Victor Restis

Image source: irishtimes.com Bullying has been a pandemic in schools for several decades now. And while the educational system has made leaps and bounds in terms of deterring school bullying, times have changed, and so did the idea of bullying. Students can be bullied anywhere -- in their classrooms, school hallways, in the gym, in the locker rooms, in the parking lot, and even in the comfort of their own home with the proliferation of cyberbullying, notes Victor Restis , who has written about the education sector for years. Thankfully, educators are doing what they can to foster a better relationship among students and deal with potential red flags. Here are some ways educators deal with bullies.   No tolerance policies Image source: whyy.org At the start of the school year, a teacher can list down behavior which they will not tolerate. Any violations of these demands will warrant a trip to detention. But besides making a list, the educator should explai...

 Image source: Pexels.com Going to college is a big step for students. For many, this could mean the start of their independence. Some consider choosing a course as a crucial decision that will affect their future. But according to freelance writer Victor Restis , a lot of freshman students enter this new chapter of their lives unprepared. As someone who knows a lot about the education system and colleges in the country, Victor encourages students and their families to think carefully about this next chapter. Those who are still undecided about where their school and their major can consider taking a gap year. Image source: Pexels.com According to Victor Restis, students who feel that they need more time before deciding on a major or a college might find going on a gap year helpful. While most people associate this break with travel, there are other things one can do during this time, such as volunteering in an organization, doing part-time work, attending non-a...

Image source:  Amherst.edu Victor Restis has started a series of blogs on the U.S. educational system and the various colleges all around the country to help parents and prospective students find the right one for them. Today's blog explores a college on the East Coast, specifically in the beautiful state of Massachusetts: Amherst College. One of the founders of Amherst College was Noah Webster, who is most famous for his books and, of course, dictionaries. Webster was a trustee of Amherst Academy, a secondary school. He and several trustees thought it best to build a new and bigger school to help young men with promise and talent "obtain a liberal education with a sole view to the Christian ministry." Image source: Amherst.edu Webster and the trustees were successful in raising funds for the new institution, which opened in 1821. Zephaniah Swift Moore was named its first president. Throughout the decades, Amherst College had pushed for equality and d...

Image source: Forbes.com The U.S. is known for its excellent education system, especially at the college level. With Ivy League universities and other renowned academic institutions, those who want to advance their learning will find a suitable place that will cater to their needs. Freelance writer Victor Restis shares three of the country's best universities for studying humanities and liberal arts. Stanford University The prestigious university's goal is to educate its students so that they can become "cultured and useful citizens." The university considers arts and humanities as the soul of its curriculum. According to Victor Restis , Stanford students have access to quality humanities education as many of the courses are taught by faculty members who are experts in their field. The university also offers 13 humanities degree programs. Massachusetts Institute of Technology While MIT is known as a pioneer in the field of science and technology, it...