Mr. Bonner is an inspiring second grade teacher at North Carolina’s South Greenville Elementary, where a majority of students have difficult home lives and many are homeless. When Ellen heard about how Mr. Bonner’s unique, rap-filled teaching methods encourage students to go above and beyond, she couldn’t wait to meet him — and give his… Continue reading EDUCATION – Ellen DeGeneres Meets With Teacher Michael Bonner
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EDUCATION – Ellen DeGeneres Meets With Inspiring Educator Coach Lenair Young
For almost a decade, Lenair has been running an after-school program that helps kids in the classroom and on the court, resulting in numerous students getting a college education! After everything he’s done for his community, Ellen wanted to thank him in a big way!
EDUCATION – Teacher Meghan Bentley on the Ellen DeGeneres Show
Meghan and her husband have been dealing with some financial struggles, but that doesn’t stop her from being an incredible 2nd-grade teacher. Ellen had a life-changing surprise for them, and delivered it right to their front door!
Burka Avenger: “Justice, peace and education for all!”
In this new animated adventure series, a young Muslim woman with superpowers becomes “Burka Avenger.” Explaining her mission, she states, “Now, I use my powers for good. I stand for justice, peace and education for all. I fight against the forces of tyranny and ignorance… because I am Burka Avenger!” Al Jazeera says Burka Avenger… Continue reading Burka Avenger: “Justice, peace and education for all!”
Queen Rania Plans to Provide Education to Every Child on Earth
Queen Rania plans to provide education to every child on the planet through an initiative called 1GOAL. She discusses this and other topics in the interview below.
EDUCATION – Ellen DeGeneres Meets With Teacher Nicole Bollerman
Nicole Bollerman, a third-grade teacher at UP Academy Dorchester, appeared on The Ellen Show. Her name might sound familiar. Last year, Bollerman received nationwide recognition after she won $150,000 in a CapitalOne “#WishForOthers” contest, only to donate all of her winnings back to her school. Further Reading Learn more about Nicole in the Boston Magazine… Continue reading EDUCATION – Ellen DeGeneres Meets With Teacher Nicole Bollerman
The Value of a Community College Education
Abstract This study provides one of the first estimates of the returns to different types of community college credentials—short-term certificates, long-term certificates, and associate degrees—across different fields of study. We exploit a rich data set that includes matched, longitudinal college transcripts and Unemployment Insurance records for students who entered a Washington State community college in… Continue reading The Value of a Community College Education