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Enriching Education: Study Reveals Crisis of Confidence in American Education

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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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4 Tips To Starting Your Financial Plan

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Only 32 percent of Americans prepare a monthly budget, according to a Gallup poll taken in June 2013. The first thing you should determine when making a financial plan is your goals. The first thing you should determine when making a financial plan is your goals. Here are four tips to get you started: Plan for Your Plan.