Standardized Testing in Schools
Nation wide standardized testing has been pushed for many years. Parents see it as a way to make sure their child is keeping up with their peers, but in reality, the tests do more harm than good. The main reason for this is the pressure put on teachers.

Submitted By Russ Egan

Media Exaggerations
Television, Radio, and Newspapers are the three major sources of information for the majority of people, excluding the internet. But even though they have such a huge responsibility in keeping the public informed, they are often found to exaggerate the truth in favor of a good story. How can we now tell whether news is still news, or merely a tale developed in the backroom by a group of journalists?

Submitted By Russ Egan

Problems with Distance Education
Distance Education, or Correspondence, allows isolated students to continue learning by themselves. This can occur if a school is not available, or a particular subject is not offered. Unfortunately, there are several problems with this service.

Submitted By Russ Egan

The World Wide Appeal of Soccer
Soccer, or Football as it is known throughout the world, is the most popular sport and requires a huge amount of skill. It creates fanatical fans, and throws the world"s biggest sporting tournament, the FIFA World Cup. But why is it so popular?

Submitted By Russ Egan