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Who are the people your high school or college students should turn to if they want to do well in their classes this upcoming semester? Their teachers. Students who utilize an instructor’s office or tutorial hours not only get help with the subject, they also give teacher’s a chance to know the [...]
What is one thing that all college students will spend a lot of time doing regardless of their major? Reading. Students with strong reading skills do well with comprehending written material and can write quickly and efficiently; great skills for college entrance exams too! The book How to Raise a Reader by [...]
When it made Bill Gates list of Top 5 Books to Read this Winter, we knew we had to check it out! “Preparing our kids for college, a career, and life is a long journey. And as any parent or teacher will tell you, it’s not always easy. Diane has written a [...]
A fantastic read for parents of college-bound teens full of tips on how to support students to get them get ready to fly solo yet maintain their close bonds with family. Thank you Mary Dell Harrington and Lisa Heffernan for a great resource!
A College Degree = Future Earnings * People with college degrees or certifications earn about 56% more than those who only have a high school diploma * By the year 2020, 65% of all jobs will require education and training beyond high school * Few jobs requiring only a high school diploma [...]
Welcome Back to School Students! Here are some fun facts from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) that gives a snapshot of our schools and colleges to kick off the school year: How many K-12 students in the U.S. will attend school in fall 2019? • 50.8 million public schools • [...]
Don't forget that Sunday, July 28th, 2019 is Parent's Day! It is never too late to send a message of heartfelt thanks to those you love, so if you have a parent or guardian who has had positive influence in your life, today might be the perfect day to give them a [...]
If you are looking for a new “first day” outfit for school, Tillys and the Los Angeles Times have a 20% off one item promotion through 9-4-19. https://www.tillys.com/latimes/
IKEA Costa Mesa is partnering with the non-profit Families-Forward to supply every student in the community with a backpack and school supplies this fall. If you are out shopping for dorm decor this summer at IKEA and would like to help, you can purchase an IKEA backpack for as little as $4.99 [...]
OC high school school students can build their own business plan and compete to win $5000.00! TYE Orange County is an extra-curricular program dedicated to fostering the next generation of leaders through the transformative experience of building a startup. While learning the skills to build and lead a company, the program also [...]
