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Educational Programs

The Worth of Art in Adolescent Specific Education

- by Harry Simson
The Worth of Art in Adolescent Specific Education
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Art types which include painting or music are powerful developmental tools, improving brain function and memory abilities. Creative expression and appreciation are invaluable components of any educational system but is specially effective as part of adolescent particular education.

Art As Education

Numerous studies have demonstrated that schools with strong art programs have greater academic performance records than schools with less or no emphasis on art classes. There are several theories as to why this is correct.

Mastering was as soon as regarded a logical, left-brain activity. However recent thought is that finding out also requires the creative correct half of our brains. As students take part in artistic endeavors, they strengthen the neural connections in the correct brain. They may be extra open to new suggestions, study more rapidly, and retain memories improved. Art also helps pondering and dilemma solving, assisting students to know and relate to new …

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Special Education Students

For Special Education Students – Four Strategies to Succeed in College

- by Harry Simson
For Special Education Students - Four Strategies to Succeed in College
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College success occurs as a result of effective academic, communication, and social skills. This presents a challenge to mainstream students but can often cause the demise of students with learning disabilities. Fret not, however. Rather than dwell on the difficulties you experience with these skills, concentrate on practicing the strategies below to overcome these challenges. Without further ado, here are four skills you need to master to achieve college success.

Associating with Professors

  • Introduce yourself to your professors, so they can associate your name with a face. Make an effort to speak with the professor privately, especially, if you are struggling in the class.
  • Take advantage of the opportunity to utilize professors’ office hours. One of the prime purposes for office hours is to help students.
  • Avoid irritants to professors such as:
  • Sleeping in Class- Not attending Class- Not reading syllabus- Lack of responsibility- Excuses and not meeting
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Special Needs Teacher

Do Scholarships For Moms Going Back to College Really Exist?

- by Harry Simson
Do Scholarships For Moms Going Back to College Really Exist?

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It’s a known fact that acquiring college education is really expensive. Even if you are just about to enter into college or you’re going back to complete an unfinished degree, the costs involved are still keeping many potential professionals from going to college.

Consider the weak state of the nation’s economy and the skyrocketing prices and you’re left with a lot of difficult decisions to make regarding your college education. But fortunately for many, especially moms who want to complete their degrees, there is assistance available in the form of scholarships for moms going back to college, which will help pay for the tuition fees without taking money out of one’s pocket.

There is a common misconception though that most people who have college scholarships for moms going back to college are those who have good grades or have performed excellently in a major sport. Though this is …

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Educational Programs

The GED and Budget Cuts

- by Harry Simson
The GED and Budget Cuts

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In a difficult economy, where money is tight for governments as well as individuals, GED programs face cutbacks. The state of New York is considering a substantial cut in funding for GED programs, from $3.9 million to $2.4 million dollars, because they cannot find other areas to cut the budget. It’s a 38 percent cut in a program that directly impacts many people’s lives and their ability to find better jobs and improve the economy. In the scope of a $9 billion dollar budget deficit, the benefit is minimal. In a state that ranks 48th out of 50 in the GED pass rate, the budget cuts will only make the state’s GED problems worse.

Still, budget cuts affecting GED programs don’t stop in New York. The Conejo Valley Adult School in Thousand Oaks, California is facing a 40 percent budget cuts, and that means increases in fees and …

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Special Education Resources

Believers Increasing at Such an Alarming Pace Across the World?

- by Harry Simson
Believers Increasing at Such an Alarming Pace Across the World?

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Persecution of Christians across our world has been increasing at an alarming rate. Why is this happening? Why do people want to oppose and attack and torture and persecute those who have met the risen and living Lord Jesus Christ and who know Jesus Christ as Saviour and Lord?

Normally those who believe in Jesus Christ wish to serve and minister to people with the love of God and to do so as graciously and meaningfully as they know how. But, we have to face reality and persecution has been present since the birthing of the Church of Jesus Christ.

Peter and John were thrown into a Jerusalem jail a few hours after Jesus baptised one hundred and twenty women and men in the power of the Holy Spirit. All Peter and John did was to heal a cripple in the name of Jesus.

For over 30 years …

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