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College Success for Students with Learning Disorders
Preparation Advice & Resources for Conquering Learning Challenges at School Every student learns differently, and those with learning disorders may find the average classroom environment intimidating, especially in college. But with proper accommodations,support and preparation, students with learning disorders can not only find success,but excel in higher education. In 2017, students with learning disorders were three …
Stress in School: What Kids Need to Know
Stress in Students: Causes & Symptoms Unlike adults, who can communicate about how stress impacts their lives, children and teens may not recognize or even have the words to describe how they’re feeling. Students are experiencing stress at growing rates, with a 2014 American Psychological Association study finding teens in the U.S. are even more …
ROTC Programs at Colleges and Universities
ROTC programs offer full scholarships to students who pursue an ROTC program and agree to military service upon graduation. Learn more about ROTC and find schools with programs near you.
MyCAA Program for Military Spouses
Earn Your License, Certificate or Associate Degree with the MyCAA Program for Military Spouses What’s on this page Find MyCAA Schools & ProgramsMyCAA Overview & EligibilityApplying for MyCAABenefits of Online Learning While most educational financial aid for the military is focused on the service member themselves though Tuition Assistance, Tuition Assistance Top-Up and the GI …
Mental Health for College Students
Maintaining good mental health is important. Here, we outline helpful resources for students.
How to Prevent Students From Dropping Out
When high school and college students leave school without diplomas or degrees, it becomes harder for them to earn substantial salaries, live healthful lives and open doors of opportunity. While dropout rates among some student populations fell over the last decade, every year, millions of learners don’t finish their programs of study. The following guide …
Supporting and Protecting Undocumented Students
What Schools, Leaders & You Can Do to Help the Undocumented Community Given the political uncertainty around DACA specifically and immigration policy in general, this guide is a reminder of what educators and ordinary citizens can do to help undocumented students. While it should not be taken as legal advice, it does provide readers with …
Support for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Tips for Meeting Autistic Students’ Educational Needs Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability that affects how people respond to their environment behaviorally, socially and communicatively. Since there is a wide variety of ways this disorder manifests itself, people on different parts of that spectrum have different strengths and weaknesses. No matter where a …
Prevention of Plagiarism in College
Strategies & Resources For Students And Teachers Students, particularly those in college, are expected to adhere to rigorous codes of conduct that stress academic integrity, including prohibitions against plagiarism. Steering clear of plagiarism, however, can be more difficult than it seems and the consequences can be severe. Fortunately, it’s a problem educators are devoting quite …
How to Write a College Essay
Accreditation ensures academic quality. Read how to confirm whether your online school is accredited and learn about the red flags to look out for.