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Thinking About Going Back To School?

Your economic situation doesn’t have to stay where it is. As a single parent you may qualify for various grants that can help you get a certificate or degree and create a better life for you and your kids. This will also give you some time for yourself, so it’s like killing two birds with one stone. It’s hard enough being a single parent and working a full time job—whether you work from home or at a typical nine to five job. Top this off with taking care of the bills, the kids, the house, and it doesn’t leave much … Continue reading →

The Intellectual Devotional – Kidder and Oppenheim

Everyone I know is so pressed for time. A lot of us are also worried about keeping our brains active. The Intellectual Devotional has 365 exercises in learning and reflection. In just a few minutes each day you can read the daily passage and expand your knowledge and your mind. The book is subtitled “Revive Your Mind, Complete Your Education, and Roam Confidently with the Cultured Class”. Mondays are history days. The first entry concerned the alphabet. I didn’t know that the Egyptians invented the first alphabet which was a simplified version of hieroglyphics. I didn’t know that the Phoenicians … Continue reading →

Tips for Studying after Returning to College

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One of the hardest parts of attending college while having small children is finding time to study and sleep. Many mothers find themselves spending late nights studying. In this article, I have offered a few tips on how to keep up with your academics after returning to college. Take your assignments in pieces and try to do a little each night instead of waiting and having to complete it all at once. It is much easier to set small goals for yourself on a daily basis. You can often squeeze in fifteen minutes of reading each day easier than you … Continue reading →

Single Moms Going Back to School – Part Four

I truly hope you feel encouraged to move forward with college – I know from firsthand experience that being a single mom is hard. Although it is not impossible, being a single mom puts a strain on your time, finances, and patience. If you think about it, finishing your college degree so you can earn a better income is exactly why I want to recommend you do everything possible to better yourself One of the biggest decisions you will have is where to attend school. Now, you might be interested in attending a traditional school, you know, the brick and … Continue reading →

Online Learning

Many K-12 schools are realizing the importance of utilizing online learning opportunities to enhance their current curriculum, integrate technology in the learning experience and enhance computer/technology skills. Educators realize the importance of being technologically literate so much that in a few years, taking a high school course online in Michigan will be a mandatory graduation requirement. In California some elementary classrooms schools are trading in traditional textbooks for a custom-built digital curriculum in history and social studies. The program, utilizes online learning, multimedia, audio, text, and traditional classroom activities designed to meet the varied needs of individual students. In a … Continue reading →