Schools and resources as seen in the 2017 Education Special Section.
Return on investment, or ROI, is a common term in the business world. But in recent years, that term has cropped up on college campuses.
Traditional classrooms might not be the best learning environment for everyone.
Some students can’t pay college tuition and expenses in full, so they take out student loans or are fortunate to receive scholarships. But there is a right way and a wrong way to complete the application process.
Students that feel they aren’t ready for college immediately after high school may find deferring for one year or one semester is an option.
Students often can jump-start their college career by taking college-level courses while in high school.
Programs and activities catered to children allow them to learn and absorb the knowledge in a better way.
Young children may have difficulty paying attention in school, so educators add hands-on activities to lessons.
Making friends at a young age is important, according to area educators.
A career in early childhood education proves to be rewarding, even if you’re all grown up.
The summer before college is ripe with opportunities. Though many students want to work, find an internship or spend time with family, colleges suggest focusing on skill-building before going away.
During the first week of classes, colleges hold student fairs, where students and staff place importance on becoming involved with campus organizations and activities.
When baby boomers contemplate retirement, they usually consider traveling and spending more time on hobbies. Rarely are they pondering a career change.
According to the American Association of Community Colleges, one in five students transfers colleges.
MBAs can be expensive, but there are ways to reduce the costs.
Ashland University
The Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine received a $299,272 grant from the Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation, a New York based foundation dedicated to improving the training of health professionals.
Educators suggest students spend a few hours studying each night – no matter what grade they are in.
A partnership between Cleveland State University and Northeast Ohio Medical University to produce doctors to work in urban and rural communities will welcome its first graduates this spring.
