Lifestyle & Trends - Education

How to manage money when you're between jobs

Though the U.S. economy has been gradually improving, job changes - both involuntary and voluntary - remain a fact of American working life.

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Tips for parents to protect kids from cyber bullying

Bullying has been present in schools since society started educating children in groups. In the old days, the bully's weapons of intimidation might have been simply stealing another child's lunch money, or shoving a victim down on the playground. Modern bullying is a high-tech type of antagonism - one that can reach a dangerous level. Here are some important tips for parents to protect kids from cyber bullying.

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Budgeting 101: How new graduates can conquer entry-level income challenges

Spring is the perfect time for young Americans to take a look at their budgets and become financially fit. Not only is April Financial Literacy Month, complete with non-profit organizations around the country offering free seminars and online resources, but millions of high school and college students are also preparing for graduation and the next phase of their lives.

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Why independent learning is key to your child's long-term educational goals

One skill essential to children's academic success is the ability to learn on their own. While teachers and parents play a key role in a child's development, educational activities that encourage self-learning are equally important.

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The career paths that lead to everyday acts of heroism

Often, we don't think about heroism until we see it in action - when disaster strikes and ordinary people exhibit extraordinary courage and compassion to help victims in their time of need. The truth is, however, that the best of human nature is on display every day in the lives of millions of Americans who work in public service jobs across the country. Sometimes all it takes to tap that inner hero is an opportunity - and the education - to serve others.

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