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In today’s world, it is no longer enough to rely solely on textbooks and other traditional methods of learning; modern students need access to technology if they are going to reach their educational goals. From online study materials and virtual classrooms to student tracking systems, emerging technologies have much to offer when it comes to improving your student’s learning experience.
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Having a strong financial situation is important for families as it provides stability, security, and peace of mind. But when money is tight, it can be difficult to figure out ways to improve your finances. Fortunately, there are many methods you can use to build financial security for your family.
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Ridgewood NJ, 42% of 2022 graduating seniors nationally who took the ACT met ZERO of the four college readiness benchmarks ( English, reading, science and math). Scores on the ACT college admissions test by this year’s high school graduates hit their lowest point in more than 30 years — the latest evidence of the enormity of learning disruption during the pandemic.
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Call on Governor Murphy to Reverse Department of Education’s Charter School Denials and #LetMyChildLearn
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TRENTON NJ, Following February’s denials of high-performing public charter schools, hundreds of parents and students, primarily families of color, from New Jersey’s public charter schools took to the state’s capitol, urging Governor Phil Murphy to direct Acting Department of Education Commissioner Angelica Allen-McMillan to reverse these harmful decisions and support the growth of high-quality charter schools in New Jersey. Hundreds of parents and students took to the Statehouse Annex, traveling from all across the state, to express their concerns of being uprooted from the schools that best fit their educational needs.
No matter how dedicated you are as a student or whether you’re in high school or college, checking your phone for new notifications is second nature. According to Inside Higher Ed, 49% of students use technology for non-learning tasks which distract them, with 68% of teachers being bothered by the fact.
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Many people think that the online job market is an easy way to make extra bucks on the side. While it has made finding a job and making income much more accessible, the online job market, regardless of the sector or field, has become very saturated and highly competitive. Selling online courses is now among the most popular ways to make money from home. They have especially boomed during the last year or so, as many people saw the lockdown measures as an opportunity to work on self-growth and development. With more people seeking to learn new skills or languages, more and more educators started to produce online learning content. With endless courses available on every single topic, making money through an online course has become all the more difficult. This is why we are here to help you make money by selling online courses with these 6 pro tips.
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Education has proven its valuable input globally, across the economic, social, and even political development, knowledge, and literacy level up the interactions. Additionally, it also gives one a competitive edge in the job market. Perhaps, you are weighing your options on whether you should enroll in an international school.
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As a parent, there are so many decisions and considerations that need to be made. From choosing the right diet to finding the right hobbies and activities to help your child’s progression, it can be so hard to know what to prioritize. Despite this, there is one thing that has long been acknowledged to be absolutely vital for all children, and that is education.
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With the obligations of daily life, some people may find studying burdensome. The case is simply because there is only so much time in this day and age. Many aim for a bachelor’s degree that can be obtained as fast as possible. Having it means having a larger salary and open doors to many new career opportunities. If you are reading this, you must be one of those people and you would be in luck since we will be talking about how to get a bachelor’s degree in a faster way.
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“I’ve seen some of those kids in the village and the park. Having been a misbehaving kid myself (and grown up ok), I’m less troubled by the above story. Kids of all stripes do silly stuff. They need their asses kicked to remind them who’s in charge. I do wholeheartedly agree on 2 points:
1. schools, even good ones like RDWD, need to tone down the preaching. Marxist BS doesn’t work and has no place in school. Focus on academics.
2. Schools need to open full time come fall. The union’s actions are disgraceful, targeting kids on a pretext of “safety.” What a joke. Who do they think they are? I don’t see grocery store cashiers protesting for “safety” even though they are way more exposed. Ditto for truck drivers who bring our food, amazon delivery, etc etc. I’ve lost any respect for the Union after this. The BOE need to start taking action on behalf of taxpayers. This is ridiculous. I’ve just received the fall schedule promo presentation from the school. A silly schedule that follows no logic and a ton of marketing material, inc video interviews. Our educators fancy themselves college professors or Fortune 500 salespeople, with all that pomp. They are not. They are paid a ton of money to deliver basic education to young kids. This entails being with kids! Not sitting at home on zoom. The parents need to wake up to the fact that they are being had.”
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Ridgewood NJ, the coronavirus pandemic and now social unrest has changed the way students will learn. Colleges have closed their campuses , classes have moved online. The age range for effective online or remote learning has been greatly expanded, some suggesting even as young as middle school would benefit from a more focused remote learning environment especially given the irrationality of some of the social unrest. Some of these changes will be temporary, but others may be permanent.
At one point in your life, you may have heard about getting an MBA from college, from a colleague’s recommendation, from a relative or your employer. You may already have an inkling as to what an MBA is, but you still want to know what’s in it for you if you get it. Motivation is a key driving factor for succeeding in any endeavor, which is why we are going to discuss some expert tips that will inspire and motivate you to get yourself an MBA.
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” Do you think anyone might put a premium on learning the basics? Many of those who graduate can’t pass the entrance to a community college (go on and ask the administrators at BCC, go ahead) so then the have to take the remedial coursework which they or their parents have to pay AFTER all the property taxes they paid for the town’s education which the student didn’t get. And those credits don’t apply to the degree. But no worries they’ll tell you they need and you must give them MORE money thrown at this problem which won’t do anything. Then, of course, there are all those teachers ‘aide’ individuals who add MORE cost to the bottom line..”
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There was a time when education was considered a luxury. But today, it is one of the essentials every person should benefit from. It not only serves as a way of attaining knowledge but also a path towards success in the current society.
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Ridgewood NJ, Governor Murphy today announced state school aid funding for his Fiscal Year 2020 budget proposal that provides record levels of support for New Jersey schools.
The Governor’s proposed budget would provide $15.4 billion to support schools, a record level for New Jersey education funding.
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