’re so clever.”

Dear Clever Sally,

It’s funny how sometimes adults can be...

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Dear Education Lady,  Math Sucks. What Do I do?

Dear Education Lady,

Math Sucks. What Do I do? Why do we do we take ridiculously complicated math classes and will we ever use it in life?

Dear Ridiculously Complicated,

That’s actually a very good question and one I get asked all the time. It’s also one that many teachers are not honestly...

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Dear Education Lady,  My 18-Year-Old Daughter Is Obsessed With A 21-Year-Old Who Cheats On Her

Dear Education Lady,

My 18-year-old daughter is simply obsessed with this 21-year-old boy who we let into our life when she was 14. He’s cheated on her with her friends and yet she still goes back to him. Is it time I tell her not to be with him?

Dear Scared Mom,

Why is it that girl – women...

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