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5 Ways to Continue Learning After Graduation
Is Graduation the End of Learning? Often times, we think of graduation as the end of our education. But it doesn’t have to be. Learning and keeping your brain sharp can be a lifelong journey. It’s well worth it. There is so much out there to learn. It’d be a shame to ignore it, and there are many ways to learn outside of traditional school.
Mikkie MillsPublished 5 years ago in EducationCharter and Private Schools Are Not Thinking About Violence
Allow me to start by clarifying my expertise in this matter. I am a former police officer and a medical professional. I have degrees in criminal psychology, criminal justice, emergency management, and public administration. I own a security, preparedness, and safety consulting and contracting firm. I specialize in mass shootings for schools and hospital, and medical facility and large complex safety. That being said, I have noticed there are some places that are not eager to seek the services and or training needed to make themselves better served to protect their students, patients, and patrons. They all share the common thought, that it can't happen to them. Unfortunately, we live in a time when there are no more impossibilities.
Bradley PerryPublished 5 years ago in EducationCollege Students Dealing with Stress Can Be Healthy With Life-Style Changes
How can college students find ways to cope with stress? It’s no secret that today’s college students are feeling burned out due to our fast-paced society. Many students are depressed, restless, and are agitated on a weekly basis. Some students who cannot handle stress turn to alcohol, smoking, and drugs. Although they may feel that it will give them a form of relief, it will only make them feel worse, but it will soon give them more unneeded stress. No college student is immune from stress, but there are ways for them to deal with it.
Mikkie MillsPublished 5 years ago in Education5 Things to Know as an Education Major
Top 5 Things You Should Know Before Getting An Education Major There are so many different types of fields that you can major in. Some fields aren’t too popular, while others will be booming for some time then die out, and then there are some that are always needed and are consistent. One of the most consistent jobs out there is teaching—regardless of the economy people need teachers. Without teachers, you would never be able to get a quality education. If you are wanting to become one of these influential teachers, you will need an education. There are a few things that you should know if you are looking to pursue an education degree.
Jade PulmanPublished 5 years ago in EducationThe Benefits of Gaining a Good Education
Education is what drives this country and many of the world's leading countries' economies. Why? Simply because the people who understand how to do things better, faster, and with higher quality receive the highest incomes. The United States is well educated as a whole, but there are some people who are beyond normal education. These are the leaders of our generation. People like Steve Jobs, Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates, Richard Branson, and many others should create their own colleges, in order to teach people that education doesn't end after high school or college, and that there are many different education models to fit certain students. Like water is necessary for your plants to grow, education is also necessary for your mind to grow. Proper education should be given to everyone starting as a young child, and JCC daycare is one of the most prestigious institutions that understands the importance of proper education for children. For that reason, in this article we will be discussing the topic of education and the benefits of gaining a good education.
Mikkie MillsPublished 5 years ago in EducationWhat Teaching Taught Me About Communicating
I spent the 2018-19 school year as a Special Education Instructional Aide. While not having all the duties of a teacher, I learned a lot about the kind of teacher I want to be. I learned what works for me and what doesn't when it comes to classroom management and building relationships. I've learned more about what my values are when it comes to building my classroom environment.
Is Going To School For Art Worth It?
As I start my senior year of college, I have found myself thinking a lot about what I have actually spent my money on. For context, I am a double major in Political Science and Cinema and Screen Studies. In regards to Poli Sci, I feel that my money was well spent. I learned the ins and outs of what politics involve, and I realized where I sit on the political spectrum through several years of self-discovery and discussions with my peers. When it comes to my film major I begin to question what I actually spent and learned.
Dylan GenthnerPublished 5 years ago in Education3 Reasons Teachers Are Leaving the Profession
3 Reasons Teachers in the US are leaving the profession Teaching is an incredibly rewarding profession. Every day you get to help further a student's knowledge of the world, introduce new ideas to broaden their minds, and learn new things yourself. Some students come back to express their gratitude for that one random thing you said on that one random Tuesday that changed their lives. They become like your children. You cry tears of joy over their accomplishments, dole out hugs like candy, scream the loudest at their graduation. It’s one of the most rewarding professions out there. So why are people in the United States leaving this profession in droves? The reasons might surprise you.
Why Students Use MLA and APA Reference on Research Papers
Introduction When you begin college and are given your first composition assignments, you may find that it's insufficient to write a lot of words. You should likewise arrange your papers utilizing a documentation style. MLA and APA are two of the most widely recognized styles in the scholarly community. How are these documentation styles unique, and where will you experience every one? Here is a guide why every undergraduate uses these two styles on their research paper.
monica jesvinaPublished 5 years ago in EducationType One Diabetes & School
Dealing with Type One Diabetes and balancing a happy and balanced school life is difficult, as a student or a parent of a student. It takes patience, communication, and a whole lot of juice boxes.
Happy and Healthy T1D :)Published 5 years ago in Education3 Things You Didn’t Know About Excelsior College
As an adult, it’s easy to get caught up in the busyness of daily life. Having a healthy work-life balance can be tricky, especially when it comes to pursuing higher education. Thankfully, there are accredited universities that offer students online programs in a range of disciplines, making it feasible to study and work at the same time.
Carlos FoxPublished 5 years ago in EducationWhy Marketing Students Need to Understand Pricing Theories
Not so long ago, marketing was simply considered as the tactics to sell a product or service—usually consisting of advertisements. These advertisements too were pretty basic in nature, and not creative to say the least. Over the course of the years, the competition has gotten significantly intense. With numerous substitutes and variants available for a mere basic good, it has become extremely essential that the traditional norms of marketing are changed, and the domain is extended to unexplored areas to gain a competitive advantage over rival firms. Marketing as a major for education has been there for quite some time, however with research and every day deviation from hypothesis, the curricula keep changing. This dynamic nature is there for all the right reasons. What previously may have been simple, convincing techniques, marketers of tomorrow are taught beyond these conventional methods. It is realized that marketing is an essential part of strategizing, and therefore the actions need to be accounted for. One such strategy is that of pricing theories.