Higher Math in lower grades: Hurting or helping kids?
Cindy Donaldson :Every parent wants to see her child keep up with peers, and these days that means taking algebra in the eighth grade. But...
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Making the most of textbook reading?
Joanna Hughes :The typical college student reads at a rate of 450 words per minute, according to the results of a speed-reading study by Staples....
Staying fit while studying
Joanna Hughes :While the demands of academia can often feel more intense than a full-time job, some other commitments are of equal importance. One item...
A special learning journey cut short
Charity Chimungu Phiri :When building a house, it’s critical to lay a strong foundation. The same applies to education, with studies showing that children who...
The Master’s degree dilemma
Joanna Hughes :There are practically infinite master’s degree options available around the world. In fact, whatever your interests or career aspirations, there is a program...
How to survive an enduring career
Alyssa Walker :It’s like riding on a subway without holding onto anything for balance: the consistent shifting and evolution of your place and space on...
Is your future flexible?
Elizabeth Koprowski :The business world is ever-changing and smart professionals know that they need to adapt to new trends, adopt new skills, and remain flexible...
Sports management needs unique educational models
Alyssa Walker :While it may not seem obvious, sports management degrees focus less on athletics and more on finance, management, marketing, and law-as they pertain...
Save the world through renewable energies studies
Joanna Hughes :Human demand for once-abundance natural resources now exceeds what the earth can renew by more than 60 percent, according to the Global Footprint...
UN peacekeeping chief defends cost of missions
AFP, United Nations :United Nations peacekeeping missions, under threat from budget cuts if Washington’s promise to slash its UN spending goes ahead, are already costing...
Laptop ban hits Dubai for 1.1m weekend travellers
AFP, Dubai :Dubai International Airport and its flag carrier Emirates began implementing a ban on laptops and tablets on direct flights to the US Saturday,...
WB approves $200m loan to support Nigeria’s agriculture sector
Xinhua, Lagos :The World Bank has approved a 200 million U.S. dollars credit facility to further support Nigeria, in its efforts to enhance agricultural productivity...