Category: education
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Studies Show Effectiveness of Parents as Teachers Approach
Research briefs highlight successful efforts working with Black, Latinx, and American Indian and Alaskan Native families ST. LOUIS /PRNewswire/ — Parents as Teachers (PAT), an internationally-recognized leader in the home visiting field, released three briefs from nationwide studies on PAT”s efforts with Black, Latinx, and American Indian and Alaskan Native families, proving the effectiveness of PAT model. “This research reinforces…
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Simplify Security this Back-to-School Season
(Family Features) The beginning of a new school year offers plenty of excitement each fall, but it can also be a stressful time for parents and students alike. As expensive electronics like laptops and tablets become increasingly common for student use in classrooms and at home and complex schedules require students to bike to school…
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19 Year-Old CEO is Model Example of How Homeschooling is an Effective Solution
Summer Day Brooks is pursuing her mother’s mission to provide free world-class education to kids on a global scale DANA POINT, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, February 26, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ — Southern California-based education company Discovery K12 announced today its new company logo — Happy heart, as it continues to grow in the ed-tech space. The #Happyheart…
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Westcove Establishes the Westcove Partners Endowment to Award Underrepresented MBA Students
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Westcove Partners, LLC (“Westcove”), an emerging and highly specialized investment bank, announced that it has established the Westcove Partners Endowment, a $500,000 endowment to be awarded to underrepresented full-time MBA students at the UCLA Anderson School of Management (“UCLA Anderson”). In partnership with UCLA Anderson and the Anderson Leadership Giving Challenge, the Westcove Partners…
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Adopte medidas para apoyar la alfabetización
8 maneras de inspirar a los niños para que lean (Family Features) La lectura es una base para el aprendizaje, sin embargo, existe una gran brecha en el acceso a los libros para los barrios de bajos ingresos. Según el Handbook of Literacy Research, en los barrios de bajos ingresos, la proporción de libros por…
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5 Tips to Ace College Entry Exams
(eLivingtoday.com) Because most colleges and universities require applicants to submit ACT or SAT results as part of admissions consideration, prepping for the test itself can be a critical component of that process. While it can oftentimes be hard to deal with the anxiety that comes with a rigorous test meant to show your mastery of…
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Take Steps to Support Literacy
8 ways to inspire children to read (Family Features) Reading is a foundation for learning, yet a vast gap exists in access to books for low-income neighborhoods. According to the Handbook of Literacy Research, in low-income neighborhoods, the ratio of books per child is just one age-appropriate book for every 300 children. Without books in…
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Top 5 Healthcare Career Options for High School Graduates
Top 5 Healthcare Career Options for High School Graduates By George N Anderson If you are a high school graduate, you may be looking at the next step in your life. You might not know what career path to take, or maybe you have already decided on one but want to learn more about…
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EMPIRE STATE BUILDING LAUNCHES COMPLIMENTARY STEAM AND SOCIAL STUDIES CURRICULUM FOR STUDENTS, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BANK STREET COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
As the Building marks 90 years in 2021, an updated curriculum for student group visits to the brand-new Observatory Experience offers new academic rigor in engineering, history, tech, and sustainability NEW YORK — The Empire State Building (ESB), in partnership with Bank Street College of Education, announced its updated, interactive lesson plans for student group visits to its brand new $165 million Observatory…
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National Black Farmers Association Announces 2021-2022 Next Generation Black and Hispanic Farmers Scholarship Program Application Deadline
It is a privilege for the National Black Farmers Association (NBFA) to administer a scholarship program to ensure that the next generation of African-American/Black and Hispanic farmers receive the training and skills that will enable them to thrive in the agricultural industry. “Higher education provides essential tools, knowledge, and resources that will allow these scholars to continue…