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Education Blog in Review: December 1st Through December 14th

Do you know exactly what goes on at your child’s school? You might be surprised. Look for future posts about this topic. Meanwhile check out the blog posts from the past two weeks. December 1st Education Blog in Review: November 17th Through November 30th Stay ahead of the latest in Education with the Education Blog. December 2nd Education Blog Month in Review: November By November, students have settled in to the routine of school. The month of November brought with it lots of education news, from sex education and ethics in the classroom to upcoming policy changes that may affect … Continue reading →

Community Colleges Gaining in Popularity

When it comes to higher education, community colleges haven’t enjoyed a great deal of admiration from the educational community. In days where having a four-year-degree is pretty much mandatory for business and a masters degree is even better, two-year colleges aren’t usually seen as the first choice for many students. But that perception is changing. Community colleges are gaining in popularity presently, and both students and parents are seeing the benefit of these colleges. The Associated Press is reporting an increase of community college enrollment of 8 percent this past fall. Why the change? Well in theory, it is probably … Continue reading →

Cooperating and Collaborating on College Applications and Financial Aid Forms

Getting ready to apply for a child heading off to college is challenging for any family (not to mention the almost adult!)—but in single parent families, filling out all those forms and FAFSAs can have the additional challenge of needing to accumulate information from two homes. Attempting to collaborate and cooperate on such a process can be tough! Tax forms, financial records, making sure the test scores and transcripts get sent to the correct address—it can take extra diligence for a family that is divided by divorce or separation. It can also be confusing—who pays for what? Whose income do … Continue reading →