Archive for 'Colleges'

Exploring the Advantages of Attending a Community College | 07.03.09

Are you considering going back to school? If so, you might want to consider looking into attending a community college. While community colleges once had a reputation for providing less-than-quality education to their students, nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, community colleges are held to the same high standards [...]

Is There a Difference Between Certificates and Diplomas? | 07.01.09

Certificates and diplomas are two separate programs offered by educational institutions, and it can become quite confusing since some institutions use the terms interchangeably. They differ from degrees since the length of program is a lot shorter, they are cheaper and there is often more flexibility in terms of when classes take place. They do [...]

NYC Students Improve in Math | 06.02.09

Internationally, America’s students have been lagging in Math and Science skills for over a decade. However, the New York Times reports that New York City students have displayed significant improvement in math, leading experts to believe that earlier emphasis and better teaching have put America back on the mathematical map. As the great [...]

Judge Sotomayor – Always an Educator | 06.01.09

Education has always been a wrecking ball in the hands of people who are courageous enough to take a swing. President Obama smashed through a social barrier many thought was unbreakable when he became the 44th President of the United States, a position never occupied by a black man. He credits his success [...]

The Effects of the Recession on Small Colleges | 05.20.09

The economic downturn is jeopardizing the future of small colleges. Small colleges tend not to receive large donations to support financial aid packages in comparison with large colleges. As such, small colleges such as Sterling College in Craftsbury Commons, Vt., are at risk of closing their doors.
Sterling College have requested $350,000 from [...]

The 9/11 GI Bill – Serving Those Who Served This Country | 05.18.09

The Post-9/11 GI Bill, taking effect on August 1, increases educational aid for veterans who served at least 90 days after the terrorist attacks of September 2001. This revised version of the bill adds an incentives package far greater than the one provided by the 1944 GI Bill. This fruitful new law is [...]

Online Schools Vs. Ground Campus Schools | 05.11.09

If you are thinking about heading back to college, congratulations are certainly in order! Whether you are pursuing a new degree or simply want to take a few refresher courses, going back to college is a wonderful experience that can open up many new opportunities for your future. Of course, before you can [...]

Are the Roles of Colleges Changing? | 05.10.09

According to a recent article in the New York Times, the line between community colleges and four-year universities is becoming more and more blurred. Whereas community colleges were once responsible for preparing students for transfer to four-year universities and only offered two-year programs, a growing number of community colleges are now offering four-year degrees [...]

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