The role of a physical education teacher has become more prominent and important over the years, as students now face a myriad of health challenges. In addition to this, new knowledge about healthcare and the importance of physical education has made this field an integral part of educational systems across the country.

Business is one of the most popular majors, at both graduate and undergraduate levels. For those who intend to enter the competitive world of business, it has become even more important to get advanced credentials. An MBA program can be your ticket to better career opportunities, improved management skills, a larger business network and higher salary brackets.

Criminal Justice programs are designed to give students a detailed understanding of the law and order systems in place. These programs typically combine principles of sociology, psychology and law to help students understand the mentality of criminals, prevent criminal activities and improve the justice system.

Dual roles are being performed by carers in nearly every field. Be it work or education, the need for carers is always present. And academia is no different. Let’s try and understand the dynamics of a carer to determine what higher education institutes can do to help staff attempting to juggle dual roles.

From battlefields to settling down in suburbs, the life of a veteran could be full of challenges. Picking up from where they had left off is easier said than done. Setting priorities while transitioning to civilian life is one of the biggest challenges. For many, however, returning from Iraq, Afghanistan, South Korea and other hot zones, pursuing education has been a top priority.

For nearly 70 years, the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) has been the way to enter the realm of legal education. But that might be changing. The test that is designed to gauge students’ ability to “survive” the first year of law school, may be on its way out.

From Graduation to Owning a Home – Where you should Settle after College 

Take a look at the following statistics from Washington Post/Kaiser Family Foundation Poll as they will help put things into perspective:

Here are ten examples of successful people who stumbled, but didn’t let it get in the way of their future.

The programs in the following list have been ranked using a multitude of factors, including cost, reputability, accreditation, expected average salary after graduation and return on investment. These selected top business management programs focus on exposing students to the depths of leadership qualities and various aspects of management.

Digital technology has certainly brought about many changes in the quality of our lifestyle. And the education sector is no exception to this change. Even though some might call it an overhyped phenomenon, a deeper look into the many layers of education would give a clear picture about the effects of digital technology in this sector. Let’s look at some of these changes in higher education systems that can be attributed to technological advances.

For those of you planning a career in nursing, the list of options is vast. There are many ways you can end up in this field, depending on the kind of expertise you intend to develop. You can research into the various higher education options you have, such as getting an associate degree, bachelor’s, master’s or a Ph.D. However, these days the bigger question seems to be the mode of instruction in which to get the degree. With both online and on-campus options now widely available to students across the country, this selection process becomes quite tricky. Let’s have a look at the pros and cons of each case.

As the healthcare industry in the US expands, the demand for nurses is ever increasing. From emergency room and operating room nurses to orthopedic and pediatric nurses, these trained professionals are required to demonstrate their skills in a variety of different roles.

Using the phrases “doing nothing” and “getting better” in the same sentence sounds like a mistake. But for teachers, it might just be as good as a magic trick.

For hundreds of years, students have gathered in specific places of education to learn new things and find direction in life. But changing times have brought about tremendous upgrades in the way knowledge passes on from teachers to students.

Our education system has never been one for fostering and encouraging curiosity. Instead, it is a system which is built upon rewarding knowing the ‘right’ answers. But where does this get us? For most people who go through an education system as rigid and results-based as our own, traits like curiosity and wonder are slowly and surely weeded out. These traits are essential if you want to be good in sales.

Our education system is a results-based, knowledge driven enterprise. The success of the system is measured by how well students perform on tests and demonstrate their knowledge. Poor test results are an indicator that students aren’t absorbing the material well and that there is a problem that needs to be addressed. But is there something that influences how well students perform on standardized tests? The findings of a recent study point to the fact that healthier school lunches may have a direct effect on test scores and what students are able to achieve.