I'm in my mid 30's, have some money saved up, and thinking of going to art school. Yes? No? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 15, 2009 - 32 answers

You are a UK primary school teacher looking for a Head Teacher position. How are you searching for it? [more inside]
posted by crocomancer on Dec 15, 2009 - 6 answers

I've been academically wronged on an epic (to me) scale. How to overcome? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 15, 2009 - 38 answers

Help me not get fired from a Seventh Day Adventist School... [more inside]
posted by MostHolyPorcine on Dec 14, 2009 - 18 answers

What are the risks, if any, for someone (and the actual address-holder) to falsify their address to register their child in a NYC school? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 14, 2009 - 4 answers

Good linguistics video or interactive links to show to high schoolers. [more inside]
posted by oflinkey on Dec 14, 2009 - 3 answers

Screw Ivy League. What should i do? [more inside]
posted by freddymetz on Dec 11, 2009 - 27 answers

Grad school application crisis: one of my professors who agreed to write a recommendation is completely flaking out. I've tried my best to communicate my needs, but she seems either too busy or suddenly, inexplicably disinterested in cooperating. I don't want to alienate her but I don't want to get screwed over when one of my references went off the grid. [more inside]
posted by zoomorphic on Dec 10, 2009 - 30 answers

Help me research technical schools/colleges for IT, CS and systems administration. [more inside]
posted by loquacious on Dec 9, 2009 - 12 answers

What are some fun classroom activities for middle school students (ages 12-14)? [more inside]
posted by canadia on Dec 5, 2009 - 2 answers

How can I better approach learning intro physics? [more inside]
posted by amillionbillion on Dec 4, 2009 - 23 answers

Quick and easy time-fillers for middle-years students? [more inside]
posted by iftheaccidentwill on Dec 3, 2009 - 3 answers

Are my skills employable in Canada? My wife is considering a Ph.D. program in Toronto, and I don't know if my experience as a paralegal and journalist would allow me to find employment. Help! [more inside]
posted by salsamander on Dec 1, 2009 - 11 answers

If I'm interested in research psychology, what can I go into for a career? [more inside]
posted by tweedle on Nov 30, 2009 - 7 answers

I think graduate school was a mistake. Drop out, seek new program, or persevere? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 30, 2009 - 13 answers

My son needs the most durable school backpack we can find. [more inside]
posted by Srudolph on Nov 28, 2009 - 27 answers

I want my students to develop the habit of reading about current events (local to international). Instead of reading a required book over the summer, I would like them to select one to two articles a week from a list of sources I provide them and comment on the articles. [more inside]
posted by degoao on Nov 26, 2009 - 11 answers

What should I include in a 3 hour photography workshop aimed at 30 12-15 year olds? [more inside]
posted by man down under on Nov 22, 2009 - 16 answers

Help me pass a subject I hate. [more inside]
posted by Hakaisha on Nov 19, 2009 - 9 answers

If I want to do marketing research should I double major in Psychology and Marketing? Alternately, if I enjoy research psychology and conducting studies, what are other possible careers I might be interested in? [more inside]
posted by tweedle on Nov 18, 2009 - 16 answers

How worthwhile is it, careerwise, to pursue a second Master's degree? [more inside]
posted by mirepoix on Nov 18, 2009 - 4 answers

Middle School book club for adults! A group of friends and I have recently started a book club featuring middle school literature. The first book we read was The Giver and the resulting discussion was amazing. I am looking for more books like this - young adult literature with larger themes. We have also considered Island of the Blue Dolphins and A Wrinkle in Time. What other books would you recommend?
posted by koselig on Nov 18, 2009 - 83 answers

What is the best way to demonstrate to 8th graders the issue of soil salinity as well as showing ways to prevent or reclaim salinized soil? [more inside]
posted by bigspoon on Nov 18, 2009 - 5 answers

When was the first time "school lunch" was ridiculed in a movie (most likely a teen flick) or a TV show? We're currently producing a documentary on school lunch, and we know that there was a cultural shift in how school lunch was perceived (great social achievement to grotesque laughingstock). If you can help us identify the first instance of this shift in popular culture, we'll give you a film credit.
posted by jacknose on Nov 18, 2009 - 17 answers

I'm uncomfortably depressed to the point of feeling completely hopeless...but I need to pass my classes. Can anyone recommend a good study/homework method that worked for you in hard times? [more inside]
posted by Taft on Nov 18, 2009 - 16 answers

What can help for a quirky kid struggling with the school environment? [more inside]
posted by not that girl on Nov 16, 2009 - 19 answers

Is it common for public schools to directly market fast food to children under the guise of "school spirit"? [more inside]
posted by dejah420 on Nov 12, 2009 - 43 answers

Career change filter. I'm interested in becoming a nurse. How do I pick what degree to go for? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 12, 2009 - 16 answers

Help me stop freaking out during my exams. [more inside]
posted by Hakaisha on Nov 11, 2009 - 12 answers

I lied about having cancer to my boss. Now what? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 11, 2009 - 56 answers

I have just started my PhD, full time on teaching/research fellowship, in the same field I did my masters and bachelors degrees. This is my first semester, and I am expected to take the qualifying exams in January. Problem is, I seem to have forgotten a lot. I have been out of school for five years since my masters, and, studying for the quals, even topics that I have covered before, nothing seems to 'stick' to memory. [more inside]
posted by spacefire on Nov 10, 2009 - 9 answers

Anyone know anything about Nashville School of Law? [more inside]
posted by roxie5 on Nov 10, 2009 - 8 answers

I'm currently attending MyCounty Tech School, and have been planning to transfer to Local Private University next fall to finish my Computer Science/IT bachelors. The thing is, I really don't know if that's the right way to wrap up my schooling. Can I get some recommendations on what to look for in a good CS program, and recommendations on slightly non-traditional/accelerated ways of getting a degree in Computer Science? More background info inside. [more inside]
posted by niles on Nov 10, 2009 - 7 answers

I recently attended a National Graduate Portfolio Day for students interesting in pursuing an MFA. I had a positive response, making me feel confident about my work and its presentation. However, I am suspicious, as I haven't heard anyone telling stories that they were really chewed out or criticized by their reviewers. I actually tried to push some of my reviewers to give me negative feedback, but they were ultimately optimistic. Are these things for real, or are they just a way for schools to talk people into applying?
posted by davidriley on Nov 10, 2009 - 6 answers

How do I lie to my boss and everyone that I work with? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 9, 2009 - 39 answers

I'm a high school student interested in a career in marketing, how do I get there and what is the job like? [more inside]
posted by kylej on Nov 7, 2009 - 12 answers

I'd like to become a licensed professional counselor in Texas. How do I figure out what the best schools are? [more inside]
posted by D+ on Nov 3, 2009 - 3 answers

High standardized test scores, great references, low GPA, need to take classes online - can I go to grad school? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 3, 2009 - 11 answers

In the Seattle/Snohomish area. Which schools provide good training in beginning SQL, or database design, or IT project management? [more inside]
posted by valannc on Oct 31, 2009 - 2 answers

How do I write a CV for my grad school applications? [more inside]
posted by PostIronyIsNotaMyth on Oct 28, 2009 - 5 answers

I've just returned to college as a mature student and I'm doing really, really well (marks in the low to high 90s, for the most part). I'm proud of myself but I have no idea how to interact with my classmates who aren't doing as well without sounding like a complete jerk. I don't have experience with this! I could use some advice or etiquette. There have been some... incidents. [more inside]
posted by VioletU on Oct 28, 2009 - 55 answers

I'm a nursing school student and I'm interested in testing out of as much school as I can. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 27, 2009 - 5 answers

Help me find the get rid of my backpack! [more inside]
posted by ouchitburns on Oct 26, 2009 - 30 answers

After getting laid off recently, I decided to enroll in a BFA program for graphic design, even though I am a grown up with a BA from a liberal arts university. Should I actually earn the degree or just use the classes to build a portfolio? [more inside]
posted by AtomicBee on Oct 23, 2009 - 7 answers

I have just started as a school science technician at an inner city school. Over the holiday I would like to spruce up the 5 science classrooms with displays covering the various disciplines. Does anyone know of any online resources, posters to download/print etc? [more inside]
posted by Saddo on Oct 23, 2009 - 8 answers

I have fibromyalgia. Help me figure out how to be a better student/employee. What accommodations/techniques work for you? I have doctors, so more looking for 'this worked for me/my mom/my friend' than anything medical. [more inside]
posted by eleanna on Oct 21, 2009 - 8 answers

My employer is impressed enough with my work that they want to promote me into a position which would ordinarily make for a great career move. I, however, am planning on leaving in a little over a year to earn a degree in a completely different field, and thus have no interest in the job (for reasons explained after the jump.) How do I diplomatically tell them no without jeopardizing my current position, and how much, if any, of my future plans do I mention to them? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 20, 2009 - 16 answers

Tell me about the need for pre-school in San Francisco, please. [more inside]
posted by otherwordlyglow on Oct 20, 2009 - 4 answers

I'm thinking of going to culinary school for baking and pastry. Right now Johnson & Wales in RI is the front runner. My question: is JWU worth it, or should I be looking elsewhere? [more inside]
posted by firei on Oct 18, 2009 - 4 answers

Taking A Year Off. (yes, I realize it sounds like this.) [more inside]
posted by allymusiqua on Oct 18, 2009 - 11 answers