Education

There is a lot going on in the world of education right now. With technology creating new opportunities for education, from online universities to online charter schools, there are a number of directions that you can go with an education. Education policy is changing as well, with many of our leaders anxious to help the U.S. maintain its prominence in education and learning around the world.

There are many different suggestions for what should happen next in terms of education policy. If you are interested in education policy, from online degree programs to what should be done to encourage more children to stay in school, you can keep up with the debate when you get a little help from Twitter. If you want to stay on top of education policy and news, here are 50 Twitter accounts to follow: [click to continue…]

If you plan to apply to college, it is important that you have a little inside information. Learn about the admissions process, and get a little help from insiders. Here are 50 of the top college admission and administration blogs that can help you learn a little bit more about the process — and help you get in to college. [click to continue…]

One of the most important decisions you can make is where you will go to college. You want to go somewhere that you have a good chance of success, as well as someplace that offers a good value for what you are trying to accomplish. You also want to take into account the program you are interested in, the kind of social and leadership experiences you might want and other factors that can make your time at college — and possibly grad school — one that is of benefit to you. You want to choose the college that fits you, and your goals, and that means considering a number of different criteria. If you are looking to learn more about what different colleges have to offer, you can check with these top 50 college rankings blogs that can give you an idea of what is available: [click to continue…]

You are paying for your education, so it is a good idea to read about the schools you are considering. Colleges offer a number of different classes, majors and offerings from professors with specialized areas of knowledge. There are a number of web sites devoted rankings and reviews by students. These can often be more helpful than reviews by “experts”. This is because students are in the thick of it, with firsthand, working knowledge of what the college offers and how the university truly is in terms of addressing student concerns. Here are 25 web sites offering college reviews by students: [click to continue…]