Fight summer 'brain drain' with online summer schools for K-12th grades
Cash-strapped school districts across the country are cutting summer school programs in record numbers. In fact, more than a third of administrators polled in a recent American Association of School Administrators survey said they are considering eliminating summer school for the 2010-11 school year. The good news for parents is that the recent boom in online K-12 education means many high-quality, engaging online summer school programs are now available to students.
Forty-nine million reasons to test your drinking water
Clean water is essential to life and long-term health - and the United States enjoys some of the safest, cleanest drinking water in the world. However, a recent study shows that up to 20 percent of U.S. water violates the Safe Drinking Water Act - a federal law meant to ensure water quality.
Growth in technology is contributing to career options at an increasing rate. Ten of the 20 fastest-growing careers are health care-related, with 26 percent of all new jobs created falling into this category, according to the U.S. Department of Labor's "Career Guide to Industries, 2010-11 Edition." New career possibilities are opening for individuals with vocational training, college diplomas and advanced degrees.
Women are going back to school, but not in the classroom
While many parents already take an active role in their children's education, today more and more moms are going back to school themselves, particularly in the tight economy. The U.S. Census Bureau recently reported that women were on track to surpass men in earning advanced degrees. And they are increasingly doing so online, at a significantly lesser cost than the average brick-and-mortar institution.
A record number of people are looking for work these days. If you're not one of them, chances are you know someone who is. These frustrating economic conditions make it easy to get discouraged. For anyone feeling stalled in their job search, a few simple steps could put the wind back in their sails.
To pursue plans and dreams, new grads need financial tools
Recent graduates should be proud of their accomplishment, but there is still a lot to learn - like how to get the most from their money, how to establish credit and how to ensure convenient, safe access to their savings and checking accounts. While today's tough economic times can make setting up these building blocks of personal finance even more worrisome credit unions offer many solutions.
Smart moves: Five tips that will make moving to college a snap
As summer winds down, college freshmen - and sophomores, juniors and seniors - are gearing up to move onto campus. Whether you're moving to college for the first time or the third, you'll find there are ways to make your move smarter and, believe it or not, more enjoyable.
Alternate option: Six reasons why high school grads should consider online degrees
If you're a high school junior who's thinking ahead to senior year, you're probably starting to look into higher education options. Wherever you stand on your plans for life after high school, there's now an increasingly popular option to consider: an online degree.
Across America, as school season winds down, graduation party season is starting up. Whether it's the end of high school or college, a graduation is truly something to celebrate. Students, whether they're moving on to college or the workforce, have accomplished a lot and when the last test is taken, they're ready for a party.
What you need to think about when considering a career change
In this time of economic uncertainty, people of all ages are considering career changes. People are forced to explore other career options because of layoffs. Others seek a new direction as they experience declining satisfaction with a job they once found exciting. Professionals who have made successful switches to different careers offer advice to help others do the same.
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