Human beings are one of the only mammals that give birth to such underdeveloped young. Many mammals gain the ability to walk and run shortly after birth, and their brains are much closer to the fully developed stage than are humans’ brains at birth. There are several factors that contribute to these differences, but the […]
Continue Reading4 “Soft” Majors and What They can Actually do for you
There’s been a disturbing amount of buzz lately about how college may or may not “actually” help anyone. We hear a lot about how it’s too expensive, or about how if you major in the wrong thing, you have little to no chance of finding a job. Contrary to popular belief though, getting a bachelors […]
Continue ReadingSpecial Needs Schools and Classrooms for Truly Special Kids
There are many different types of education, and rightly so. Not everyone learns in the same manner, and the more varied the education, the better the chances are that more children are actually learning instead of just going through the motions in order to get through school. And consider the fact that there are many […]
Continue ReadingLittle Known Facts About Autism and Help For Children With Autism
When people think of children and learning disabilities, they often think that the child is “stupid” or otherwise mentally incapable of “normal” levels of thought. While there may be some cases where that is true, there are many cases where it is not. Autistic children, for example, are often extremely intelligent — their difficulties lie […]
Continue ReadingContinuing Your Education Just Might Save the World
Education is the key to success. It may sound simple, or cliche, but almost any problem can be solved with the right amount of education applied to it. And it is not just about being book smart or solving complicated math equations. Widespread education can eradicate the plagues of our society such as racism, sexism, […]
Continue ReadingWhat Can You Do With a Degree in Human Development?
Some college majors have very specific jobs that you go into after graduating. When you get a nursing degree, you will most likely use it to be a nurse. When you get an accounting degree, it can be used to work as an accountant. When your degree is in education, you are equipped to become […]
Continue ReadingWhere Your Child Attends Preschool Matters to their Academic Success
Parents do a lot for their children. They make great sacrifices and they make a lot of choices that will greatly affect their futures. They decide which foods they should eat early on, which activities they should engage in and what schools they will attend. School is an important choice for children, as it sets […]
Continue ReadingThe Pros and Cons of Private School
When sending a child to school, parents want to give their child the best education within their reach, no matter if that child will be attending preschool or high school. Private schools are the assumed winner of this battle, with general consensus seeing them as the lofty heights of the educational world. Given how often […]
Continue Reading3 Ways to Help a Non Profit Organization
Looking for ways to help a non profit organization? You can not only benefit the organization you’re supporting, the people involved, and the community in general, helping out with non profit organizations can improve your sense of self and make you a happier person. The non profit industry has greatly improved over the last few […]
Continue ReadingGet a Degree, Get a Better Job
If you have just graduated from high school and are wondering what to do with your life, you should give a good look to going to college. Even if you can start working right away at a decent job, over the long run, a college degree is likely to pay off much more than the […]
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