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Enriching Education: Study Reveals Crisis of Confidence in American Education

Motherhood Moments

Educators, parents, and policymakers would do well to understand these trends, all of which point to a desire on the part of the public to fundamentally rethink American education in favor of personalized curricula, practical skills, and subject mastery and away from standardized testing, college prep, and a one-size fits all model.

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What Should I Look for in a Business School?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Business degrees are available in a wide variety of fields, ranging from conventional focuses like finance and marketing, to the more unique and specialized such as healthcare, or cutting edge areas like data analytics. Career advancement is the goal, of course, but your choice of concentration is what will shape the path that leads there.

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Go Slowly Towards Financial Security

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The basis of any slow and steady financial plan is the household budget; in fact, a good budget is really like a plan for your current finances as well as for a secure financial future. Have the Right Attitude How you approach your finances is as much about your attitude to it as anything else. It will be your most helpful tool.

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P.E.P. for the Week of March 7-11/11- Spending Time With Family Update Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Well this week I wanted to give you an update on how the trip went. It paid really well, especially for the age I was at. Things went well for a while; I was paying my bills and traveling. You see, I was too young to fully appreciate what I had and I didn’t manage my money as well as I should. It went FABULOUS!!

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Small Choices Means Big Gains When Achieving Financial Security

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The pace of modern life is so hectic that, often, it is all we can do to just hold on for the ride. If you can choose to develop a more positive attitude about your finances, you’ll find it easier to make a few small changes in your saving and spending. See how simple finances are when you have that budget…….and and follow it?

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Enrollment is OPEN for Elite Blog Academy

Family Balance Sheet

Well your wish has just come true. Ruth from the wildly successful blog, Living Well Spending Less , has created the course Elite Blog Academy and it is designed to help you take your blog to new heights. Elite Blog Academy is designed to be self-paced, but should not be completed in less than 12 weeks. 16 Powerful Handouts.

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5 Eco-Friendly Tips for the Workplace

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

It goes without saying that taking the most direct route to work is most cost-effective, fuel-wise… but planning your commute to enable timely stops to the market or to pay bills on your way to or from work can save money as well. Know Your Strengths… and Weaknesses. Eco-Friendly Ways to Work. Is your office eco-friendly?

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