(NAPSI)—Great learning environments elude easy definitions. They come in all different shapes—traditional public schools, public magnet schools, public charter schools, private schools, online academies, and homeschooling programs. Perhaps the best definition is this: A great school is one in which students are academically challenged, equipped to be a good citizens and persons, and inspired to Read More …
Category: Personal Finance
Financial Management
New Survey Shows How Debt Impacts Financial Habits (NAPSI)—At a time when Americans hold a record $14 trillion of debt, including mortgages, credit card and student loan debt, according to the New York Federal Reserve, Americans may still be doing better than they realize when it comes to debt. A new survey from New York Read More …
News Of Education
SPSAT/NMSQT Score Release Provides Students And Educators With Tools And Learning Opportunities (NAPSI)—Every autumn, more than 4 million sophomores and juniors take the PSAT/NMSQT. When students get their test results in December, they get much more than a score—they get an invitation to productive practice and a connection to distinct benefits and opportunities to support Read More …
Managing Your Money
Help For The Self-Employed (NAPSI)—Whether you run a part-time business, do freelance work, or own your own business, you’re in good company. About 16 million adults in America work for themselves, and nearly half that number are baby boomers. Even though self-employment comes in many forms, with a wide range of specific needs, some of Read More …
Managing Your Money
Six Tips For Managing Your Investments Through Divorce (NAPS)—Not only can financial problems in a marriage be a significant factor in a couple’s decision to get a divorce, the financial fallout from divorce can leave spouses struggling to pick up the pieces. Whether you’re currently working through a divorce or just want to be prepared, Read More …
Making Life Better
Both Men And Women Resolve To Tackle Disorganization In 2020;Women Report Feeling More Stressed By Its Effects (NAPSI)—If you’re ever determined to finally streamline your office “to do’s” and make a dent in your inbox, or committed to finding a way to keep the kids’ toys out of the way of unwary feet, you’re not Read More …
Social Security News And Notes
Social Security’s Ticket To Work Program: Celebrating 20 Years Of Career Development And Support (NAPSI)—December 17 marks the 20th anniversary of the Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act—legislation that established the Ticket to Work (Ticket) program and other incentives to increase access to employment for adults with disabilities who want to work. Since Read More …
Booktrib’s Bookbites
Stay-At-Home Dads, Mid-Life Search For Gold, New Theory On Leadership, Balancing People And Profits “Leaderology” by Oleg Konovalov (NAPSI)—“Leaderology” is a new approach to managing organizations in today’s digital environment. It helps identify common and specific errors that arise in any business and how to treat them before they threaten the business itself. While defining Read More …
Education News And Works
New Poll Shows Parents (and Teachers) Want More from Public Education (NAPSI)—Americans’ satisfaction with K−12 education reached a 15-year high this year, according to a Gallup poll, but the majority of people still think it’s on the wrong track. The 2019 Schooling in America Survey by EdChoice and Braun Research digs deeper to find out Read More …
College Corner
Holiday Season Jobs For Students (NAPSI)—If you or someone you care about is among America’s estimated 20 million college students, the holidays could include a particular present for you: a great seasonal job. The Job Picture The holidays are often a time students seek seasonal work, as a way to earn extra money to put Read More …