Education http://www.akgmag.com/ Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:00:02 -0600 By Nancy L. Young-Houser. With the majority of Occupy Together protestors consisting of young graduates with enormous school loans and no jobs in sight, President Obama's "Student Loan Forgiveness" bill may very well be the answer to appease some of the anger and frustrations of the young activists. http://www.akgmag.com/article/Obamas_Student_Loan_Forgiveness_Bill_.htm Wed, 02 Nov 2011 18:14:12 -0500 http://www.akgmag.com/article/Obamas_Student_Loan_Forgiveness_Bill_.htm By Nancy L. Young-Houser. The Edgar Cayce Atlantic University is located in Virginia Beach, Virginia, a university that specializes in a Master Degree in Transformation Theories and Practices, synthesizing in complementary disciplines - psychology, philosophy, religious studies, health sciences and the arts. With an open enrollment, it can start anytime with no residency requirements. http://www.akgmag.com/article/Edgar_Cayces_Atlantic_University_for_Intuitive_Artists.htm Tue, 27 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.akgmag.com/article/Edgar_Cayces_Atlantic_University_for_Intuitive_Artists.htm By Nancy L. Young-Houser. The Montessori education has defined their commitment to promoting quality Montessori education for all children – age 18 down to birth. Their philosophy defines learning as knowledge which is developed in an inquiring, cooperative, and a nurturing atmosphere with students learning through their senses, manipulating materials, and interacting with others. The aim of the Montessori teacher is to foster responsible, competent, adaptive citizens within each child. http://www.akgmag.com/article/The_Montessori_School_Philosophy.htm Sun, 19 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.akgmag.com/article/The_Montessori_School_Philosophy.htm By Nancy L. Young-Houser. When I first heard of the Montessori School while living in Wyoming, I was absolutely fascinated with the idea behind it. Twenty years later, I am still fascinated at the idea of an educational environment which offers students the ability to reach their highest potential in a multitude of ways – spiritual, intellectual, emotional and physical. But what is even more exciting is the fact that each student is able to be fostered as a member of a world community and of the Cosmos, a principle that http://www.akgmag.com/article/Movement_of_the_Montessori_School.htm Sun, 19 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.akgmag.com/article/Movement_of_the_Montessori_School.htm By Nancy L. Young-Houser. Located in Tamil Nadu, India, the Transition School has served the community of Auroville well since 1984. Referred to as the "City of Dawn", it was developed in 1968 as an experimental township in the Viluppuram district near Puducherry, South India. A primary and middle school for child development, it provides four groups to teach a total of 46 children in Kindergarten class alone. Ten nationalities are represented here, yet over half are Tamilians cared for by a coordinating team of seven main and assistant teachers, which includes five specialized teachers in the fields of music, Sanskrit song, swimming, and body awareness. http://www.akgmag.com/article/India_s_Transitional_School.htm Thu, 16 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.akgmag.com/article/India_s_Transitional_School.htm By Nancy L. Young-Houser. Washington's Transition School and Early Entrance Program have provided a way for gifted children to accelerate, preventing them from abandoning their intellectual pursuits and failing because of individual at-risk difficulties. Today there are several ways for parents to provide for their for genius children, while providing them with above average intellectual developments two options: the High School Baccalaureate programs and specialized schools. http://www.akgmag.com/article/Schools_for_the_Early_Genius.htm Thu, 16 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.akgmag.com/article/Schools_for_the_Early_Genius.htm By Nancy L. Young-Houser. The only way inclusion can be fully achieved is when the child belongs to their class as an active participation, attempting to do better and "belong" as compared to simply accepting what is available. Adaptations that are made around the child are then made to maintain the achievement of all individual and academic goals, as compared to segregating them from children who are not disabled. http://www.akgmag.com/article/New_Educational_Methods_Toward_Inclusive_Education.htm Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.akgmag.com/article/New_Educational_Methods_Toward_Inclusive_Education.htm By Nancy L. Young-Houser. In a March 10 speech, President Obama endorsed using updated data systems “to tell us which students had which teachers so we can assess what’s working and what’s not.” With Dennis Van Roekel, president of the National Education Association finding fault with this part, I personally wonder who should be responsible for failing to teacher our students adequately. http://www.akgmag.com/article/Changes_Needed_in_our_Education_System.htm Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.akgmag.com/article/Changes_Needed_in_our_Education_System.htm By Nancy L. Young-Houser. ... neurologists are now prescribing music for health conditions like Parkinson's, stroke, Alzheimer's, and depression, with additional studies finding out that things like music lessons are providing a beneficial workout for the brain. Not only cheaper than medication, music on all levels is much more pleasant on the senses and causing positive changes in our body. http://www.akgmag.com/article/How_Music_Can_Change_Our_Body.htm Fri, 13 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.akgmag.com/article/How_Music_Can_Change_Our_Body.htm By Nancy L. Young-Houser. A digital native is referred to as a individual who has grown up exposed from birth or a very young age to the Internet, compared to a digital immigrant who grew up without the Internet acquiring its knowledge at a later date. And according to author Marc Prensky, these young digital native children have grown up before they leave home with over 10,000 video-game hours; 200,000 emails and instant messages; over 10,000 digital cell phone hours; and over 20,000 television hours watched with over http://www.akgmag.com/article/Digital_Natives.htm Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.akgmag.com/article/Digital_Natives.htm By Nancy L. Young-Houser. NASA Center is approaching this recession and global crisis by becoming part of a new type of school for meta-thinkers, a recession which is confounding governments and businesses all over the world. The school meanwhile is offering a fundamental technology that provides a new type of thinking and processing breakthrough which began in 2007-2008. Called Singularity University, it is located at Moffett Field—owned and operated by the NASA Ames Research Center--located in California, helping prepa http://www.akgmag.com/article/NASA___Google_Helps_Develop_New_Type_of_University.htm Tue, 10 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.akgmag.com/article/NASA___Google_Helps_Develop_New_Type_of_University.htm By Nancy L. Young-Houser. In today's times, money is not only tight it may not be available at all in an upcoming recession, or even in a possible depression. What we need to remember is that knowledge is power, and we need to keep learning and obtaining information to make positive changes in our life. With no money, we need to better understand that knowledge is still important to keep the brain alert. http://www.akgmag.com/article/Free_Online_Distance_Learning.htm Sun, 25 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.akgmag.com/article/Free_Online_Distance_Learning.htm By Nancy L. Young-Houser. With all the children grown and gone and with retirement right around the corner if it isn't here already, one would think that online learning would be a snap for individuals over the age of 60. And with the economy the way it is, new careers limited by age and physical conditions are in the making for several seniors who have lost some of their retirement savings or homes. With this in mind, many educational institutions offer free education to those over this age, but lately the flexibility to stay at home and maintain flexible hours while learning are beginning to become extremely popular for this generation. Yet universities for people over 50 are almost impossible to find, other than through distance learning, forcing many to look elsewhere if they do not wish to mix ages in the classrooms. http://www.akgmag.com/article/Furthering_Education_for_Middle_Aged_Individuals.htm Sun, 25 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.akgmag.com/article/Furthering_Education_for_Middle_Aged_Individuals.htm By Nancy L. Young-Houser. When the online learning classes first developed in the late 1990s, they began with a low quality educational system that was simply a fad and a new trend because of the new mass usage of the Internet technology. Today it is considered an established educational system which has begun to prove its 'mettle through the tests of time and extreme popularity. http://www.akgmag.com/article/Problems_in_Online_Education.htm Sun, 25 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.akgmag.com/article/Problems_in_Online_Education.htm By Nancy L. Young-Houser. Once a person decides to take an online class and they have their goals in mind, they need to understand that not all schools are the same and degrees are just as varied. In the same way, students will be just as varied, with some more self-contained than others and able to follow a schedule better. Even so, the distance educational system is extremely flexible, allowing certain courses to be taken entirely online while others offer homework and testing away from the table at the kitchen table http://www.akgmag.com/article/Choosing_the_Best_Online_Long_Distance_School.htm Sun, 25 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.akgmag.com/article/Choosing_the_Best_Online_Long_Distance_School.htm By Nancy L. Young-Houser. There are many reasons for obtaining online educations—having to quit school for one reason or another, illness, physical disabilities, or being located out in the middle of nowhere. Whatever the reason, anyone with a computer and the Internet can still obtain knowledge in this day and age. I prefer it because I can pace myself better, studying when I want and taking tests when it is convenient for me, not the school. http://www.akgmag.com/article/Distance_Learning.htm Sun, 25 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.akgmag.com/article/Distance_Learning.htm By Lynda Forman. Home schooling is becoming an important part of the educational system. However, learning what you and your child may be getting into is the best way to decide if it's right for you. http://www.akgmag.com/article/Is_Home_Schooling_Right_for_You_and_Your_Child_.htm Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.akgmag.com/article/Is_Home_Schooling_Right_for_You_and_Your_Child_.htm By Lynda Forman. Studying has never been the most enjoyable part of an education, but it´s a necessary component for your success. Learning how to study is just as, if not more, important than what you study. http://www.akgmag.com/article/A_Study_Plan_for_Success_in_Any_Subject.htm Sun, 04 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.akgmag.com/article/A_Study_Plan_for_Success_in_Any_Subject.htm By Lynda Forman. While you know the importance of education, going back to school is a large investment of your time and money. But higher education often leads to more opportunities in the future. http://www.akgmag.com/article/Heading_Back_to_School___The_Best_Investment_.htm Tue, 23 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.akgmag.com/article/Heading_Back_to_School___The_Best_Investment_.htm By akgmag.com. There may come a time when it gets overwhelming paying for tuition, books and materials, food and the many other bills you occur when going to college. You may feel vulnerable, but don´t start looking for money in all the wrong places! http://www.akgmag.com/article/Don_t_Get_Caught_In_These__Scholarships_Scams_.htm Sat, 12 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.akgmag.com/article/Don_t_Get_Caught_In_These__Scholarships_Scams_.htm By akgmag.com. There is nothing worse than meeting with a financial aid worker only to find you don´t have a clue what he or she is talking about. Familiarizing yourself with the financial aid process is a great idea, so that you will be sure to follow along if you have questions about your financial aid package. http://www.akgmag.com/article/Financial_Aid_In_A_Nutshell.htm Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.akgmag.com/article/Financial_Aid_In_A_Nutshell.htm By akgmag.com. Returning Adult Student numbers are on the increase each semester. The term applies to anyone from the age of 24 plus and there is no upper limit. http://www.akgmag.com/article/I_m_A_Returning_Adult_Student___Can_I_Get_A_Scholarship_.htm Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.akgmag.com/article/I_m_A_Returning_Adult_Student___Can_I_Get_A_Scholarship_.htm