by Noble Newman | Jul 18, 2017 | education, Noble Newman, Writing
Teachers and professors spend years on end teaching students how to give presentations via “Baptism by Fire,” that is, by practicing in front of their classmates and friends. From the engagement that their visuals draw to the body language of the presenters, the...
by Noble Newman | Jul 5, 2017 | education, Noble Newman
Every single one of our public safety nets and goods could wind up on the chopping block as the present administration slashes budgets left and right. The state-funded schools, the thirteen of which comprise the PASSHE system, look like they may be up next. Rumors of...
by Noble Newman | Jun 22, 2017 | education, Noble Newman
Whether you live in Pittsburgh full time or are visiting the city for vacation this summer, rest assured that you and your young ones can have an amazing time while still learning and soaking up information. Below are some of the best places you can bring your kiddos...
by Noble Newman | Feb 24, 2017 | Noble Newman, Writing
So, you have a great idea and you are a decent writer? What’s stopping you from writing that book and submitting it for publication? Honestly, nothing. You may have a lot of valid reasons for not getting that novel down on paper, but it can’t stop you. Do you have...
by Noble Newman | Oct 3, 2016 | education, education policy, education reform, Noble Newman
There are a lot of studies out there that support the idea of beginning the school day earlier for Middle and High Schools. Brain research suggests that teenage brains begin to change cycles from an earlier wake-up (and bedtime) to a much later one. So, why do we...
by Noble Newman | Sep 10, 2016 | education, Noble Newman
Almost across the board, US corporate profits are struggling–down almost 12% compared to a year ago. While financial and economic analysts can point to a number of things this could be the cause–or the result– of, Fortune Magazine, Deutsche Bank and KitCo,...
