1. Talented and Gifted The School for the Talented and Gifted, or TAG, is a Magnet school in Dallas, TX with less than 250 students grades 9-12. Claim to Fame: TAG has garnered nation-wide attention for its unrivaled liberal arts program. The school publishes its own literary magazine featuring editorials, poetry and short fiction. This [...]
Education is an important factor in success. For the top 25 richest individuals in the world, intelligence and education certainly played a vital role in their success, but not all have MBA’s from Ivy League schools. In fact, very few do. Success in the business world comes more from consistent and cumulative learning over a [...]
Forget about Rodney Dangerfield’s silly role in the movie Back to School. Back then, in the 1980’s, it was the sort of situation comedies were made for. Now adays, it’s a common sight to see students 50 years and over, going back to school. With a mass of Baby Boomers coming of age, many of [...]
Whether we want to admit it or not, getting an education takes more than just desire. Several factors can influence how easy or difficult it may be for someone to actually attend school and attain the desired level of education. Below is an interesting infographic that illustrates a few of these factors. That’s not to [...]
The world in which we live is constantly changing. Technology has changed the way we communicate, the way we work, and even the way we play. Does it make sense that the way we learn would be immune that change? Of course not! Below is an infographic that outlines the effect technology has had on [...]
Do you come to work solely for the paycheck? Are coffee breaks the best part of your day? Do you find your work understimulating, exhausting, and stressful? If so, it may be time for a career change. If you are unhappy with your current job, the first step is to explore all your options. Generally, [...]
In today’s student-centered adult education classes, group projects and cohort learning formats are common. Similarly, many adult education programs are utilizing cohort learning formats, in which each student progresses toward their degree along with a small group of similar students. One such program is offered by Warner Pacific College in Oregon, which has had considerable [...]
Do you come to work solely for the paycheck? Are coffee breaks the best part of your day? Do you find your work under stimulating, exhausting, and stressful? If so, it may be time for a career change. If you are unhappy with your current job, the first step is to explore all your options. [...]
These days, the average adult will make three major career changes over the course of their lives. These major transitions can be jarring, or they can be exciting opportunities for growth or exploration – it’s all about what you make of them. Consider the following guidelines will help you make a decision you can live [...]
