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Category Archives: Education news
Your academic records, privacy laws and FERPA regulations
Your academic records, privacy laws and FERPA regulations I bet you haven’t thought much about the privacy of your academic records, but hey, who wants their grades available to anyone who wants to see them? Not me or you. Privacy … Continue reading
Posted in CB Blog, Education news, Student health
Tagged FERPA, privacy, privacy laws, school records
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College student debt on the rise: Tips on how to prevent disaster
Not to further terrify those of us already dreading the college debt that’s waiting to greet us upon graduation, but according to a study released this week, college student debt is on the rise and the job market for recent … Continue reading
Rising cost of college: How to overcome student loans and income inequality
Most of us were more worried about getting into our college of choice than we were about paying for that education. But the cost of college has risen dramatically in recent years. According to the National Center of Education Statistics, … Continue reading
Posted in CB Blog, Education news, Loans and scholarships, Money management
Tagged career advice, debt, student loans, unemployment
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Greenest colleges in America: Earth Day 2012 tips on ecolicious living
For all of you out there who think recycling means wearing the same sweater twice, look in the mirror and repeat: I can do better. College students across the nation are brimming with new ideas that are revolutionizing how we … Continue reading
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Tagged earth day, green colleges, learning resources, TheBrainiac
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Women in higher education: Gender inequality in academia
Although women used to be in the minority on college campuses, you’re sure to have noticed that in most schools its just the opposite now. Despite the dramatic increase in the number of women enrolled in colleges and universities around … Continue reading
Does higher self-esteem lead to higher academic achievement?
Natalie Monroe, a Philadelphia high-school teacher, was recently disciplined when comments posted on her blog about her students came to light. Without using names, Monroe complained about her students’ laziness and lack of motivation. From the vitriol in her comments … Continue reading
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Tagged academic achievement, effects of self-esteem, self-esteem, student motivation
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