Scott Parks is the education columnist for the Dallas Daily News. He had some interesting items on his January 2007 wish list for the Dallas schools. Some are poignant and in dire need. Some are possibilities during this new year. Others are down right wishful thinking without much chance of succeeding, regardless of the need. Here are only a few…
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Receiving Your Continuing Education Online
In order to get that promotion you’ve been working so hard for, it’s often necessary to receive some extra education and training. Or, if you are already successful in a profession such as Nursing or Pharmacy, you probably need to keep your credentials and certifications current. Your schedule might not permit attending continuing education courses and seminars out of town…
The Need For Scholarships
Scholarships are the amount of money that is given or cut in fees of students on some spatial basis. Various institutes all over the world provide scholarships for students, based on performances in exams or in some other cases as arias, finance or family backgrounds. Scholarships are the financial help to the students for their studies. Most of the time…
Atlanta Schools Wellness Workshops Project
Atlanta Schools’ “Wellness” Workshops Promote Nutrition and Physical Education When Atlanta Schools opened at the end of August, a new project was initiated. The “Wellness” Workshop Project kicked off the school year with a workshop that included Olympic gold medalist Gail Devers, author Yvonne Butler, 300 students from the Atlanta School District, faculty members, and community leaders. This was the…
Tutoring Franchises Educational Franchise Opportunities
Are you a businessperson that is a natural with children? If so, learn more about having a tutor franchise or other child learning franchise. There is not much you can do that makes you feel better than doing work with children and their parents to make both their lives better. As the proud owner of a child franchise you do…
Who Impacts Washington D C Schools
As nation’s capitol, and one of the countries most watched districts, the Washington D.C. Schools are at the forefront of controversy and change. Declining enrollment, voucher programs, and curriculum changes, have all been hot topics in Washington D.C. Schools over the past few years. One of the benefits of attending school in the capitol city is that it’s where decisions…
A Ged Or General Education Diploma
A GED or General Education Diploma is sometimes also called a General Education Development program. The basis for the GED is a series of tests to determine if a minimum level of proficiency has been reached. These are not difficult tests but do require a wide breadth of understanding on a variety of subjects. Today, distance learning may be the…
The Principles Of Investing Education
Defining Investing Education Principled investing is a misnomer these days. As facts say, most investors today wish that they want to learn more about investing. Therefore, common financial literacy is not so common after all. The need for people to be educated in a dynamic system should be taken into account. Thankfully more and more people are finding online education…
Take Off
“Flying may not be all plain sailing, but the fun of it is worth the price.” – Amelia Earhart Remember the first time you ever rode an airplane? The engine started whirring and the rudder stirred into position as you buckled in your seatbelt and faked calm. But as the plane started shifting towards the runway and its wheels slowly…
Learn To Earn Checklist Are Your Ready For An Online Bachelor Degree
Getting a bachelor’s or master’s degree may seem an insurmountable obstacle when you’re working a 40-hour week. But many Americans who have work, family and financial obligations that keep them from quitting their jobs to attend a traditional college or university full time have succeeded in finding a new way to meet their education goals and advance their careers. Called…