Teaching has been seen for many years as a “reliable” profession. The pay may not be huge, but teachers (especially public school teachers) have been guaranteed a good job and room for advancement with the proper training — along with benefits...
Ever since the Pilgrims and the Native Americans first sat down over succotash, Thanksgiving’s always been a time of feasting. But in this economy – and on a student budget – for many of us the options are a little slimmer. But you don’t need...
In this week’s round-up of apps we’re bringing you ways to learn without having to be in the classroom. Some people learn best using methods that may not be as traditional as sitting in on a lecture. Whether you’re taking online classes or listening...
Minority students perform better in classes where their instructor is of the same minority group. This is the claim made by a paper from the National Bureau of Economic Research entitled, “A Community-College Instructor Like Me: Race and Ethnicity Interactions...
Let’s face it, just about all that our lives entail can be conducted on the internet these days. Whether it’s ordering pizza, shopping, taking college prep courses courses, or even completing classes online, the web has been wholly integrated into...
It is fair to say that nowadays employers are placing more emphasis on a candidate being qualified to do a certain job and in many cases this means higher education. Adults who want to further their careers may well be unable to take a year or two...
If you’re still in back to school mode then you’re probably still getting used to a new schedule, homework, reading countless pages and working hard towards that college degree. Last week we helped you get organized before you started school, now...
College students who aren’t electronically filling out FAFSAs (Free Applications for Federal Student Aid) might very well have accounts on websites such as seekingarrangement.com. It pairs them with wealthy older adults willing to pay their tuition....
A new study by the National Senior Living Providers Network (NSLPN.com) indicates LPN jobs and skilled nursing positions are in most demand across the country. NSLPN tracks over 25,000 senior care jobs and their application trends. Brought to light...
“Larry Crowne” might not break box office records any time soon, but the movie is making a social statement of sorts by striking a familiar chord among those who’ve felt the effects of the recession. The film stars Tom Hanks as an adult who...