A Higher Place

As stated by Bettinger, Long, Oreopoulos, Sanbonmatsu, (2009), “…little research has been done to determine whether such reforms would truly improve college access in what form “simplification” should take place” (p.iii). The problem is rather or not simplification of the FAFSA application would increase access to college. Simplification comes from a few possible ideas. First, simplifying the application itself. Second, simplifying the process, such as providing assistance in filling out the…

As affirmative action’s attempt to better the conditions of minority groups within the social context in the United States, the education system implanted today has much more to improve along racial lines. While analyzing the role of education from different sociological perspectives, and identifying some of the means that keep the educational system unequal, the solution to bring a better education opportunity to a diverse population lies entirely to adopt anti-racist tools within the…

and not care about the academic or monetary side of college. Federal aid given to students who need more resources. “State support is down, and students are covering the difference. This idea, too, is backed up by research—states that invest more in higher education see lower prices.” (John Barnshaw) With the less state support a college has the more tuition will rise over the years thus college becoming more…

similarities. Like most college websites, the sites of Barnard and Macomb both have information about their schools. They share information regarding their campuses, their student body and faculty, and what kind of college they are. They both also have places on their websites to find information regarding financial aid and assistance, as well as how to apply for their school. Material can be located on each website that tells about news and events coming up in the community. Each site has a…

The author from “The Rising Price of Higher Education” article, William Trombley explains how across the country the prices of tuition and other expenses are rising and the school funding is reducing. Trombley says, “Some community college officials estimate that the budget cuts and fee increases…

Abstract: Since time immemorial, education has been an important instrument for social and economic transformations. The swift development in information and communication technologies all over the world has brought many major transformations in the field of education and other fields of life. The paper deals with need of using ICT in education as well as the advantages and disadvantages of using ICT in education. What is ICT Information communication and technology in general relates to…

Imagine a place where camo is abundant, racism is a daily part of life, and republicans run everything. That place is my hometown Minot, North Dakota. A small town located about 80 miles from the canadian border with land so flat I swear you can see for 40 miles. It’s filled with lots of cliche small town things, but I hate people who romanticize small towns. The locals aren’t quirky, they’re racist. The family restaurants aren’t home town cooking, mostly just a lot of chicken strip baskets. So…

it is equally important for the schools to stay current on the rapidly changing advancements in technology. Grant funding supports the faculty development workshops, and the learning communities associated with the programs. Learning communities place student learning at the core of an academic institution, making it imperative that faculty understand the concepts associated with being learner centered. With CCD holding 1,000 less students than LaGuardia Community College, they however offer…

me to persist and go back to college because, without an education, I am stuck in a negative place. I feel like a hamster running around a wheel. That is why it is so important for me to get out of this circle. What would help you or have helped…

Is Common Core Necessary? Who needs Common Core? All students who are interested in furthering their education. Common Core teaches students how to be prepared for advances in educational atmosphere. By using technology, it enhances the students’ knowledge on how to become more independent and less dependent on help from teachers. It is the students’ decision whether they would want to be successful in the classrooms. Student has to be dedicated to furthering their education. Common Core does…