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Homeless teen graduates as valedictorian
A Georgia teen credits hard work for becoming valedictorian of her graduating class. Chelesa Fearce, a senior at Charles Drew High School in Clayton County, said she was homeless for most of her high school career, even living in her mother’s car at times. “I just told myself to keep ...
The real deal about 4-year tuition
One university will now guarantee the net cost of your education through four years. The University of Dayton has an idea that I think is really smart. Did you know the offer letter a college will send to a high school student is a true bait and switch? It's like ...
Free continuing ed available
The future of education is all about lifelong learning, but too many people don't further their education after they get out of school. Now the beauty of the Internet can come to rescue with continuing education options from major universities for free. Coursera.org offers free non-credit courses online from 16 ...
8 money moves for new graduates
Assuming adult financial responsibilities may be one of the toughest tasks you face after college graduation. But if you approach the challenge in a logical and organized manner, it doesn't have to be as daunting as it sounds. To help you get started, here are eight critical financial moves you ...
Tuition discounts available at some private colleges
The cost of a college education may be getting cheaper, not more expensive, at some private colleges. A new study cited in The Wall Street Journal found that 45% of last year's incoming class of freshman received discounts on tuition. The reality is colleges have priced themselves out of the ...
Identity theft happens in the dumpster!
College students and young people in general are among the most-targeted groups by identity thieves. The Better Business Bureau reports that a quarter of all identity theft cases are among college kids. Meanwhile, a FOX TV affiliate cited different data from the Federal Trade Commission that said young adults age ...
Is paying more for a degree worth it?
Are you a parent with a teen making a choice about which college to attend this fall? Let go of the guilt about the price tag and help your kid make the best decision from a dollars and cents perspective. The New York Times cited a study that found college ...
Tips to avoid student loan debt
There have been so many recent reports about the burden of college loan debt. For those who have already graduated, there is a high rate of delinquency and default. For those who are in college, the level of debt and the percent of students taking on loan debt are hitting ...
States take on failing public schools
As the nation’s eyes turn to the Atlanta public school cheating scandal, it serves as a reminder about the dangers of monopoly Soviet-style public schools. It’s been such a sad event to see the perp walk of distinguished educators in Georgia. Of course, they’re all innocent until proven guilty of ...
Indiana sets precedent for school voucher programs
Clark is heartened to share some good news -- Indiana is about to become a leader in school voucher programs. The Indiana state court upheld a law allowing students to utilize school money for private school vouchers. This movement sets a new path of hope for our children who are ...
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