Posts Tagged ‘Education’
Why low voter turnout in Cambridge city elections? »
Low voter turnout for municipal elections is nothing new. One hundred thousand residents in Cambridge — approximately 50,000 registered voters — and about 13,000 turn out. In America, this number has declined from more than 70 percent in the 19th Century to about 50 percent in the late 20th Century. Off-year elections result in very low [...]
Welfare Myths »
Michael Scwalbe has a great way of viewing life. In his book, The Sociologically Examined Life: Pieces of the Conversation, 4th Edition, he points out that “being sociologically mindful means paying attention to the hardships and options other people face. If we understand how others’ circumstances differ from ours, we are more likely to [...]
Tools and Tips in Searching for Scholarships »
Scholarship searches can be quite difficult, but why not get the same tools that other successful individuals have had access to? Do you know that millions of dollars sit on the table simply because individuals do not apply for the scholarship? The BCC Foundation has over forty different scholarships catered for different degree studies, [...]
Education remains path out of poverty »
Job creation is a major concern in the city of New Bedford. There has been constant discussion throughout the city of the need for jobs. What about education? This city has a lot of promise, and many organizations are working on many different educational goals for New Bedford. One idea is shifting the "job creation" method toward education [...]
Student Tips for Saving on Textbooks »
Imagine an $80 book being sold for less than the retail value. Some argue that is completely insane, and others would state that is just how college is. Tips from experienced book-saving students can help keep more money in the bank. Tip 1: Use online resources. “I’ve used half.com with success, but it requires a lot of caution,” [...]
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