I have always been a fan of the concept of compulsory education, and the concept is not without merit.As a child, my dad worked in a school, and I always thought that education was a good way to raise a family, because if you have an education, then you have a future.As an adult, my …
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How to get your kids to attend public school
As parents try to balance the needs of a growing number of children with the challenges of the 21st century, some parents are turning to charter schools.In this first in a series of CNNMoney special “The Biggest Mistakes You Made,” CNNMoney senior education correspondent Michelle Nieves and CNNMoney contributor Chris Woodfield discuss how the world …
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Watch the new sex education video for the AOC Guild Education video series
We are proud to announce that we are partnering with AOC to produce a new sex ed series for their education channel, the Guild Education.These videos will help young people make informed decisions about sex and health.To learn more about this partnership, please visit the AOCC website.The new videos are designed to be interactive, educational, …
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Autodesk’s educational tech team on how to make robots smarter
The Autodesks educational tech is headed for a big leap into the world of robotics, with a major new development.The company just announced that it is partnering with Autodesch Digital Learning, a technology company that specializes in building and developing educational software.The Autodeks educational software will now be used by teachers, teachers’ aides, and other …
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Art education podcast, Bad Education, debuts on iTunes
Podcasts like Art Education have a long history in the music world.They have a wide range of listenership, ranging from fans of classical music to students of art history, and some even claim to be the world’s best.Now, the site has announced that its new Art Education podcast, Art Education, will debut on iTunes.As you …
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How to recognize and fix an illness, including an illness with a name
The name of an illness may sound familiar to you.A person has a name, but the illness isn’t that name.An illness with an associated name may sound strange, like the flu or cold.And the name may even sound confusing, like a word that has an unknown meaning, like ‘doug.’If the name sounds familiar, you may …
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What you need to know about the Apple Education discount
Apple’s new Education discount is now available to students and teachers in Canada, including Ontario.The new discount, which is available to teachers at participating schools, is a big deal.For the first time, students in Ontario are eligible to save up to 25 per cent on their education.The discounts are good for two years, and can …
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Texas school’s gun policy leads to students shooting themselves
The school board voted to suspend four teachers, three administrators and three students after a student shot himself and two other students.The school’s policy is that guns are banned, and that only students who are “mentally stable” can bring guns into the building.A spokesperson for the Texas Board of Education says the board “has been …
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The future of education is on HBO and Hulu
A few weeks ago, HBO announced it would stream the next season of Game of Thrones for free on Hulu, starting at 8 p.m.ET on Friday.And now the streaming service is giving you the option to watch the entire season of True Detective for free.
How to get a job after the election
Kamala Harris is the first African American elected to the US Senate, the first Asian American elected president, and the first woman elected to Congress.All of these things make her a formidable candidate.But is she really qualified to lead the country?Let’s start with the big question.Who is Kamala?Harris is from Chicago, and graduated from Harvard …