“Boot camp” is a time when military recruits receive basic training and an introduction to life in the Armed Forces. Each branch of the U.S. military maintains and operates their own training facilities. How long boot camp lasts differs with each branch, but can be from 8 weeks to 12 weeks long. If you’re a … Read more
Graduating students who plan to go to college or seek further education in Medical or other schools begin making their applications as soon as possible. While it’s easy to search for information on colleges on the Internet, finding the right college can still be a difficult decision to make. Here are some guides to help: … Read more
It’s a decision faced by many young people who are graduating high school and seeking to further their education – should I attend a technical school or college? While a college education typically offers more income potential in the long run, there can be drawbacks that may outweigh the benefits. To help figure out the … Read more
Whether a student makes the Dean’s List, the Honor Roll, or is the Class Valedictorian, graduating with honors is the result of putting in the work and the effort in their studies to reach greatness. Such acknowledgements are always well deserved. Honor Roll high school students usually have a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.5 … Read more
June is National Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month, chosen to commemorate the Stonewall riots in Manhattan, NY in 1969 which began the Gay Rights movement in the U.S. Coming out—short for “coming out of the closet”—is a life changing event for many LGBT persons. There are reasons someone might choose to keep their … Read more
Considering everything teachers do on a daily basis to educate, nurture and inspire their students, there’s is no better time than now to express gratitude and thankfulness. Teachers are role models who change lives for the better and help students achieve their full potential. Everything we are, we owe in some part to our teachers. … Read more
At the local level, most schools reward outstanding educators with an annual Teacher of the Year Award. There is also Teacher of the Year recognition at the county and state levels. The National Teacher of the Year program has been ongoing since 1952. Those teachers chosen as state teacher of the year make up the … Read more
A teacher is a compass that activates the magnets of curiosity, knowledge, and wisdom in the pupils.” —Ever Garrison Mother’s Day (in 2014, that’s May 11) isn’t just for moms anymore. A motherly loved one, such as a grandmother, aunt, or sister-in-law, is often honored, as are those who act as mentors to children – … Read more
“A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops.” —Henry Brooks Adams The first week in May is Teacher Appreciation Week, while May 6 is Teacher Appreciation Day. Across the US a, students and former students, as well as school administrators and community leaders, express their gratitude to the nation’s teachers, who … Read more
National Nurses Day occurs annually on May 6 and is a global event, observed in many countries. National Nurses Week takes place May 6-12 each year. Both holidays are celebrations of f nurses and nursing staff. No matter what type of nurse—RN, LPN, CNN, vocational, APN, NP, CNL, CNS, registered midwife, CRNA, doctor of nursing … Read more