Help a freshman comp teacher out! I need a fun writing exercise to fill 70 minutes of class time. [more inside]
posted on Sep 10, 2008 - 16 answers

In the fall I'll be leading a short course for freshmen on adjusting to college, community service, and issues that are relevant to college students. Does anyone have any interesting and fun readings--particularly on diversity, but really on any subject--that they would recommend for this sort of context? [more inside]
posted on Aug 7, 2008 - 6 answers

There's a smart freshman who's going to be in my school's Academic Decathlon team next year. However, Academic Decathlon tests over all of high school math, so I ask: How can I teach a fast learner an overview of high school math in around 7 months? [more inside]
posted on Apr 3, 2008 - 6 answers

I'm well on my way to the freshman fifteen....help! [more inside]
posted on Nov 20, 2007 - 14 answers

What is the perfect gift from a brother to my little sister for her High School graduation? [more inside]
posted on May 20, 2007 - 24 answers

Favorite exercises/ materials for Freshman Composition classes? Help me engage young minds in order to brainwash educate them! [more inside]
posted on May 20, 2007 - 5 answers

I'm going to be a freshman going to college in the fall. Any advice, helpful anecdotes, experiences, tips or suggestions? [more inside]
posted on Aug 8, 2005 - 82 answers

My daughter has announced she doesn't want to live on campus next year (freshman). We agreed months ago she would live at school (an hour commute). Any personal experience with changing your mind? I'm concerned about her driving daily on congested highway (NJ) and about her not facing her fears.
posted on Jun 15, 2005 - 44 answers