About Continuing Education: Happy New Year!

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Continuing Education Continuing Education Non-Trad Students Teachers Lifelong Learners From Deb Peterson, your Guide to Continuing Education Happy New Year everyone. Have you made good resolutions? Are they SMAART? If you're not sure, find out how to write goals that are effective because they're smart. How to Write a SMAART Goal I've gotten on my yoga mat every day this year. So far, I'm four for four. I can't help but think I'm more successful, if you can call it that so soon, because my goal is SMAART. Find out how to make your goals SMAART. See More About:  goals  personal development  adult learning Home Health Aide Training - Is it for You? Here's the great thing about home health aide training--you can attend classes even if you didn't finish high school, AND you may qualify for free tuition if you live in New York. See More About:  program profiles  student profiles  melanie zoltan Joe Julian Says Don't Wait, Get Your Degree Meet Joe Julian. He waited 20 years to finish his bachelor's degree. He can't turn back the clock, but now that he knows how much the additional education enriches his professional life, he's planning on getting his master's. See More About:  student profiles  melanie zoltan  non-traditional students New RN to BSN Program Profiles Melanie Zoltan's been busy profiling RN to BSN programs. Check out her profiles of the online programs at Kent State, Penn State, and Excelsior College. Continuing Education Ads Continuing Education Masters Degree GED School Online Degree University Degree Featured Articles The GED Test 5 Places to Rent Your Textbooks Would You Rather... Understanding Archetypes The Global Achievement Gap Improve Your Speaking Skills   More from About.com Top 10 Media Stories of 2010 Discover which blame games, survival stories and key media figures under fire made our list. More> Ten Best Talk Show Moments Oprah and Conan left to start new ventures, but there were a few other shocks and surprises in 2010. More> This newsletter is written by: Deb Peterson Continuing Education Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Continuing Education newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads Should You Go Back to School? What Is GED? Writing a Personal Essay Top 10 Ice Breakers for Adults Archetypes of the Hero's Journey Advertisement

About Homeschooling: Creepy Crawlies - Scheduling - Valentine's Day

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Homeschooling Homeschooling Homeschooling 101 Curriculum Printables From Beverly Hernandez, your Guide to Homeschooling The holidays are over and it's time to get back to business. Learn about insects, Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King, magnets and Groundhog Day. Creepy Crawlies Printables At my grandson's first birthday party, I spotted this baby praying mantis. It was about 1/2" in length and was just the cutest thing. After showing all the kids and then snapping his picture, I gently shooed him away so we could eat. Have fun learning all about insects and other creepy crawlies with these printable pages. See More About:  creepy crawlies  science activity pages  printable worksheets Setting up a Schedule Here are some tips to help you in setting up a schedule for your school day. For ideas, see the Sample Daily Schedules from other homeschoolers. Share your schedule and help other homeschooling families by giving them a glimpse into how you schedule your homeschooling day. Valentine's Day Printables Valentine's Day is a month away, but I thought I'd get the printables up early for your planning. In addition to the printable worksheets and coloring pages, there are Printable Valentine's Day Cards and a Coupon Book for Kids. See More About:  valentine's day  holidays  holiday activity pages January Fundays Calendar January brings in the New Year and Martin Luther King's Birthday; but, there's more to January than meets the eye. Follow along on the January Fundays Calendar to learn interesting tidbits all through the month. Here are some selected January Holidays and Events coming up. January 4: Sir Isaac Newton's Birthday - What are the three laws of motion? January 5: National Bird Day - How many birds can you spot in your own backyard? January 6: Morse Telegraph Demonstrated - Write a message using Morse Code. Check out the January Fundays Calendar and the January Coloring Calendar. See More About:  activity calendars  holiday activity pages  holidays Homeschooling Ads Homeschooling K 12 Homeschooling Employee Schedule Employee Scheduling Printable Sheets Featured Articles Magnet Printable Pages Groundhog Day Printables Fun with Jenny B. Harris Classroom and Study Areas Science Worksheets History Worksheets   More from About.com Top 10 Media Stories of 2010 Discover which blame games, survival stories and key media figures under fire made our list. More> Ten Best Talk Show Moments Oprah and Conan left to start new ventures, but there were a few other shocks and surprises in 2010. More> This newsletter is written by: Beverly Hernandez Homeschooling Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Homeschooling newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads Homeschooling Basics / State Information Is Homeschool for You? Grade by Grade Goals Printable Worksheets / Projects / Forms Advent Calendar Advertisement

About Grad School: Making New Year's Resolutions?

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Grad School Grad School Preparing Applying Surviving From Tara Kuther, Ph.D., your Guide to Grad School Making New Year's Resolutions? Are you thinking about making the new year a fresh start? Not so fast! Some say new year's resolutions are a waste of time as they are nothing more than... Read more End of the Semester Self-Evaluation Holiday cheer coupled with the relief that comes with ending a semester makes it tempting for graduate students (and faculty) to ignore doing important end-of-the-semester thought work in favor of... Read more Forget Graduate School (for a Day) It's holiday time. Take a day (or two) off. Don't think about graduate school. Don't think about work. Don't think about applications. Just be. Enjoy the holidays. Celebrate life and... Read more Admissions Exams for Graduate School: GRE, MCAT, GMAT, LSAT Applications to graduate, medical, law, and business schools require scores on standardized admissions tests. Learn more about admissions exams, including the GRE, GMAT, MCAT, DAT, LSAT, and more. Graduate School Ads Graduate School MBA Admissions GRE Test Prep Grad School GMAT Sample Test More about Grad School Paying for Graduate School: Financial Aid for Grad Students Graduate Study in the Arts and Humanities Law School and Business School: Considering a JD or an MBA? Education: Resources for Graduate School Applicants & Students Medical School: Resources for Applications and Students Graduate Study in Psychology and the Social Sciences   More from About.com Top 10 Media Stories of 2010 Discover which blame games, survival stories and key media figures under fire made our list. More> Ten Best Talk Show Moments Oprah and Conan left to start new ventures, but there were a few other shocks and surprises in 2010. More> This newsletter is written by: Tara Kuther, Ph.D. Grad School Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Grad School newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads Graduate School Admissions 101 Graduate Record Exam Prep Admissions Timeline: What to Do When Before Writing Your Admissions Essay How to Get a Letter of Recommendation Advertisement

About Today: 6 Ways to Slim Down

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Today From Jen Hubley, your About Today Editor Here we are again on the far side of the winter holidays, and my pants don't fit. I've spent the past week pretending that this is because my dryer has turned against me, but I think we all know that it's a cookie-related pants issue. 6 Ways to Slim Down The good news is, I'm just in time to join everyone else in whining about weight. It's the cool thing to do in January. How to Burn More Fat Exercise for Weight Loss See More About:  burning fat  fat burning exercises  how to lose weight How to Set Weight Loss Goals Of course, instead of just whining, we could always work together to get slim. You go first, and I'll cheer you on. Will Drinking Water Help You Lose Weight? Do You Need to Lose Weight? See More About:  weight loss goals  how to lose weight  weight loss programs Easy Ways to Lose Weight with Small Changes I'm a big fan of the "weight loss through small changes" school of thought. This is because I get cranky when I'm too deprived. Smart Swaps: Cut 1,402 Calories in Four Days! 10 Smart Swaps to Save Calories Eating Out See More About:  spices  healthy breakfasts  losing weight 10 Weight Loss Myths This was my favorite weight loss myth in high school: "Negative Calorie Foods Can Help You Lose Weight." I think I ate enough celery my senior year to make me disappear, if this had been true. Best Rock Songs for Working Out Walking for Weight Loss See More About:  myths  exercise myths  weight loss Today Ads Lose Weight Quick Reduce Weight Losing Weight Lose Fat Burn Fat Featured Articles How to Recycle Electronic Equipment Must-Have Products for Your Hair in Winter 10 Dishes for Meat-Free Monday Learn How to Knit The Best and Worst of 2010 Follow Us on Facebook   More from About.com Top 10 Media Stories of 2010 Discover which blame games, survival stories and key media figures under fire made our list. More> Ten Best Talk Show Moments Oprah and Conan left to start new ventures, but there were a few other shocks and surprises in 2010. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Advertisement