Middle class

05 Aug 1958, Suburban Family Loading Ford Four Door Sedan Automobile For Trip --- Image by © H. Armstrong Roberts/ClassicStock/Corbis

Photographer Beth Yarnelle Edwards sees the suburbs as the 'physical embodiment of the American Dream.' Her images reveal aspiration and stability, but also the more mundane aspects of a suburban existence.

The American Dream used to be described as having a reasonably nice house, a white picket fence, 2.5 children, and amazing husband or wife. Oh how this image has changed throughout the years.

On our way to high school recently, I asked my friend, “Do you consider yourself a feminist?” After a slight hesitation, she responded, “Well, I support women's rights and all, but I'm no bra burner.” Besides the fact that the bra-burning story is apocryphal, I was surprised by her answer. Is that what feminism meant to this smart girl? As I've discovered what feminism means to me over the past couple years, I am repeatedly shocked by what others think of the movement. One highly…

Monument Valley Regional Middle School Art Class: Trick Photography, 7th Grade

My first year of teaching was full of disruptive students in the beginning. That is, until I discovered this method to control my class!

If you and your boyfriend are struggling to be comfortable with each other -- take heart. Shyness during adolescence is common, and is often a learned behavior that can be unlearned, suggests Indiana University Southeast's Shyness Research Institute. Shy teens in a relationship may face more hurdles than outgoing ...

It goes without saying that 5% of a budget varies greatly, so here are some numbers to keep in mind: 5% of $150,000 = $7500 5% of $70,000 = $3500 5% of $20,000 = $1000 The percentages spent from their budget look fairly similar, until you get to these two categories: Saving for Retirement at […]

Every teacher remembers his or her first 'tough kid' experience. Maybe the student ignored your directions or laughed at your attempts to utilize the classroom discipline steps. I've had the privilege of teaching some tough kids. I say 'privilege' for a reason. Teaching these students pushed me to be a better educator and a more compassionate person. I've detailed below five methods that have reduced misbehavior in my classroom and, better still, helped transform these students into leaders…