Revisiting History

History is doomed to be repeated if it is not remembered.  Not that I think there is a great chance of the Civil War reoccurring anytime soon, but the State of Georgia is still making sure that state historical markers are constantly being updated and added.  For the first time, the state is adding more markers related to issues dealing with African Americans and women.  These additions make the retelling of the history of our state a little bit more complete, even if the events related are tragic.

I applaud Georgia's effort to keep history alive, and I hope that states across the nation are attempting to do the same.  We never need to forget where we've come from.

School Stress

It's back to school season, and that means stress for parents & students alike.  Thankfully there are some great tips out there on how to make the back-to-school transition a little easier for everybody.  These tips range from setting a schedule to helping with homework, and can apply to all age groups.

Positive Opinions

A new survey finds that almost 80% of parents are satisfied with their oldest kids' public school.  This result is surprising to many, considering the fact that the education system in America has considerably decreased in popularity and success over the past few years.  However, this survey doesn't mean that we shouldn't try to improve our education system because there is definitely room for improvement.

Back to School Bling

It's about time to head back to school, and that means shopping.  There's shopping for new clothes, supplies, dorm room essentials and more.  But, with the economy down and not looking any better, money is an issue.

Some schools in Georgia have recently been given some moolah to help tide them through the next school year and to create new programs thanks to the Race to the Top initiative.

However, sensible shopping may be the way to go if you're heading back to school or off to school for the first time.

How are you dealing with the "back to school" rush and the poor economy?  Have any creative solutions? I want to hear your thoughts!

Default Disaster

The nation will default on it's loans in just a few short days if Congress can't come through with a bill that compromises on both party's interests.  The question that haunts many Americans, is what exactly does this mean for our nation and economy?  Well, history could provide an answer to this very question.  Although, hopefully, we won't need to find out.