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Top Careers for 2011
Do what you love. We’ve all heard this old adage, and though it’s good advice, when it comes to finding a great job, it’s rarely enough. Earning potential, flexibility and demand are other important considerations. Adaptability in the wake of technological advancements or social shifts is another. The following careers… | Read More
6 Sites that Help Students Learn
Americans live in an increasingly plugged-in world. A 2009 study by the Pew Research Center found that 93 percent of teens and young adults age 12 to 29 use the Internet. Of that number, 68 percent use the Internet to get news about current events and politics, 73 percent use… | Read More
The Top 10 Signs Parents Should Return to Work
Americans live in an increasingly plugged-in world. A 2009 study by the Pew Research Center found that 93 percent of teens and young adults age 12 to 29 use the Internet. Of that number, 68 percent use the Internet to get news about current events and politics, 73 percent use… | Read More
Best Degrees for Military Spouses
Military spouse Mary S. King, author of the recent memoir Facing the Wall — A Mission, found herself taking on more responsibility after her husband returned from combat with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) — including the role of primary breadwinner. Her story is not unusual: most military spouses work to… | Read More
The 7th Annual Edublog Awards
The Online Education community continues to grow and we love many of the sites that constantly dish out efforts to keep education alive and kicking. Below are some of the websites we'd love to see recognized for this year's EduBlog Awards.
Best Group Blog: The Chef2Chef Community blog gives great food advice while also reaching… | Read More
Tips for Moms Going Back to School
Returning to school or pursuing higher education after having children can be both challenging and rewarding for many women. Balancing motherhood and college can often feel like a juggling act: in essence, it's like having two full-time jobs -- or three, if you have other work as well. Success is definitely possible, but it requires… | Read More
Part 2: Corporate Executive Earns PhD Online
Michelle Seyfarth earned her online PhD in industrial/organizational psychology and now runs her own coaching and leadership business, Seyfarth Diversified Strategies. This is part two of a two-part interview.
Q. Tell us about your favorite class.
A. My favorite class is actually the only class I received a grade lower than an A. I received… | Read More
Part 1: Corporate Executive Earns PhD Online
Michelle Seyfarth always wanted to earn a PhD and online education gave her that opportunity. For more than fifteen years, Michelle worked in the automotive and staffing services industries. In June 2009, she defended her dissertation and in August of the same year she graduated with her PhD in industrial and organizational psychology. With this… | Read More
Gender Pay Gaps: Myths and Realities
Women get paid less than their male counterparts; this is a widely-accepted belief, and it is, on the whole, true. But the reasons for the gender gap in wages aren't as clear cut as some would have you believe. There are many reasons women earn less than men, and yes, some of them have to… | Read More
The 7 Most Powerful Moms in the Business World
Think business doesn't mix with family? A handful of the world's most powerful mom CEOs might beg to differ. Author Douglas Branson reported to The Wall Street Journal that in 2010, all but two female CEOs at the helm of a Fortune 500 company had children. Take a look at these businesswomen moms and… | Read More
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