Tax Benefits For College
As the cost of higher education continues to rise, students across the country search for new ways to pay for their education. However, one aspect they might not have taken under consideration is the tax benefits for education. In fact,… Read the rest
Online Schools Enhances Homeschooling
For many people, the idea of attending an online school raises many questions and worries, including whether it is the right path toward their educational goals. However, online learning is becoming more popular as more and more universities and colleges… Read the rest
Selecting the Best Online School for Your Needs
Online schools are becoming more common these days, as a growing number of people want the convenience of earning a degree without compromising other responsibilities, such as a full-time job, or raising children. But with so many online schools to… Read the rest
The Advantages of a Military Education
One of the ways to get a quality education is by serving in the military. In fact, a growing number of men and women throughout the country are selecting the military as the gateway to higher education because of the… Read the rest
Tax Benefits For College
As the cost of higher education continues to rise, students across the country search for new ways to pay for their education. However, one aspect they might not have taken under consideration is the tax benefits for education. In fact,… Read the rest
The Lowdown on Online Schooling
With the advent of online colleges and universities, online courses, and certificate programs offered on the web, it can be tempting to receive an education through alternative forms of schooling. Online certification and degrees are becoming widely accepted by businesses… Read the rest
Online Schools Enhances Homeschooling
For many people, the idea of attending an online school raises many questions and worries, including whether it is the right path toward their educational goals. However, online learning is becoming more popular as more and more universities and colleges… Read the rest
Selecting the Best Online School for Your Needs
Online schools are becoming more common these days, as a growing number of people want the convenience of earning a degree without compromising other responsibilities, such as a full-time job, or raising children. But with so many online schools to… Read the rest
Half of Florida high school students fail reading test
MIAMI (Reuters) – Nearly half of Florida high school students failed the reading portion of the state’s new toughened standardized test, education officials said on Friday. Results this year from the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test showed 52 percent of freshman students and 50 percent of sophomores scored at their grade levels. Students in the 10th grade must pass the exam in order... [Read more]
Oregon bans American Indian team names, mascots for schools
PORTLAND, Oregon (Reuters) – The Oregon state board of education has banned public schools from using American Indian names and mascots for their athletic teams, out of a concern they disparage native American people. The move is believed to be one of the nation’s most sweeping prohibitions of its kind in favor of native Americans who say their culture is stereotyped by a number of sports... [Read more]
Obama Focuses on Education in Florida, Nevada TV Ads
President Obama’s re-election campaign is courting voters in Florida and Nevada with a new, positive 30-second TV ad on higher education. The spot, which began airing Friday, features pictures of a young Obama with his mother and at school as the narrator paints a picture… Excerpt from: Obama Focuses on Education in Florida, Nevada TV Ads Read More →
NYC schools chief pushes buyout plan for teachers
New York City Schools Chancellor Dennis Walcott is proposing to offer buyouts to hundreds of teachers who don’t have permanent jobs. Read more from the original source: NYC schools chief pushes buyout plan for teachers Read More →
5 Ways Teachers Can Evaluate Educational Games
Dr. David Dockterman is chief architect, learning sciences at Scholastic Education and an adjunct lecturer at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Originally posted here: 5 Ways Teachers Can Evaluate Educational Games Read More →