William Bennett, former US Secretary of Education, addressed this question for US students in his latest book: Is College Worth It? Because US tuition and student debt are spiraling out of control, many graduates cannot afford to get married, have children, have a stay-at-home parent, or buy a house, often for years after graduation. So, […]
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Review: Is College Worth It? by William J. Bennett and David Wilezol
So even if you’re not sure what your academic goals are or what your next steps might be, I encourage you to fill out an application, find out how much financial aid you qualify for, and talk with an Admissions Advisor about your concerns, fears, and dreams. (from an advertisement sent out by a non-traditional […]
Portraits of Integrity, Volume 2 by Marilyn Boyer
Last month, I wrote about Portraits of Integrity, Volume 1 by Marilyn Boyer. You can read that post here to find out more about the Boyers and the Portraits of Integrity series. Now Portraits of Integrity, Volume 2 is on sale for $1.99 from today until Friday at midnight. Because I found out about the […]
Mathematical Problem Solving for Teens: Past CEMC Contests
Do you want your older children to learn problem solving skills? While most homeschooling moms do, quality problem solving resources can be difficult to find beyond the elementary level. After all, very few math curricula spend a huge amount of time on problem solving, and not many helpful books are available. However, there is an […]