Tools to make back-to-school supplies a little lighter The school bell will soon ring for your children, whether they’re boarding the elementary school bus or unloading a car full of furnishings into their tiny college dorm room. Before their cl...
Virtual schools 'clicking' for many students this school year A record number of students are heading back to school this year – without ever stepping foot inside a classroom. A growing number of virtual schools (also known as cyber schools or e-school...
Dorm room must-haves for fall Autumn is around the corner and for many American teens, that means the start of college. If you’re a freshman, chances are you’ll be spending at least one year living in a dorm. But d...
Make school lunches and snacks nutritious and fun As kids head back to school, parents are faced with the dilemma of finding foods to pack for lunch and snacks that kids want to eat and that are good for them. Most snacks available in the grocery...
Need money for college? Follow these tips Even though the economy has slowed down, college applications are up. Many people are enrolling in undergraduate programs or going back to school for an advanced degree. There is money out there t...
IT certifications prepare students for a difficult job market Often, a single networking job can have dozens of applicants or more. With this kind of stiff competition, individuals need to take their skills to the next level, bolstering not only their knowle...
Rebuilding Detroit Almost every single list of America’s most depressed cities features Detroit at or near the top. Cities like Detroit that were built on industry have suffered in recent decades as manufactur...
Five tips college students need to be credit card smart Going to college is, for most students, the first time they’ll feel really independent. And, accordingly, the rest of the world starts treating them like adults too, from the expectations of...
A new twist to test prep for college admissions exams Walk into a typical high school classroom and you’ll see the same story: A few kids will quickly pick up every concept, a few kids will struggle to understand the lesson and many will fall s...
Going back to college? Chase your passion, not a paycheck Given current economic conditions, it’s no surprise that many people are considering going back to college either to pursue a more advanced degree in their field or to change fields altogeth...