What If We Closed All the Schools?

Over the last few weeks our think tank has been discussing the challenges we face in the future with regards to education. There has been so much in the news lately, it's as if the target keeps moving - indeed this makes planning tough enough, not to mention our in-house dialogues. Okay so, let's talk.

First, you are probably wondering what I am talking about when I speak of the news, well, let me give you a few examples here;

-Student Loan Interest to double, a trillion dollar time bomb.
-Stanford's Tina Seelig states we must teach students to innovate.
-Students need to be turned on to math, not turned off, a study shows.
-We spend more on education than the rest of the world - where are the results?
-The University of Florida is cancelling computer science courses to save $1.7 million per year.

College Education Can Prepare Students for a Brave, New World in Journalism

The journalism profession was thrust into the spotlight in recent days. A homeless man may have gotten his big break in the radio industry, while a popular columnist and on-air personality in revealed that he was gay.

Ted Williams, a 53-year-old homeless man from Ohio, achieved overnight fame when a YouTube video of him boasting his rich vocal skills went viral. Within a few days, he has appeared on national television and has fielded several job offers, including a full-time gig with the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers.

On Thursday, longtime Boston Herald sports reporter Steve Buckley announced that he was gay in a column. Buckley, who also regularly appears on Boston's WEEI sports radio station, is one of the first well-known sports journalists to come out of the closet.

The recent news stories show just how diverse the journalism world is, and proves that talent - not socioeconomic background or lifestyle choices - can lead to a promising career. Thousands of students at colleges and universities throughout the U.S. are pursuing education in TV, print, radio and online journalism. Some schools offer concentrations in these fields, while many large institutions own their own newspapers, radio and television stations, which allow students to gain experience outside of college classes.

A Scholarship For You

Most moms couldn't pursue their education because they have to take care of their kids. The needs of the family also overtake other things, such as a mother's dream of going back to school. Plus, there's the concern of additional expenses when studying. Obama's scholarships for mom however, will help moms pursue this dream of education, including those who can't leave their homes for long periods of time through online education.

Not everyone though qualifies for this Moms Back to School Financial Assistance. There are certain conditions for a mother to be eligible for this scholarship.

The program prioritizes mothers who are in the lower income bracket, which means those who are receiving very low wages. The government is willing and ready to help not just with the school expenses, but also with child care and living expenses, housing and bills. The best thing about these scholarships for mom is that you don't have to be away from your children with the opportunity to earn your degree from home. Distance learning is one option the program offers especially for busy mothers.

Don't waste any more time. This is your chance to earn a degree and later on, have the job that you're really interested in. With a higher education, you can expect better jobs and of course, a higher salary. Scholarships for mom are a great offer to take.