Online schools could provide the solution to many of the problems faced by mature students. With more and more people finding that they need extra qualifications to advance in the employment market, mature students are often faced with a dilemma; how to obtain those coveted higher educational qualifications whilst juggling work, family and financial commitments. The ability to study online gives a prospective mature student the opportunity to study for a degree and other courses through their online education programs.
By studying through online schools, students are able to maintain their current standard of living, while working towards a better lifestyle. As such, there are many online schools offer a multitude of degree programs. But for those looking to pick up a new skill, better their performance at work, meet people, or just have fun, online classes are also a great idea. I also believe that attending online schools are perfect for people who are working full time because of the flexibility it allows. Since there is often no set class time, you can study and do the course work at your own pace, and whenever it is convenient for you!
ARE ONLINE SCHOOLS CONVENIENT FOR SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS?
Online schools have revolutionized the workplace for skilled teachers and administrators. The result of this union is the ability to create a tailored classroom for gifted, struggling and needs-based students that, until the advent of online learning, were often segregated to specialty teaching groups to meet their potential. As such, online schools can be of great help to students with disabilities allowing them to access materials in a digital format from home. However, if the material is not accessible, it can isolate students and lower their standard of education. But overall, online schools offer advantages over their campus-based counterparts. If you are looking for convenience, program choice, and a more satisfying classroom experience, you may find that online schools are superior to traditional college campuses. These type internet schools can obviously market almost anywhere in the world – they don’t care whether students come from Bar Harbor, ME or Chula Vista, CA. Last month alone, it was reported that there were over 4.5 million searches for ‘online college’. That’s a lot of searches! That this tells me is that there are a lot of people looking to expand on a particular skill set and/or better their existing knowledge. It may also mean that more and more students with special needs find it more convenient to learn from the privacy of their home in their own environment.
IS ATTENDING ONLINE SCHOOLS RIGHT FOR YOU?
Don’t get me wrong here, yes it is true, online schools are held to the same strict standards of quality, learning effectiveness, accessibility, and affordability by which traditional learning institutions abide. It has even been noted that man online schools have some of the best faculty in the country. There are hundreds of Accredited online schools that recruit only the best professors in their fields, most of whom are currently working in the their respective field. Another great reason why you should attend an online school is that they have limited overheads; they do not have to heat or cool classrooms for students, or repair buildings. Which brings me to my main point here that online schools will often cost less and take less time to complete making it easier for some to get the education that has been only dreamed of!
I believe that online schools are definitely the schools of the future although the heart of the battle in recognizing it full stop is really all about the personal contact between a student and teacher. Now, if you can push all the distraction aside since you have complete control of your environment, studying from home online can provide an education at a much lower cost than a brick and mortar school. Any online school merits exploration and asking the correct questions may assist students in selecting a suitable program. And certain online schools may also provide the opportunity to interact with students and teachers through message boards, email addresses, and live chat. Besides, is the half hour lunch break at traditional brick and mortar schools really enough time to socialize anyway? It is important to start today and research the possibilities of a new promotion at an existing company or even a new career of your dreams.
By: D. Grace
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March 16th, 2010School Reform Is Hot Topic For Philadelphia Schools
January 12th, 2010
Philadelphia Schools are in dire need of reform. In an effort to achieve this goal, two committees, The Right to Education Task Force and The School Reform Commission, have been formed to focus on improving the situation for all Philadelphia Schools students. A new mission statement, a Declaration of Education, an anti-truancy effort, and summer programs have all been implemented within the district of Philadelphia Schools.
The Right to Education Task Force, which focuses on special education and persons with disabilities served by Philadelphia Schools, strives to do the following:
• Review state and national legislation that affects improvements of special education classes
• Participate in active and meaningful discussion about education concerns, and give recommendations to resolve them
• Serve as advisors and advocates to protect the rights of students with disabilities
• Encourage and facilitate cooperation between public and private agencies and their officials to provide services to persons with disabilities
Philadelphia Schools has put a “School Reform Commission” in place in order to continue the improvement of Philadelphia Schools. The commission’s mission statement is as follows: “The mission of …Philadelphia Schools is to provide a high quality education that prepares, ensures, and empowers all students to achieve their full intellectual and social potential in order to become lifelong learners and productive members of society.” The Commission has set several target goals for themselves, teachers, administrators, and staff, which they hope to achieve by June of 2008. These goals include Early Literacy, Academic Achievement, a Safe and Orderly Environment, Community Collaboration, Equity, Efficient and Effective Philadelphia Schools, and improved Support Operations.
Among other efforts, Philadelphia Schools have teamed up with Mayor John F. Street to implement a citywide anti-truancy initiative. The program is designed to ensure that school-aged children and teens are actually present in their Philadelphia Schools, and that their parents are aware of truancy laws. The initiative also intends to assure that parents and students alike are aware that the City, Philadelphia Schools, and the Family Court plan to hold them accountable.
In addition, Philadelphia Schools offer numerous summer programs that both keep kids off the streets, and serve to help students who have fallen behind in their studies. The programs are focused on academic enhancement and enrichment, and are mandatory for any 1st – 8th grader who did not achieve proficiency in a core subject, such as Math or Reading. Eighth graders who need additional help meeting Philadelphia Schools promotion criteria and 12th graders needing additional credits to graduate are eligible.
Mark S. Schweiker, President and CEO of the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce sums it up by saying, “The reformation of the Philadelphia public schools serves as a model for the entire nation. As the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce touts the advantages of this region to the world, our rapidly improving public school system is an example that Greater Philadelphia is a progressive place to live and raise a family.”
By: Patricia Hawke
