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Technology Takes Education By Storm
We’re all used to commercials that advertise the ease and convenience of their online college — and that’s understandable, as nearly two-thirds of online students say they chose that option to be able to study and work on their own schedule — but what if you just want to learn more about a personal interest of yours? What if you just really love the civil war and want to learn more about it, regardless of your career choice? Thanks to recent studies on learning that show the effectiveness of visual information over text (our brains process images 60,000 times faster than words!) and advancements in technology, there are now entire courses you can take online. These home study courses make studying not feel like studying.
Turn Your Free Time Into a Personalized Class
Learning not only occurs at your own pace, but on your own terms. Take a claChoosing Massage Therapy as a Career
A career helping people
Many of those who choose massage therapy as a career do so because they want to be able to help people. The therapeutic qualiti
Are You Thinking of Choosing Massage Therapy as a Career?
Massage therapy as a complementary treatment
Massage therapy is now widely recognized as an effective treatment for pain relief and as beneficial to overall health and well being. Doctors and chiropractors recommend massage t
Learning a Second Language Spanish
Spanish is the second most spoken language in the world. It is the feature of many South American and Central American countries, as well as Spain itself. It is a beautifully sounding language, with many poetic phrases and an ability to be heard in a way that is pleasing to the ear. There are some statistics about Spanish worth noting. They are:
- Spanish is the official language of 21 countries worldwide, and those countries are home to many fun travel
Take the Stress Out Finding the Right Preschool with These 5 Tips
More and more parents see the value in sending their kind to preschool programs in the United States. The number of kids who were aged three to five years old increased from 59% to 65% between 1990 and 2013. The good news is that this is great for the kids. The bad news is that this may make finding the right preschool harder than in “the old days.” Fret not! You will be able to locate the best, local preschool program for your family with these tips.
Start looking early. Sometimes when parents are thinking about how to find a preschool for their family, they underestimate how long it will take and also what the waiting lists may be like. A lot of this will depend on where in the country yo
How Online Training Courses Are Helping More Massage Therapists Continue Their Education
Americans are stressed out. Boasting some of the lowest vacation rates and some of the longest work weeks, the country is seeing an increasing need for resources that can tackle stress at its root. Massage therapy continuing education has never been a better option for those looking for a dynamic career field in high demand. Massage courses have since expanded to better address the growing demand of the population, with specialties ranging from addressing the need of pregnant women to traditional Chinese modalities for smaller clinics. Continue Reading No Comments
The Best Private Schools Sometimes Have Long Waiting Lists
Few Things Are as Important as Checking Out the Available Educational Options for Your Children
The Importance of Annual Vision and Hearing Screenings for School-Age Children
Hearing Issues and the Importance of Regular Screenings
For every 1,000 children that are born in the United States, approximately two or three have a detectable level of hearing loss in either one or both ears. In cases where an early diagnosis can be made, these children may be able to benefit from a variety of interventions.In the absence of an existing hearing loss diagnosis, the American Academy of Pediatrics states that children should have their hearing screened for the
Are You Considering Sending Your Children to Private School?
And while many people think that there are many reasons why private schools are better, there are a growing number of Americans who know that it is the public schools in America that will continue to edu
The Top Five Reasons You Should Introduce Your Child To Spanish Before Junior High
Language is one of humanity’s greatest achievements…and yet, we take for granted this incredible skill every single day. We use language to communicate our innermost feelings and desires. We use language to help keep roads safe as we drive to work or school. We use language to relish in the art of creation. All in all, language is pretty darn incredible. When the world is only becoming more globalized by the day, you give your child the best possible chance at success when you offer them a better means of access. Learning a second language (or third language!) is proven to encourage a smarter, happier and more social kid.
Spanish is one of the most widely spoken tongues on the planet. Here’s why you should consider getting your children involved in a beginning Spanish c