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The Education Crisis: is America in trouble?
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15 Feb 2013In the last few years the economic caused many Americans to lose their jobs. But a bigger problem may lie ahead: the education crisis.
“Many employers cannot find qualified Americans to fill their job openings,” cites this well-researched though somewhat depressing infographic. Many careers require at least a high school education. However, more than 25% of American students drop out before they graduate.
The dropouts are only part of the problem. Many stay in school but don’t seem to be learning anything, judging from slipping Math and Science aptitude scores, and even poor basic reading skills. In fact, 70% of eighth graders are reading below their age level.
The infographic also presents some clues on why this problem is happening, from the percentage of students versus teachers.
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Going Back to School as an Adult
19 Dec 2012One of the best experiences of my life has been going back to school as an adult. I grew up in a time when having a college education was not as important as it is today. As I worked my way up in different jobs it became increasingly harder to get into good positions when [...]
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How to write a college essay
14 Dec 2012College essays are generally hard for a number of reasons. Top of the list is because you have no idea what the audience is like and what they expect from you which is understandably okay. On a few occasions, it’s hard because you have many stories tripling over you yet, have no way to deal [...]
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The Strategic Management Degree requires a specialized academic program. Programs can be offered completely or partially online, or totally on-site. It is up to you to decide what is best for you. There are a number of decisions to make. Know The Hours and Dates Before deciding upon which college to earn your Strategic Management [...]
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Graduate school essay tips
9 Nov 2012When you are applying for graduate school, the essay is one of the most critical facets of the application process. Normally, graduate essays are called statements of purpose and most schools use them to ask you why you really want to join them. Many people find these essays difficult because they don’t know how to [...]
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The long haul: Preparing for a big move
7 Nov 2012In Parts 1 and 2 of this series, we looked at being a responsible individual and renter while at college. But what changes when college is over and it’s time to start your career? Often it means moving for a new job, definitely abandoning dorm life, but even if you’re in an apartment, you likely [...]
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Choosing the right apartment
30 Oct 2012In Part 1 of this series, we looked at how to keep your belongings safe while in college, mainly focusing on campus and dorm life. But, taking responsibility of yourself and your belongings has a different meaning when you live in an apartment off campus. Finding the right apartment to live in can make all [...]
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College responsibilities outside the classroom
26 Oct 2012During your time in college, you’re going to learn a lot of valuable lessons, and sometimes those lessons will come outside of the classroom. How to live within a budget, plan for the future, be a good citizen – all of those are skills you will begin to develop and carry with you into your [...]
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