As college creeps closer for students on the verge of graduating, the price tag that accompanies the transition starts to feel more real. Whether your student departs for college this fall or higher education is several years down the road, it's never too early to start planning and applying for scholarships to support his education.
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Gear Up for Learning during the 2014 Olympics
As anticipation for the 2014 Winter Olympics builds, discover how you can turn the games into an educational opportunity for your distance learner. With help from online resources, explore topics from sports writing to the science behind ice skating as you take in the 2014 Games.
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Keep Your Family Active This Winter
Keeping your family fit can be a fun adventure. But for folks who face frigid climates in the winter, it can also be a challenge. It doesn't take long for kids and even adults who sit inside all day to get antsy. Make good use of pent-up energy and keep your family active with these enjoyable indoor and outdoor wintertime exercises and activities.
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Plan to Conquer New Year’s Resolutions
A season of new beginnings is upon us once more. The start of a new year seems a fitting time to set fresh goals and work toward an exciting, new future.
While forming New Year’s resolutions is refreshing, at times it seems a bit daunting too. But with the right mix of optimism and determination, achieving resolutions can be a cinch. As you create goals for the new year, here are a few tips and tricks to help you succeed.
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Online Education a Refuge from Brick and Mortar Bullies
Bullying is a topic of hot discussion in the world of education today. According to the White House, nearly 13 million students across the U.S. are targeted by bullies each year, and the impact bullying has on victims can be severe.
Students who are bullied respond to the harassment in a variety of ways, and are more likely to struggle academically, develop physical and mental health issues, and partake in self-destructive behavior such as drug and alcohol abuse or suicide.
As a solution to school-related bullying, some families are turning to accredited online academies, such as Ignite Christian Academy, which provide safe alternative environments where students can pursue their education. [Read more…]
The Gift of Dual Credit College Courses
With the convenience of online learning, more high school students are choosing to complete college coursework during their high school years. Distance learners at Ignite Christian Academy are no exception.
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Educational Thanksgiving Ideas for the Last Minute
It's hard to believe that Thanksgiving Day is just around the corner. As your family prepares for the holiday, here are several ideas to help you accomplish last-minute preparations, as well as a few tips to make the activities educational for distance learners.
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4 Ways to Celebrate National Distance Learning Week
Established as Alpha Omega Institute in 1992, Ignite Christian Academy has been providing students with at-home Christian education opportunities for more than 20 years. Thanks to advances in technology, studying at our online academy is a simple, convenient, and practical way to obtain an education from anywhere in the world! This week, in honor of National Distance Learning Week, take some time to celebrate the opportunities distance learning provides:
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Preparing to Enter a Bilingual Workforce
Students who graduate with foreign language skills hold a competitive advantage as they enter the workforce. The Center for Digital Education reports that, when surveyed, 97 percent of K-12 and 96 percent of higher education leaders consider training in language and multiculturalism necessary in order to compete within the global workforce.
Yet in 2012, Forbes reported that only 18 percent of Americans speak a second language while 53 percent of Europeans, and a growing number of individuals in other nations, are bilingual. It seems there is plenty of room for improvement and expansion of language education in the states.
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Help Your Community, Boost Your Health
The good feelings we get from performing volunteer work may make a real difference in a do-gooder's heart health.
According to Scientific American, a study conducted at the University of British Columbia found lower levels of cholesterol and inflammation in students who volunteer.
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