Traveling Backwards In 1984, the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act was enacted into law. The purpose of this act was to promote career and technical education (CTE) programs through federal funding. When this law was originally passed, Read More
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What I Learned in College
As a senior in college, preparing for graduation, I have been asked the question “So what comes next?” a nauseating amount of times. My education is set to expire, and I am expected to move onto “the real world” to Read More
10 Quotes to Inspire Recent Grads
Graduating from college can be scary, exciting, stressful, and fulfilling. There is a complicated mix of emotions when you finish a major chapter in your life, and sometimes things feel like they don’t make sense. But by remembering that so Read More
HELPING WOMEN CHANGE THE WORLD: MEET THE 2021 LIVE YOUR DREAM AWARD RECIPIENTS
Three remarkable women have overcome enormous life challenges and dream of achieving education to create a better life for themselves, their families, and their communities.
The Importance of Prioritizing Your Mental Health During College
No matter how smart you believe yourself to be, there is one truth we will all face during college: higher education is hard. The amount of work, time, and dedication needed to succeed can be tough on anyone, but you Read More
An Idea this Mother’s Day: Pay it Forward
We know you’re just like us. You love to make a difference in someone else’s day. Whether it’s holding a door open for a stranger, or running a half marathon to raise money for a good cause, you’re all in Read More
Addressing Accessibility Issues in E-learning
E-learning is unmistakably a part of the new normal. Even as the COVID-19 pandemic subsides, online education will continue to affect students of all ages. But while remote learning has greatly improved accessibility in some ways — for example, helping Read More
Six Tips for Succeeding in a Virtual School Environment
Picture this — it’s March 13, 2020. You’re digging through your locker, looking for your chemistry textbook while simultaneously attempting to hold a conversation with three different people. The bell rings, and the sound of footsteps fills the hall. You Read More
5 Feminist Books To Add To Your Reading List
Throughout history, there has been a plethora of female authors who have opened up the dialogue on feminism and the female experience. They have laid foundations from which subsequent generations of women have been able to discuss, actionize, and evolve Read More
How to Take Risks and Embrace Change
Many factors are at play when it comes to taking risks and embracing change. Although there are many, here’s just a few that you might resonate with, including how your past, your age, and even personality can affect your ability Read More