10 Best Places for Lifelong Learning
By
Philip Moeller
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The Best Life - July 31, 2009
These cities have educated populations, lots of schools, and rich cultural offerings nearby.
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Financial Aid Form Gets a Little Easier
By
Kim Clark
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Education - June 25, 2009
The dreaded federal financial aid form will be easier for some families to fill out next year.
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Forget Tuition: How Retirees Can Attend College for Free
By
Emily Brandon
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Money - April 20, 2009
A look at universities that offer free or low-cost classes.
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Online Education Offers Access and Affordability
By
Kim Clark
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Education - April 2, 2009
Improvements in the quality of online courses are attracting millions of people to enroll.
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New Scholarships for Laid-Off Workers
By
Kim Clark
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Education - February 2, 2009
The unemployed can go to college free at a growing number of schools.
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Little Progress on Adult Literacy
By
Jessica Calefati
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On Education - January 13, 2009
A recently released reports says 14 percent of adults lack basic reading skills.
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How to Get Your Company to Pay for College
By
Andrew G.R.
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On Careers - January 5, 2009
If your company doesn't offer tuition reimbursement, find another way.
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Affordable New Ways to Get Job Skills
By
Kim Clark
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Education - January 2, 2009
The federal 'income-based repayment' plan and free online courses are options.
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Go Back to School for New Skills
By
Kim Clark
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Nation & World - December 18, 2008
Government programs will pay for laid-off workers to earn college credit.
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The Pros/Cons of an Online Masters
By
Andrew G.R.
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On Careers - August 18, 2008
Blogger Andrew G.R. flirts with the possibly of continued education.
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Is College a Waste of Time for Entrepreneurs?
By
Matthew Bandyk
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Risky Business - August 15, 2008
If you want to start your own business, should you spend four years immersed in academia?
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Chef 101: How to Get a High-Paying Job in the Kitchen
By
Mary Duan
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Money - August 6, 2008
Forget culinary school. Get a restaurant gig first, say veterans.
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The Surprising History of Military College Benefits
By
Kim Clark
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Education - June 17, 2008
For decades, politicians have struggled to balance rewarding service against the expense of generosity.
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New GI Bill Could Bring More College Benefits
By
Kim Clark
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Education - June 12, 2008
Congress is considering proposals from Sen. Jim Webb and Sen. John McCain.
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3 Ways to Make College Pay for Young Entrepreneurs
By
Matthew Bandyk
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Money - June 6, 2008
Dropping out is not as popular as the success stories tell.
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White House Adviser: 'Make Smart Sexy Again'
By
Kimberly Palmer
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Money - April 2, 2008
Operation Hope's Bryant blames the mortgage crisis in part on lack of education.
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A Second Life for Higher Ed
By
Lucia Graves
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Education - January 10, 2008
A virtual world offers new opportunities for teaching.
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A New Physics Superstar
By
Kim Clark
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Education - January 10, 2008
His online lectures draw fans around the world
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New Answers for E-Learning
By
Kim Clark
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Education - January 10, 2008
Wikis and avatars are improving the educational experience
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Get an MIT or Yale Education Free
By
Kim Clark
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Nation & World - December 20, 2007
50 Ways to Improve Your Life in 2008: Get a MIT or Yale education on the Web
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Finding Financial Help
By
Kim Clark
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Money - October 26, 2007
Some of the biggest state and federal need-based scholarship programs open to students of all ages.
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Heading Back to College
By
Kim Clark
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Money - October 26, 2007
Universities are doing more than ever to attract older students.
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Classes Geared to Older Adults
By
Kim Clark
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Money - October 26, 2007
Many community colleges and public universities allow free auditing of classes by older students
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