My Education blog

Every year, the government gives out millions of dollars for education grants. These grants are given to people who want to further their education in order to improve their skills and increase their job opportunities. This makes it possible for single parents to go back to school without having to break the bank for education, [...]

If you are a father or mother looking for a change of employment, it can be difficult in today’s economy. We are facing some of the worst unemployment rates since the 1980s. To leave your job now with the hope of finding another one right away might be a bad choice. In order to prepare [...]

A working mother who wants to set an example and improve the lives of her children returns to school. This is the premise of the plan to help moms go back to school that has been developed by President Obama. As a single working mom who just completed her Freshman Year of college I would [...]

It’s a big commitment for parents to go to school. There are kids to raise, bills to pay, things to do. Spending all day studying is a big commitment and one that most single parents just are not willing to make — or can’t make. But going to school as a parent can be a [...]

Hebrew is among the oldest major languages of the world. Being the language of the Bible it is a much revered language as well. From the cultural perspective Hebrew is a Jewish language. In fact the word Hebrew has been derived from “ivri” which is one of the many names by which Jewish people are [...]

Students all over Canada know that there are awards that they can apply for, but many of them do not know just how many are out there. We will learn a bit more about the extent that this is and how to go about finding out what to do in order to apply. Many awards [...]

6 Famous People Who were either born and/or spent a significant part of their lives in ALABAMA. At the age of 18 months she had an illness that caused her to become deaf and blind. In spite of her ‘handicap’ she went on to earn a bachelor’s degree and become a lecturer, author, and educator. [...]

6 FAMOUS PEOPLE Who were born or spent a significant part of their lives in MISSISSIPPI  WILLIAM CUTHBERT FALKNER  - he later changed the spelling to ‘Faulkner’  (September 25,   1897) was a Nobel Prize winning author.  He is considered one of the most influential writers of the 20th century.  He has written novels, novellas, and [...]

Does ‘free market’ work in education? The Los Angeles Unified School District is testing the idea that competition among a group of people for running schools will yield better ones. It’s a radically different approach than the traditional civil service model and probably the boldest experiment taking place in public education in America. So, is [...]

Going to college is one of the biggest investments a family will make. Yet, too often not enough time or research goes into the college search. Students should use the college search experience as an opportunity to get to know themselves better and discover what is important to them and where they would like to [...]