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Starting college can be an exciting time, but it can also be overwhelming. For many students, taking on a new course load can lead to increased stress levels which can affect their mental health. As the National Alliance on Mental Illness reports, 1 in 4 college students have been diagnosed with or treated for a mental health condition during their academic career. If you’re starting college courses and seeking to maintain your mental health, here are seven…

You might be interested in going back to school as an adult student. A traditional college schedule might not work well for you for various reasons, such as if you work a full-time job. Luckily, you do still have options, such as going to night school or attending an online…

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If you’ve decided to teach abroad, it’s important to know that you’ve made an incredible decision. By going abroad, you’ll likely expand your intellectual horizons while simultaneously immersing yourself in new cultures which provide you with exciting ways to view yourself and the external world. To ensure that you can thoroughly enjoy your…

So much rides on how well a student does on his/ her college application, especially if that student’s goal is to get into a competitive college. The students who have the best chance at getting into the colleges of their choice have spent a great deal of time preparing. As with any important goal, there are only a few critical steps to take in order…

Going to college can make it possible to make connections and learn skills that can help both now and in the future. If you are the first in your family to go to college, you likely have little knowledge of what to expect while there. Here are a few tips that can make your college experience productive and enjoyable.

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The Internet can help facilitate life-long learning, and there are many different skills that a person can learn simply from watching YouTube videos. There are innumerable things to be learned—far more than these five valuable skills a person can learn from the internet. To get you started, check out these tasks below.

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If you have an affectionate animal at home, then you already know the brightness pets bring to life. If you've yet to experience the joys of animal care, you and your students will be delighted! In a classroom setting, pets have profound effects. Here are three merits of including them in your lesson plans. 

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Teachers Pet: 3 Benefits of Using Animals in the Classroom

If you have an affectionate animal at home, then you already know the brightness pets bring to life. If you've yet to experience the joys of animal care, you and your students will be delighted! In a classroom setting, pets have profound effects. Here are three merits of including them in your lesson plans. 

Improved Literacy

When a child reads aloud to a therapy dog, it boosts their literacy by leaps and…

As the temperatures drop, it's pretty common for a lot of people to get sick. Winter is typically known as the cold and flu season. As a college student, the last thing you need is a relentless case of flu in the middle of the semester. However, there are ways you can make sure you focus on preventing the cold. Consider the following ways you can make…

You don't have to give up your dreams of a degree because you've joined the military. In fact, there are many academic programs and educational opportunities that were made with soldiers in mind. Here are just five paths that you can take to obtain a degree while you're in the service. …

The classroom can be an intimidating place for a new teacher. You’re tasked with all sorts of obstacles that vary with the needs of your students. On top of it all, you’re learning the rules set by the administration and developing your own unique style of teaching. There’s a lot to be nervous about, but the following tips can help you gain confidence and develop a…

According to the National Center for Educational Statistics, 3.3 million kids are expected to graduate from high school after the 2015-16 school year. While the skills learned in high school are invaluable, there are gaps in the US educational system that leave some students unprepared for adult…

Finding a new school for your child can be challenging. There are many factors to consider such as academic reputation and school safety. Regardless of the reason you are looking for a new school, selecting a suitable school requires you to conduct diligent research. Here are five tips to help you find a school that meets your child's…