Lifestyle & Trends - Education

Credit by exam: the missing piece in the college puzzle helps students reduce expenses

If you are a 21st century student, you may be facing concerns over the rising cost of a college degree and the prospect of future college debt. You may be wondering, can I achieve my education goals and still find a way to contain costs? Meanwhile, President Obama is calling for increased degree completion as an element of workforce development.

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It's not too late for a flu shot: What you may want to know

Pharmacies, doctors' offices and walk-in clinics - you have more opportunities than ever before to get that all-important annual flu shot. But if you'll be getting yours somewhere other than the doctor's office, you might wonder just who is giving you that shot and what that person's qualifications are.

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Is your child packing the right technology for school?

The days when you sent your child off to school with sharpened pencils, ruled paper and a Trapper Keeper are over. Today's kids may be bringing home an entirely different supply list. And you may want to arm your kids with a few extras that are more like essentials.

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Technology becoming the top learning tool in classrooms

Gone are the days where a teacher stood at the chalkboard - her back to the classroom - demonstrating a math equation. Technology has taken over elementary, middle and high schools across the country, allowing teachers to interact with and educate students in a more hands-on way.

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Blast away the 'Mom, I'm bored' winter break blues

Winter break from school used to mean a few lazy weeks spent indoors until boredom hit. This holiday season, parents can transform their family's winter break blues into excitement by offering children what they crave - fun and engaging activities that will keep their minds active.

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