Education

The pandemic has given many of us several months’ worth of firsthand experience with distance learning. Sure, the information age has been here for years, and who hasn’t learned something from YouTube how-to videos? But with kids getting into virtual classrooms daily instead of going to school and their parents standing by to observe and …

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It’s been more than a year since the physical schools closed down due to the ongoing global pandemic. Most of the schools that had the resources to transition into a virtual setup did, while the others that didn’t were forced to permanently shut down. This left students, teachers, and school staff at a complete loss …

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For those interested in the various aspects of humanities and social sciences, studying law might be the right path for you. Becoming a lawyer allows you to sharpen your mind and deepen your understanding of the world and its inhabitants. Taking up law requires abstract thinking and practical problem-solving which are valuable skills in the …

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We live in a society that places a lot of emphasis on the use of data and information. This is especially true because many organizations and industries will require professionals that can perform tasks based on systematic and scientific approaches. There’s no doubt in anyone’s mind that to gain the appropriate skills and abilities for …

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Since 1934, the Oscars have given the award for Best Original Song. Previous winners include 1939’s “Over the Rainbow” from The Wizard of Oz, 1986’s “Take my Breath Away” from Top Gun, and 1997’s “My Heart Will Go On” from Titanic. The importance of music in motion pictures is immeasurable. Music not only dictates the mood of a …

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Making it into the music business as an artist is tougher than you would expect from most of the other industries. The challenging path to becoming a successful stage performer is laid with many hurdles that seem too difficult to cross, and not everyone can make it. While that is true, most people tend to …

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In an ideal world, all of us would be an amazing public speaker. This means confidently getting up in front of the stage and captivating everyone with our speech. There is also that good stage presence and knowing how to close a presentation with applause and cheers. Unfortunately, this is not necessarily close to reality. …

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Children who are talkative at home but are not able to speak in certain settings or around unfamiliar people could have selective mutism (SM). There are children who are naturally shy but are still able to communicate verbally with others. SM, however, is included in a wide range of anxiety disorders and is often seen in children. While there are …

Is Your Child Afraid to Speak? It Could Be Selective Mutism Read More »

There were already numerous challenges for after-school programs even before the pandemic hit, but the COVID-19 crisis has made helping underserved youth an even bigger challenge. These children often deal with significant hardships like poverty, poor nutrition, delinquency or failure in academics, disproportionate incarceration, lack of employment opportunities, dangerous neighborhoods or locations, and difficulty in languages. When …

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Unless you’re a child prodigy or have genius talent, then you’ve had your fair share of bumps when it comes to cramming deadlines, engaging in crunch time, and a good load of sleepless nights in your academic journey. That’s just how a student’s life goes. We all toughen up and face all these struggles so …

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