George Daniel, Associate Professor of Journalism, explains how he is able to bring technology into the classroom for his students. Students learn about creating blogs, Twitter, and all facets of today’s technology and its role in the world of journalism.
University of Alabama students help repair damage to a local middle school from the storms that came through Tuscaloosa in April, 2011.
Dr. Joyce Stallworth encourages parents to suggest young adult novels to their tweens to not only find relatable subject matter, but to also help them become lifelong readers.
During the tween years, a young person is more impressionable and thus are subject to marketing ploys. Jan Brakefield explains the concept of needs versus wants.
In the wake of today’s economy, tweens are following in parents’ footsteps. Dr. Kristy Reynolds says that “kids today think it is cool to be frugal.”
UA’s College of Education senior associate dean, Dr. Joyce Stallworth, comments on the importance of middle school and keeping kids in school.
A smooth transition from elementary to middle school is much easier with family support, Dr. Natalie Adams explains.
Dr. Natalie Adams discusses how your child’s relationships with friends will change during their tween years.
Dr. Liza Wilson, a University of Alabama professor, offers advice on handling tween attitudes and behaviors.
High School Students participating in UA’s Multicultural Journalism Workshop traveled to Alabama’s Blackbelt to make some new discoveries while they learned about journalism.