13 Best Side Business Ideas for Ladies
Are you looking for side business ideas? Do you want to be an entrepreneur? Even if you work a full-time job, having a side income is always nice, especially if you can find something you enjoy. Plus, there are more options than you can imagine for female entrepreneurs. I know not everyone loves sitting at…
Which Content Is Most Important? The 40/40/40 Rule
by Terry Heick I first encountered the 40/40/40 rule years ago while skimming one of those giant (and indispensable) 400 page Understanding by Design tomes. The question was simple enough. Of all of the academic standards, you are tasked with ‘covering’ (more on this in a minute), what’s important that students understand for the next…
20 Questions To Help Students Think Critically About News
This post was originally published in 2019 and updated in 2024 by Terrell Heick 1. In the article, headline, or social share, ‘who’ is saying ‘what’? That is, what specific author and publication are making what kind of claim about what topic or ideas? 2. Is what’s being stated or claimed fact or opinion? 3.…
9 Best Bank Accounts for Self-employed Professionals in 2024
The best bank accounts for self-employed professionals and freelancers should offer a free or low-cost monthly maintenance fee. They should also have limited fees, easy access through mobile and web-based applications, and great software integrations to help small business owners send and receive payments through popular payment applications. The features of these accounts should be…
Build Digital Literacy With The Edit Digital Storytelling Challenge!
Your students’ voices deserve a platform! The Edit Digital Storytelling Challenge gives middle and high school students the opportunity share their insights with the world by creating a digital news report on a wellness-related topic. As students create their digital news reports, they learn critical communication skills and increase their digital literacy. Plus, the winning…
22 Easy Ways to Get Free Stuff
Everyone loves a good bargain, but nothing compares to scoring freebies. Now, it’s easier than ever to get free stuff – you just need to know where to look! Here are a bunch of great ways to get free stuff that you’ll actually use. Fear not; these freebies don’t come with any fine print or…
The Richest Man in Babylon (7 lessons for financial success)
The financial principles from The Richest Man in Babylon, by George Samuel Clason, might be nearly 100 years old, but they’ve stood the test of time. These lessons on consistent saving, smart investing, and building wealth still hold up in today’s complex financial market. In this article, I’ll break down these timeless principles and show…
How to Win Any Competition You Enter (against all odds)
Most people misunderstand barriers. They see application fees and groan, they encounter additional requirements and quit, they face unpaid projects and walk away. However, successful people understand that these barriers are gifts in disguise. Think about the classic college application process. When a school adds an extra essay requirement or a specialized project, thousands of…
50+ Most Requested Teacher Gifts in Every Price Range for 2024
I teach high school, so when I get a gift from a student and their family, I’m fully screaming, crying, throwing up (as the kids say). I know that it sounds cliché, but I really mean it when I say that the handwritten notes that I’ve received from students are my most cherished gifts. I’d…
17 Best Ways To Get Paid To Shop
Do you want to learn how to get paid to shop? It’s possible! Many companies and apps now give you ways to get paid for shopping that you might already do. You can make extra cash by grocery shopping, buying clothes, or even just browsing stores. These opportunities range from being a personal shopper to……
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