Ideas for an article

[up2late]

Hi Okiemom,

Outstanding, I love proactivity... Just start writing the article as one piece, by the time you are done you will likely end up with enough information to split apart into the two groups you mentioned.
I often write pieces with several things in mind, I use character indicators to remind myself that a bit of information might be specific to a certain aspect of the piece. For instance, many times I will use an * (before and after a sentence) to indicate that I have written several versions of a sentence, and I will decide later on which one I like best. Once you start thinking that way it becomes easy. Very often I have a new idea while I'm writing a piece; I use the same kind of approach.
The most important thing is write it... you have your premise, don't get caught up in the mechanics... It's an excellent idea for an article something every parent and student should be thinking about; and by the way, most high schools and colleges might not like the article, as it disturbs the "educational business" model that is so prevalent now..

When you are done please post a link on this board, I would love to read the piece...

Thanks, Up2late (gotta go to bed....:p )