This is a faked automated answering service message was. It's supposed to be at a school -- in this case: Australia. Although it is not real, in many ways, it is a humorous listen. More >>

Years ago I wish I had known that acquiring an education would assist in 'being someone'. Finding my passion, my purpose before getting married would have been a smart move. I married to become me and it didn't work. More >>

As a kid, I loved the thrill of returning to school after a three-month summer break. And later, as a teacher, summer vacation was an essential recharge for the next school year. Yet, it's time we rethink the traditional school calendar that's been in place for over a century in America, and alter the much beloved summer vacation... More >>

Both opening this past weekend, 'The Odd Life of Timothy Green' and 'Sparkle' take two very different looks into the lives of young people... More >>

After my first child's first day at kindergarten, I asked how it went. She launched into a detailed description of how a pack of older students surrounded her... More >>

'Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days' isn't Academy Award caliber, but the PG-rated film is recommended for any readers of the series and their younger siblings too... More >>

The first day of school for me always came with jitters and a stomach so nervous, I could have thrown up at any moment. It's ironic I now work in a school and I'm happy to say I don't feel that way anymore! More >>

...I was 11-years-old, a December baby, one of the youngest in my class. I was physically undeveloped and very shy. More >>

I was listening to your commentary on 'How to do Well in College.' It reminded me of my experience. After dropping classes right and left, and being put on academic probation, I had a rough start in my college career. More >>

I graduated in the top ten of my high school class, and was accepted into my first choice expensive private college. However, the financial aid package still meant I could not afford to attend this school without going into major debt. More >>