In a society of me-centered attitudes, caring for others can be sparsely lacking. It remains a fact over the decades that only a small percentage of community members ever volunteer for public service. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2011, 26% of the population volunteers for an organization at least once a year.
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7 Reasons to Learn a World Language
At no other time has our world been so interconnected.
The internet and social mediums have opened the doors to communication, collaboration, and even inspiration like never before. As the world becomes more and more dependent on outside industries, it's important for our students to gain the skills needed to meet the global challenge of talking to neighboring countries and cultures.
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9 Tips for Helping Your Student Make Friends at School
School can be awkward. Making friends can even be more so. If making friends with peers is a challenge for your learner, you can help him boost confidence as a parent. After all, you likely can remember back to the time you didn't know anyone in class and walking the hallway was a lonely experience, right?
How to Match Girls with STEM Careers
Hearts are often doodled everywhere on girls' notebooks, backpacks, and lockers. I heart this; I heart that. It could be a boy (and most likely is). It could be a sports team; a favorite color; a destination. But something you'll be unlikely to see on a girl's notebook is the phrase "I heart math" or "I heart science". With the push for STEM careers by the President, a glaring light has been shed on the lack of women in the math, science, technology, and engineering professions.
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10 Ways to Calm First-Day-of-School Worries
Does your student have butterflies about school starting? It's completely normal. Worry is a natural reaction to an uncertain or uncontrollable situation. However, your student doesn't have to give into the jitters and stress and let it ruin his school experience!
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The Online School Alternative for Expatriate Children
Living abroad offers the thrill of adventure. However, this experience away from a home country can also bring challenges, such as the need to provide a consistent education for children. While some military, missionary, or expat families can be on furlough for a short period, others can live abroad for years or even permanently.
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10 Warning Signs of Bullying to Look for in Your Student
Bullying is a painful topic; sometimes even deadly. Often, parents aren't aware of the troubles their child is facing from their peers, either at school or in their group of friends, until it's too late. Damage is done either mentally or physically by the time parents are involved. [Read more…]
Are Online High School Diplomas Accepted by the Military?
Online high school is a great option for alternative schooling. Online schools for grades K-12 offer convenience, flexibility, and the ability earn a high school diploma from home. All these benefits are convincing more and more students to ditch the rigid traditional school format for a more student-centric model of education. [Read more…]
What Parents Say about Online Learning
We're often asked by parents interested in online learning about what other parents have to say. Parents wonder about the experience of an online program, the pro's and con's, the challenges of what to expect with at-home learning, and how successful students can be.
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Reasons to Retake a Failed High School Course Online
Report cards can bring surprises, sometimes good and sometimes not. If your student is struggling with a particular high school course or has already failed one, you know the bitter disappointment and embarrassment this causes. Moreover, you are likely worried what long-term damage this may cause to your student's potential college acceptance.
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