Creative fundraising helps to keep schools strong
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Times are tough, as every parent is keenly aware. But while everyone knows how the economy is affecting household budgets, families with school-age kids are feeling an extra crunch that is being put on their children's schools.
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What do IT professionals do when viruses attack?
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Before computers even started making their way into people's homes, programmers were writing "viruses" that could cripple entire systems. Here is an inside look into what experienced IT professionals do when their networks are attacked by viruses.
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How to answer job interview questions and be prepared
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Job interviews can be filled with anxiety if you are not prepared for the questions and the answers. Preparing for your job interview is a lot more than updating your resume and getting a haircut. Doing your homework is critical to your success. To prepare for a job interview, here are a few questions you should be expecting.
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Need money for college? Follow these tips
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Even though the economy has slowed down, college applications are up. Many people are enrolling in undergraduate programs or going back to school for an advanced degree. There is money out there to help you pay for tuition and room and board -- you just have to find it. Here are some tips.
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Create a comfy 'school zone' for studying at home
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With the arrival of the new school year, now is the perfect time to "zone out" and get your family and your home in gear by creating a comfortable, yet functional study zone in your home.
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Five must-use sites for a recent grad
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The Internet has morphed from a luxury to a utility in the last two decades, and it is now the premiere way to establish oneself as a desirable job candidate. It can be the best tool for college graduates entering the workforce, if you're using the right websites.
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College-bound? Do your homework on insurance
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If you or your child is college-bound this fall, don't forget to review your insurance. Doing your homework now could save you money and headaches in the future.
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Strapped after-school programs in need of a boost
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Quality after-school programs lead to improved test scores, lower drop-out rates, decreased disciplinary action and improved work habits, according to a 2008 study conducted by researchers at the Harvard Family Research Project. As budget cuts continue, parents and other supporters can do several things to help keep school programs alive.
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Seven early-semester study tips
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Seeing friends again after a summer apart is always exciting, but it's easy to use that as an excuse to put off studying for classes until you're facing midterms. Avoid that pre-exam panic with these study tips to use now while the semester is still new.
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Kids aren't the only ones headed to the classroom this fall
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Countless adults are returning to the classroom, both online and on the ground, to pursue their education. Whether they're returning to adapt to changes in the economy, are looking to move ahead in their current role or are making the time to pursue the degree they've always wanted, heading back to school to compete in a knowledge-based economy can mean a lot of adjustment and some new experiences.
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