Who wouldn’t love to live in sunny L.A.? The beach, the movie stars, the extremely crowded schools, poor school maintenance, and incompetent administration…Actually, a significant number of the district’s schools do not possess such conditions, despite the reputation of Los Angeles Schools. There really are many good things about Los Angeles Schools. First of all, former Superintendent Roy Romer is…
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Vocational Schools In Chicago
A vocational school is an institution operated for the purpose of giving the students the necessary skills to perform certain jobs. These schools do not aim to further a liberal arts education instead offer to teach job-specific skills. Vocational education being offered in the past usually focused on specific trades such as becoming an automobile mechanic or welder. Such training…
Los Angeles Schools Welcome Back The Arts
Los Angeles Schools are seeing a steady increase in arts education as the dual result of a long-term program and recent state funding. The Arts for All program was initiated in 2002 as a 10-year plan to restore arts education to the 80 districts of Los Angeles Schools. The project focuses on bringing music, dance, drama and the visual arts…
Different Selections For College Education
As high school seniors across the country near graduation, they will have difficult decisions to make on which college to attend. Some seniors will prefer to take the traditional route to obtaining a college education and will choose to attend a two or four-year degree program offered at the college or university in their hometown. Some might want to become…
Distance Learning Distance Education How Far Away Part 1
Authors note: I recently dug this up. I wrote it in Sept 2000. After reading it again I realize it is still relevant. I must admit the slightest pang of professional jealousy watching my counterparts involved in the new playground when I have not had the time. Of course looking at distance education from afar I have had some questions,…
Choosing The Right Student Loan
When it comes to college, what types of student loans are right for you? Borrowing for college is a long-term investment, one that will ultimately pay a lifetime of dividends. It is important, however, to educate yourself on the options available to you so that you do not end up down the road with more education expense than you planned…
Teaching Our Kids Rite From Rong Education
Are we as caring parents doing more harm than good by sitting down to teach our kids what we were taught from our school days? Mum and dads want the best for their kids and encourage them by dedicating their free time to help with their sums. In some cases it is hard for the concerned parent to find quality…
“How to Save Money for Tuition Fees” As soon as their child is born, parents can start saving up for their children’s college education. With tuition fees climbing up yearly, it is better to have a sound financial plan so that it would not be difficult for you to send your kids off to college when they grow up. Aside…
Which Online Universities Have Degrees That Are Actually Respected By Employers
In this era when education is more than mere literacy every individual wants to acquire it from the best place possible. A surge in the number of people aspiring for education and internet as an abounding source of knowledge in all areas have given birth to online education. Today there are countless online universities that offer numerous degree and diploma…
Different Types Of Online Degrees That You Can Opt For
As soon as you come out of the high school, you are confronted with several degree programs. Degrees are of several types and are pursued at different level. These degrees are absolutely necessary to for career advancement and finding a respectable job in the future. Fresh from high school, there two types of degrees awaiting you. One type is the…