Ed.gov Homeroom

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

By: Amanda Zepeda My first teachers were my parents. Both grew up in immigrant households in the vibrant city of Los Angeles. They were Chicano latch-key-kids of the 1970s. My father began working at a young age, supplementing the family’s income with a paper route before school and gardening work with my grandfather on the. Continue Reading. The post Hispanic Heritage Month: “La Historia De Mi Gente” appeared first on ED.gov Blog.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Are You a New Financial Aid Professional? Here are 5 Tips to Succeed in Your Role. No one is a stranger to the new job jitters. From the first day to the first project and beyond, you want to make a great first impression on your boss, colleagues, and the community you serve. For those new to the financial aid profession, there’s added pressure to make sound decisions for your school and families in need—talk about a balancing act!

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Black Students Mental Health Blog

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Depression is a word often used these days to mean different things and although that has helped with the awareness, there is a danger in that we may start not taking it seriously. For example, a friend told me that their bank balance is “depressing”. Another random tweet read that the rail replacement bus driver was very “depressing”. I am not saying there is no truth to what they were saying but what I am saying is that Depression is a word that many people throw about willy-nilly these days.

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Community College Review

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

If you are interested in sleep, then a polysomnography career may be right for you. Learn about how you can begin this lucrative career in studying sleep disorders at your local community college.

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Speaker: Andrew Cohen, Founder & CEO of Brainscape

The instructor’s PPT slides are brilliant. You’ve splurged on the expensive interactive courseware. Student engagement is stellar. So… why are half of your students still forgetting everything they learned in just a matter of weeks? It's likely a matter of cognitive science! With so much material to "teach" these days, we often forget to incorporate key proven principles into our curricula — namely active recall, metacognition, spaced repetition, and interleaving practice.

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Ed.gov Homeroom

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

By: Heather Ward, Special Assistant, Office of Postsecondary Education If you need suicide or mental health-related crisis support, or are worried about someone else, please call or text 988 or visit the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline’s chat to connect with a trained crisis counselor. As U.S. Department of Education officials have traveled the country visiting.

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Counselors' Corner

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

by Patrick O'Connor, Ph.D. I've never understood why students get so nervous about applying to college. I'm not talking about searching for a college- I'm talking about filling out the actual form. Students learn about all kinds of colleges, work hard to get good grades, do great things outside the classroom, take the right tests-everything your counselor has talked to you about.

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Community College Review

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

We report on the most recent results of the Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, which recognizes community colleges nationwide for their commitment to high achievement. Is your community college part of the top 10 for 2013?

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Community College Review

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Are you taking full advantage of scholarships? Use these 7 smart tips when applying for your scholarships, whether need or merit-based awards, as well as those for individuals from certain ethnic, religious, or socioeconomic groups. Increase your chances of being awarded scholarships!

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

October is rapidly approaching. Most families know that the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, will be available on October 1 for the 2023-2024 academic year. Anyone hoping to qualify for financial aid at the federal, state, or institutional level should be prepared. The post Curious About the CSS Profile? appeared first on CFAA.

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Community College Review

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Instead of visiting a party destination this spring break, consider attending educational and philanthropic opportunities offered through your community college.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Learn about articulation agreements between community colleges and prestigious business schools, which can help you earn a lucrative business degree.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Consider these five reasons, ranging from resume benefits to professional opportunities, to volunteer during your time in community college.

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Community College Review

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Learn about the Department of Education's new Direct Loan Program and how you can prepare for the change in your financial aid.

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Community College Review

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Learn how you can balance the roles of being a student and a parent by securing child care assistance on campus.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

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