There was a time when the United States was at the head of the class when it came to the quality of education in this country. As of January 2015, the United States ranked in 14th place out of 40 countries scored, and that is not saying much for the state of education in […]
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Why We Need Private High Schools
By Suzanne Shaffer on Thursday, February 1st, 2018 | Comments Off on Why We Need Private High Schools
4 Alternatives to College
By Suzanne Shaffer on Tuesday, June 6th, 2017 | Comments Off on 4 Alternatives to College
Most parents want their children to get a good education and grow into mature adults. They save from an early age to ensure they can afford to send them to college. However, that path isn’t right for everyone, and some children would do better if they selected an alternative. The issue is that most […]
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Avoiding Traditional College Doesn’t Have to Halt Your Teen’s Education
By Suzanne Shaffer on Friday, April 28th, 2017 | 3 Comments
If your teen thinks that going straight to college from high school is not for them then they’ve probably been questioned ‘now what?’ countless times. They’ve probably been inundated with people voicing their opinions and telling them where they should and should not go from here. They’ve probably had everyone, from you to their […]
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Is Distance Learning Right for You?
By Suzanne Shaffer on Monday, February 13th, 2017 | 1 Comment
When it comes to studying, the most typical method we take is to go to a college, university or similar school and just learn. We speak to our lecturer, teacher, or advisors and we learn from them. We buy books, study them, write up documents and complete tests to prove that we’ve learned something. […]
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7 Ways to Boost Your Grades by Studying Online
By Suzanne Shaffer on Thursday, February 2nd, 2017 | Comments Off on 7 Ways to Boost Your Grades by Studying Online
The concept of learning has changed; students are often using an online learning platform to improve their grades. The online platform is now a tool for students to further their education. Everyone can get free information about any course from the online school system. For efficient studies, students should make a habit of studying […]
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How to Develop Online Learning Skills
By Suzanne Shaffer on Thursday, September 24th, 2015 | 1 Comment
Many students are utilizing the flexibility and convenience of online learning platforms to attain their learning needs. Online degree courses, programs and virtual colleges have decided to target students by opening online courses. Do my essays platforms are also assisting students to tackle various questions by offering essential hints of handling diverse topics. As […]
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2 Fantastic Online Resources for Teenage Girls Entering High School
By Suzanne Shaffer on Tuesday, July 21st, 2015 | Comments Off on 2 Fantastic Online Resources for Teenage Girls Entering High School
Entering a new school is hard enough, but add on the difficulties that come with being a teenage girl and starting high school begins to feel truly daunting. While family, friends, and school counselors can offer much needed support, there are also some great online tools that can help young girls cope with the […]
Read More...Wednesday’s Parent: Should Your Student Consider Online Learning?
By Suzanne Shaffer on Wednesday, April 8th, 2015 | 1 Comment
Only a few years ago, online education was the realm of the non-traditional student. Whether you were a high school dropout, a dad working three jobs, or a retiree who simply wanted to take some classes, chances were that you were not a typical college student if you were signed up for courses online. In the […]
Read More...Getting a Degree Using Distance Learning
By Suzanne Shaffer on Saturday, April 19th, 2014 | Comments Off on Getting a Degree Using Distance Learning
Here’s the simple truth for you and your child – moving away to attend a university is an expensive prospect, and, in the current economic climate, makes it increasingly difficult to pay room and board. A college education is expensive– for everything from accommodation, course textbooks, tuition fees, and food – and many parents […]
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Mom-Approved Tips: A mother speaks out about online learning
By Suzanne Shaffer on Monday, December 23rd, 2013 | Comments Off on Mom-Approved Tips: A mother speaks out about online learning
As an educator, I’ve always been a bit wary of online educational programs. Can anything truly replace the interactive learning experience that students get in a traditional classroom, sharing ideas with each other and with their teacher? Then my son announced that he had enrolled in an online degree program to get his Masters […]
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