7 Female Guitarists to Watch in 2015

7 Female Guitarists to Watch in 2015 Megan L. Many dubbed 2014 the year of the woman, and in 2015 women show no signs of slowing down. Whether you spent last year hooked on Taylor Swifts 1989, freaking out about St Vincent, buzzing in the Bey-hive, or feverishly anticipating Sleater-Kinneys reunion, women dominated much of our cultural conversation about music. With  International Womens Day  coming up this weekend, its a great time to appreciate the talents and ferocity of these amazing guitar-slinging women! Check out these awesome up-and-coming female guitarists in 2015: 1. Molly Rankin Alvvays Pronounced always, Alvvays hails from Toronto. Last year, their self-titled album of jangly, melancholy pop songs earned them rave reviews on Pitchfork and Rolling Stone. If you havent had the chance to see Alvvays yet, theyre planning quite a few American tour dates this year, including stops at SXSW and Forecastle Festival. 2. Angel Olsen Angel Olsens folky guitar style paired with her lovely classic-country vocals made her album Burn Your Fire For No Witness a stand-out release of 2014. Ive seen her take the noisiest venue down to whisper-volume with just her voice and finger-picked acoustic guitar. Youll have plenty of chances to see this indie it-girl this year. Shes got a busy tour calendar, including stops at Coachella, Sasquatch Festival, and Central Park Summerstage. 3. Jessica Clavin Bleached Bleached sound like a 60s girl group reimagined as a classic 77 punk band, with a healthy dose of LA sunshine thrown in for good measure. They released their first album  Ride Your Heart  in 2013, and according to their Facebook page, sisters Jennifer and Jessica Clavin are currently at work on their second full-length release. I dont know about you, but Ive got my fingers crossed well get to hear it in 2015! 4. EMA When it comes to Erika M. Anderson, who releases music under the name EMA, I simply cant fangirl enough! Her guitar, raspy vocals, and electronic instruments can create dark soundscapes and grungy rock songs. Her critically acclaimed 2014 album The Futures Void painted a dark picture of the way technology is changing us and our ability to connect to each other. So far in 2015, she has created and exhibited a musical virtual reality performance art piece at MoMA PS1. EMA stands out to me both as a musician and an artist, and I cant wait to see what she does next. 5. Sadie Dupuis Speedy Ortiz Guitarist and songwriter Sadie Dupuis creates clever and driving grunge rock songs as the frontwoman for Speedy Ortiz. This Massechusetts band will be releasing their highly anticipated sophomore album The Foil Deer in April, and they have American tour dates booked for this summer. Go see Speedy Ortiz for a rock show you wont soon forget. 6. Theresa Wayman Warpaint Warpaints haunting harmonies complement both their quieter, moody tunes, and their more upbeat disco-infused jams. Warpaints music manages to be both atmospheric and funky, although it does occasionally tackle some dark themes. If you get the chance to see these ladies live, dont miss it! They currently have lots of European tour dates booked, but they will be back in the states in time to headline Desert Daze  in May. 7. Katie Crutchfield Waxahatchee Katie Crutchfield wrote and recorded the first Waxahatchee album in a single week at her familys home in Alabama, which actually says a lot about the intimate and lo-fi vibe you can expect from this project. She will be releasing her third album, Ivy Tripp, in 2015, and plans to tour extensively this year. Keep an eye out for the name Waxahatchee, and support this awesome musician when she comes to your town! Of course, there are thousands more amazing female guitarists out there! Who are you excited about in 2015? Let us know in the comments below! Interested in Private Lessons? Search thousands of teachers for local and live, online lessons. Sign up for convenient, affordable private lessons today! Search for Your Teacher Featured photo by Bruce

Corresponding Angles

Corresponding Angles When two Parallel lines are crossed by another line known as transverse, then the angles which occupy the same position at each intersection or the angles in the matching corners are known as Corresponding angles This can be better understood by the below figure in which angle 1 and angle 2 are corresponding angles. . Example 1: Find out the angle 1 and 2 indicated in figure 2, when angle 3 is equal to 60 degrees. Solution 1: Given, Angle 3 = 60 degrees We know that, Angle 2 + Angle 3 = 180 degrees Therefore Angle 2 + 60 = 180 (Linear pair) Subtract 60 from both sides, Angle 2 + 60 60 = 180 60 So Angle 2 = 120 degrees. Since corresponding angles are equal, Therefore, Angle 1 = 120 degrees. Example2: Find out the angle 1 and 2 indicated in above figure 3, when the value of angle 3 is equal to 120 degrees. Solution 2: Given, The value of Angle 3 = 120 degrees We know that, Angle 2 + Angle 3 = 180 degrees Therefore Angle 2 + 120 = 180 (Linear pair) Subtract 120 from both sides, Angle 2 + 120 120 = 180 120 So Angle 2 = 60 degrees. Since corresponding angles are equal, Therefore, Angle 1 = 60 degrees.

Heart Math Tutoring at Creative Mornings Charlotte - Heart Math Tutoring

Heart Math Tutoring at Creative Mornings Charlotte - Heart Math Tutoring Heart Math Tutoring at Creative Mornings Charlotte Heart Math Tutoring at Creative Mornings Charlotte August 3, 2018 Have you mastered the 30-second pitch? Emily Elliott, Executive Director of Heart Math Tutoring, did just that at todays Creative Mornings Charlotte. Creative Mornings is a monthly gathering for Charlotte creative thinkers that is held on the first Friday of each month. These gatherings are a great way to collaborate, inspire, and support the Charlotte community while building relationships. While the event is free of charge, you must get online at 9am the Monday before to secure your ticket and they run out quickly. At each event audience members are invited to pitch something to event attendees. It never hurts to be in the right place at the right time. In 30 seconds, Emily shared how to become a mentor and help students catch up to grade level by becoming a volunteer tutor. Thanks to one of our volunteer tutors in the audience, Sarah Haley, we are able to share the pitch with you.Check it out for yourself and let us know what you think. We invite you to make a difference for students by joining Heart Tutoring as a volunteer tutor. We are looking for tutors to support 1,100 students for the 2018/19 school. You can find more information here. Dont forget to practice that 30-second pitch. You never know when you might need it! #YourAdditionMakesADifference #VolunteerWithHeart

Major Building Blocks for Early Readers

Major Building Blocks for Early Readers Major Building Blocks for Early Readers How to Support Your Young Reader at Home If your child is an early elementary school student, you likely know how critical these first few years are in his or her reading development. According to the National Association for the Education of Young Children and the International Reading Association, learning to read and write isnt an automaticparents and teachers must expose young children to books and experiences in drawing, pretend play and symbolic activities and guide their instruction in learning to recognize letters and sounds in order for them to become literate. Also, the spectrum of literacy development is wide. Some children may acquire skills at different times than others, and the best teachers try different approaches and techniques based on the knowledge that students have. As your child navigates preschool through the early elementary grades, he or she will acquire a range of literacy skills that will help him or her become a capable reader. Here are a few of those building blocks and tips for how you can best support your readers learning (as researched in depth by the National Reading Panel, a collaborative jointly established by the U.S. Department of Education and the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development): Phonemic awareness Put simply, the smallest units (or sounds) of spoken language are called phonemes. As your child learns more about language, he or she must understand that words are composed of different sounds (/t/ /a/ /p/ in tap and /p/ /I/ in pie, for example), that some words make the same sounds (bag, band and bet all start with the /b/ sound) and often, sounds are formed from multiple letters. Songs and games are a great way to help children understand the various sounds that words make. Give your child a word (row) and have him or her add sounds to the beginning and end of the word to form new words (such as grow when /g/ is added to the beginning, or rows when /s/ is added to the end). Phonics Phonics instruction includes the teaching of letter sounds, the relationships between letters and sounds, and decoding words. One of the more effective approaches to helping students learn phonics is encouraging them to spell words out based on how they sound. Your child will learn different categories of phonics, such as consonant blends (bl, br, sl, scr), short vowels (cat, dot), long vowels (stay, road, tie) and consonant digraphs (sh, ph, gh). As your child begins to understand the sounds associated with these different letters and letter groups, he or she can use that knowledge to sound out new words. Fluency The goal for all students is to get them to read fluentlywith accuracy, speed and good expression. Without a doubt, practice makes perfect. Read aloud with your child every day. Take turns being the reader and allowing your child to read aloud and offer constructive feedback when your child reads. Vocabulary At a young age, children must learn high-frequency words that are common in written and oral language. Often, these sight words are not easy to decode, and therefore, it is important that newer readers can recognize them on sight. Over time, children must also learn words that are commonly used but unlikely to be known. Reading, writing and talking are the best ways to help children expand their vocabulary. Reading comprehension These days, there is great emphasis on the importance of reading comprehensionand it has long been known that reading comprehension is essential in the acquisition of literacy skills. A form of active thinking, comprehension involves inferring information that the author does not say explicitly, interpreting ideas and thinking through texts meaning. There are many reading comprehension strategies that you can try at home: summarizing passages while reading a story (and having your child do the same), asking questions about the story, thinking through the plot, structure, problem and setting of a story, and pausing to confirm understanding while reading challenging or intricate passages. It is easy to take for granted that a child will learn to read, but there are many pieces that must fall into place for it to happen. While you may not know exactly how to teach phonemic awareness or the best reading comprehension strategies for your child, your role as supporter is still critically important. As your childs teacher sends home reading exercises and assignments, invest the time to work on them with your child, knowing that the end result will be your child becoming a proficient reader and a stronger student.

Hi Ho, Hi Ho, its off to school we go.

Hi Ho, Hi Ho, its off to school we go. Well its that time again. Its time to do the parental dance of, the kids are going back to school, la la la la laaaa!!! Its an ancient tradition passed on from generation to generation. Of course never let the kids in on it until they are at the age where their already forgiving you for all the past deeds done. But hey, at least we may have time to breathe again. Or God forbid, think about our own needs for a while. Now the bad news; Its that time again! Thats right we have to hit the stores for supplys and clothes that actually fit well, registration forms and eventually ….da da da daaah….. back to school night. Ok, maybe it’s not all that bad. What’s a little footwork in the name of love? You can always go to the box stores for a pallet of notebooks and pencils, or for a simpler approach the local drug store for a quick hit and run on the back to school bargains.   Of course teachers will have their list of what they want the students to get as well. The main thing is, get as much out of the way as is humanly possible beforehand. Now I am talking mostly in terms of the little tikes. High school and on you, just hand over the credit card and pray for a snow storm. Wait a minute; winter clothes too? Arrgh…….. Well one thing you can prepare ahead of time is tutoring services. Whether your child is an AP student “advanced placement” or a PA student “placement in advance” (Don’t worry I don’t get it either), tutoring will always ease the pain. Parents have a hard enough time getting their kids to brush their teeth or turn off a light much less; “let’s sit down and do homework together”. So be prepared. Set up some tutoring for the kids and they will thank you for it, when they turn 35! Hi Ho, Hi Ho, its off to school we go. Well its that time again. Its time to do the parental dance of, the kids are going back to school, la la la la laaaa!!! Its an ancient tradition passed on from generation to generation. Of course never let the kids in on it until they are at the age where their already forgiving you for all the past deeds done. But hey, at least we may have time to breathe again. Or God forbid, think about our own needs for a while. Now the bad news; Its that time again! Thats right we have to hit the stores for supplys and clothes that actually fit well, registration forms and eventually ….da da da daaah….. back to school night. Ok, maybe it’s not all that bad. What’s a little footwork in the name of love? You can always go to the box stores for a pallet of notebooks and pencils, or for a simpler approach the local drug store for a quick hit and run on the back to school bargains.   Of course teachers will have their list of what they want the students to get as well. The main thing is, get as much out of the way as is humanly possible beforehand. Now I am talking mostly in terms of the little tikes. High school and on you, just hand over the credit card and pray for a snow storm. Wait a minute; winter clothes too? Arrgh…….. Well one thing you can prepare ahead of time is tutoring services. Whether your child is an AP student “advanced placement” or a PA student “placement in advance” (Don’t worry I don’t get it either), tutoring will always ease the pain. Parents have a hard enough time getting their kids to brush their teeth or turn off a light much less; “let’s sit down and do homework together”. So be prepared. Set up some tutoring for the kids and they will thank you for it, when they turn 35!

American International School in Egypt (West Campus)

American International School in Egypt (West Campus) American International School in Egypt (West Campus) AISE West opened in 2009 in Sheikh Zayed City and offers places to students in Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12.Servinga predominantly Egyptian community, the school has grown steadily to encompass the whole range from Pre-K to Grade 12 and currently we have 1380 students enrolled with the expat community steadily growing.AISE West is fully accredited by the Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges, the Council of International Schools, and the Egyptian Ministry of Education. As an IB Worlds School we are authorized to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma in Grades 11 and 12, complementing our American High School courses whichfollowthe Virginia State and Common Core Standards of Learning and is designed to prepare students for entry into highly competitive colleges and universities in the United States, Canada, Europe, the Middle East and beyond. The attractive campus is located in a peaceful suburban setting about 12milesfrom Cairos center. We are an American International School with strong links to the local community and culture. Sports, vibrant visual and performing arts programs, and a strong commitment to service complement our academic life and international outlook.In Elementary School, our students are given many opportunities to participate in after school activities. In addition to swimming lessonsand ballet, our teachers organize various activities throughout the year, including dancing, singing, arts and crafts and ball games like four square. These activities are for students from grades 1 to 5 and are mixed grade levels, which gives students the chance to meet and interact with students outside their immediate peer group.In Secondary School, our students also have many opportunities to participate in after school activities such as the Model UN. Our secondary studets are also offered the opportunity to take pa rt inthe Week Without Wallsextracurricular travelprogram. AISE West will welcome applications from qualified and experienced (3 years minimum) teachers who are looking to make an immediate impact to our students learning journey. View our Brochure

What You Need to Know About Private Student Loans

What You Need to Know About Private Student Loans Image via picserver.org With high tuition rates across the country, funding your education can seem like a minefield. There are many options when it comes to financing your future from government loans to grants and scholarships. Did you know that you can also take out private student loans? For some students, private student loans are an important option to have when budgeting their higher education. However, private loans do come with a few tips and tricks that will keep you out of repayment trouble. Before you make any decisions on private student learns, here is some important information about how they work and whether or not they will work for you. Protections private loans may not have Private loan details are set by the lender meaning that they may not come with the protections offered by the federal government. Government loans have deferment and forbearance options so that someone who may drop out due to unforeseen circumstances won’t be saddled with debt immediately. Private lenders, however, may not have this. Federal loans also have a six to nine month grace period before students must begin repaying their loans. Again, private loans may not have this. If you’re considering private student loans, make sure that you know exactly what your lender’s policies are so you don’t get stuck in a bad situation. Nobody wants surprise payments that they aren’t ready to pay. Private loans may cost more Federal loans are designed to offer students the most affordable way to pay for their education. Private lenders are usually part of a business that is looking to sustain itself. In total, private loans almost always end up costing more than federal loans. The rates are considerably more variable and sometimes they’re even designed to trick you. Some private loan rates will start out very, very low to convince you to sign on, but in the years after, the loan rate could double or even triple. This means you’ll end up paying a larger amount of money than you probably originally thought. Federal loans, however, always have a fixed rate that isn’t subject to change over the years. It depends on your score Loans are often determined by someone’s credit score, and since many undergraduates haven’t had enough time to foster and develop a good credit score, this means that the responsibility usually falls on someone else. Whoever the cosigner is then takes the risk of debt should you not be able to keep up on your loan payments. On the other hand, if you have limited options for co-signers that don’t have good credit history, you may end up paying more for your loan or you may not even qualify for the loan at all. For students who are independent and want to rely on themselves for financing their education, this can make the option of private student loans very costly or not an option at all. Federal student loans do not take credit scores into account when deciding loan rates and will not deny them to students should they qualify. Private loans may offer more money For some students, student loans may look even more enticing because at the time, they seem like free money. Student loans, however, are not free money and frequently, the college years go by much quicker than students anticipate. Federal student loans have limits on how much students can borrow so that their debt doesn’t become astronomical. Private loans do not have such limits. Some lenders may have caps, but others may allow students to take out as much as they want. This enticing deal may tempt students to take out more than they actually need to and leave them with a large repayment. The silver lining Fortunately, tax cuts are available for both private and federal student loans. This can be a huge bonus because families with student loans can deduct the interest from their student loans, up to $2,500 each year. However, this is a combined total, so if the total interest from both your federal and private loans amounts to more than $2,500, then taking out money through private loans won’t be of much help to you. What it does mean is that private student loans aren’t completely void from some of the benefits that federal student loans have. When deciding whether or not to take out private student loans, make sure to think about all the above factors. Really attempt to determine what your student budget needs to be, how much federal financial aid you’ll be receiving, and what remains. Be sure to talk with anyone that will be involved in the student loan process with you, including your parents and potential lenders. They’ll be able to talk with you about realistic costs and what your loans will look like in the future. Private loans are a great option for some people and it is definitely worth it to consider them for your financial student future.