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Online Degrees, Where Do They Stand (Part II)…

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Grand Forks Public Schools Career & Character Education

Last week, we focused on online degrees through a narrative post. Included below is a list of survey statistics and other information related to post-secondary costs and online education.  All of the information was gathered from the online articles listed at the bottom of … Continue reading →

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Online Degrees, Where Do They Stand (Part I)….

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Grand Forks Public Schools Career & Character Education

It is no secret that the average cost of college has long been on an upward trend and continues to rise steeply.  This year students are looking at paying more than $20,000 to attend college for a single year.  Granted, … Continue reading →

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New College Grads, 6 Tips for Success…

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Grand Forks Public Schools Career & Character Education

Copyright December 11, 2012 CareerBuilder, LLC – Reprinted with permission. By Sonia Acosta, Special to CareerBuilder      College seniors and recent graduates are in a delicate, crucial and demanding time of their lives. They face an overwhelming number of decisions … Continue reading →

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Does College Still Pay?…

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Grand Forks Public Schools Career & Character Education

The cost-benefit analysis of college is a topic that needs to be re-evaluated every few years.  More specifically, where does college fit in the decision making process as students evaluate their futures.  As college continues to become more expensive, more … Continue reading →

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Paying Students Loans Back…

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Grand Forks Public Schools Career & Character Education

Student loans make it possible for many people to afford and attend college that otherwise couldn’t.  This is wonderful in that it opens up doors of opportunity for people to reach their goals, dreams, and aspirations regardless of their income … Continue reading →

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Take a Closer Look…

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Grand Forks Public Schools Career & Character Education

“Keys to Success” – September 11, 2011 Supplement to the Grand Forks Herald If you have not had the chance to peruse Sunday’s supplement to the Grand Forks Herald entitled “The Key to Your Success,” I recommend reading it closely before … Continue reading →

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The Need for Post-Secondary Education…

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Grand Forks Public Schools Career & Character Education

Youths Without Any Post-Secondary Education Face Tough Jobs Picture   Following earlier reports on the Associated Press-Viacom survey, which assessed education and workforce issues among US youths, the AP (4/22) reports, “The nation’s economic upheaval has been especially hard on young … Continue reading →

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Stressed Out…

Posted on February 11, 2011 by Grand Forks Public Schools Career & Character Education

College Freshmen Report Record Stress Levels.  ABC World News (1/27, story 8, 2:05, Sawyer) reported, “We got an eye-opening new look today as life for this year’s college freshmen. And something is different for the class of 2014. So many … Continue reading →

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