Education

Congratulations! You chose to follow down the hallowed career path of becoming a teacher. You may find your chosen career to be wonderfully rewarding. Just be sure to avoid making the following four common beginner mistakes. Not Having 100% Dedication Not every career requires complete dedication. A half-hearted approach may...

With the developments in technology in the last few decades, online courses have become increasingly popular. They are flexible, convenient, and you can go at your own pace. You can even get a degree online from the comfort of your own home. With this increase in popularity and availability of online degrees, it's important to know what...

Choosing a degree at a traditional brick-and-mortar college is often a pretty straightforward task. You can talk to professors and other students, attend major fairs, and take a variety of exploratory classes to figure out what works best for you. However, choosing an online degree can be a completely different ballgame. A lot of the time you choose the...

The academic classes that our students take in school are very important, but there’s a different kind of education that they also need — and which they aren’t getting: practical skills. Practical skills such as communication and financial literacy help young people make a smooth transition into adulthood after graduation, preparing them to become contributing members of society. Communication Communication skills...

It is important for teachers to be able to assess their efficacy and make necessary changes. These changes will help the teacher become more effective and the students will show improvement as a result. By being prepared, knowing your students, and being a reflective teacher, you can become more effective in your classroom. Here are 5 ways to be...

Whether you are attending a community college, a 4-year university, or pursuing your degree online, you want to make the most of your education. You are only studying for a few years, and then it’s time to take what you have learned and head into the workforce. What you accomplish in this short time really matters. Below are four...

In the good old days, college was where you sent your kids so that they could expand their minds and prepare for the real world. Today, colleges have become glorified daycares where young adults are encouraged to act like children who fall apart at the slightest imagined offense. Here are the five most politically correct colleges in the United States. 5....

The troubled teen industry is indeed filled with both hope and heartache. There are stories both positive and negative that set the industry apart from other industries. There are testimonials from parents who have sent their children to such institutions that will illuminate what it is like to be a resident of such a facility. Some people claim that...

With such a wide assortment of portable computing options available today, it's becoming harder to understand the difference between notebooks, tablets, laptops and other personal computing devices. One recent entry into the portable computing market is the Google Chromebook. The Chromebook is something of a hybrid between a tablet and a laptop. In terms of hardware, it looks feels...

How SNHU Online is Growing While For-Profit Colleges are Failing There can be little doubt that the internet age has revolutionized the world of higher education. Students today turn increasingly to online learning opportunities because of both cost and convenience. Among the most successful online schools is Southern New Hampshire University, a non-profit college with a physical campus in Hooksett,...

President Trump's controversial pick for education secretary, Betsy DeVos, may actually hold the key to revolutionizing America's educational system. Her selection is an obvious means to accomplish Trump's campaign promise to provide $20 billion in funding to school choice programs. The big question is how is this program likely to pan out, and what will DeVos particular vision for...

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