Oxford University Digs Dirt on Students

It seems that few people in our world have what is known as true privacy. The Internet has made it possible for anyone knowledgeable enough in technology to dig up dirt on members of society. Many young college and high schools students communicate through social websites. They create a line of friends and share conversations as well as photos on the web. Oxford University in the U.K. has begun using the social sites to their advantage. Staff members of the college search social networks and sites for information on the college’s students. They have been finding photos and other information … Continue reading

Education Week in Review: July 13 – July 20

The count down is on and the stores are swarmed with back to school shoppers. Stay in touch with your child’s education and keep tuned in to education blogs at Families.com! Sunday, July 15 Use of Public Schools by the Public Some principals and public school officials are uncomfortable with the public use of the school buildings for non-school related functions. Public schools are public buildings, so how much access should the public have? Monday, July 16 Birthdays and Cut-off Dates My county’s kindergarten teachers seem to be very focused on birthdays. They frown upon parents who begin children that … Continue reading