Learning how to be an effective and efficient researcher is a skill that takes a little time to hone as a college student, yet students of today have an asset that those of yesteryear didn’t: the web. Sites like Google Scholar can help you quickly and more easily find the information you need...

Glee clubs, show choirs, a cappella groups: call them whatever you want, but with the success of Fox’s "Glee," kids with killer voices are once again taking center stage. Student singers are in the pop culture spotlight in a big way, and this list is dedicated to those groups who know...

For young adults, making smart financial decisions can be hard because most of them are about saving for the future or planning for retirement, things that can feel impossibly far away for recent college graduates. But whether you just walked the stage or are just now starting to take some online classes,...

You think of a museum and you picture works of art, historical artifacts, and elderly docents telling you all about paintings. They’re educational, important places. However, some of them are just plain pointless, as you’ll see from this list. If you’re taking an online class, you...

100 Best Books for Humanitarians While college courses can teach you many things, sometimes it’s better to seek out information on a given topic on your own. If you’re interested in learning more about humanitarian crises, famous humanitarians, social entrepreneurship or other issues related...

Adults are obsessed with the new iPad, but have you ever thought about sharing your new toy with your kids? Just like online education games provide kids with fun outlets for learning, iPad apps help your kids review basic skills, improve critical thinking and decision-making skills, and even learn...

The old saying "you are what you eat" is true for all of us, but especially so for children who need the vitamins, minerals and nutrients provided by what they eat to grow their bodies and minds. Since a good portion of what your child eats in a day is consumed at school, it’s important...

Writing is an important skill for any student to develop and will help them in their education, career, and adult life. With the help of writing exercises, you can better work to improve the writing skills of your students and maybe even have fun doing it! Quickies Get major writing impact in a short...

American colleges and universities are built on the idea that higher education is a public right but also a privilege. With knowledge comes responsibility and accountability, and students, faculty members, administrators and counselors are all expected to act in a way that promotes these values. Unfortunately,...

Whoever called it the "idiot box" clearly wasn’t paying attention. Television shows, as well as movies, have been responsible for some of the most compelling and inventive entertainment of all time, creating layered stories that probe society and examine everything from morality to...