ONLINE EDUCATION DANGERS
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As a journalism educator I meet students who are the first in their families to attend a university. They include foreign students, who are recent immigrants and US citizens from low-income families.
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WORLD EDUCATION UNIVERSITY
World Education University represents a game changing paradigm shift in the American and global education model by providing tuition free education to all.
Aiming to be a comprehensive education ecosystem with programs from “Pre K to Gray,” WEU first seeks to be an accredited provider of high quality, university degrees and credentials that are offered to anyone, anytime, anywhere.
WE DONT NEED NO EDUCATION?
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Is it any wonder why US educational system is at an all time low?
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Check out the profession of your state's highest-paid public employee!
BRONX FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS 2013
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The Bronx Festival of the Arts is bringing together all the arts at one
gala event. All the visual arts plus music, dance and poetry will be
represented. We are proud to be showcasing Bronx artists from all
backgrounds in order to demonstrate the remarkable rich talent and
diversity our great borough has to offer.
The welcome visitors from throughout the New York area and beyond to experience the culture that is ever growing and thriving just north of Manhattan.
The Festival takes place May 31st - June 2nd 2013 and is to be held at
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Bronx Council on The Arts
Poetry, Books, Writing and Fire: April at The Bronx Writers Center
This action-packed series of eventsis part of the Bronx Council on the Arts' 50th year and of The Big Read in the Bronx. Come to one, come to all.
Friday | April 19, 2013 | 6:00 – 8:00pm
Women in Creative Rebellion: A Free Spoken Word Event
SOCIAL MEDIA
Lately, I have found that I go on Facebook a lot and perhaps a bit too much. Like many others who enjoy posting photos, ideas or suggestions. I even find myself reading most of the comments from my witty friends and members of my my loving family, but if a particular photo, or post doesn't get much attention... I usually don't think much about it.
My kids and many family members are also very familiar with Facebook and when posts are made, for the next few hours it is difficult to not be curious about how many "likes" these posts are getting.
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WE DONT NEED NO EDUCATION?
Would you be upset by a decision that occurred at your job, where a senior level executive position was given to a person who did not meet the minimum educational preparation requirements and whose direct reports were required to hold advanced degrees?
Most would be offended to have to meet the minimum requirements for positions, but that the senior level executive does not.
My question is that if there are internal candidates that qualify for the minimum requirements, can a position be filled by a person who does not meet the required educational preparation?
How can someone with a bachelor degree evaluate reports that have a masters?
I agree that on the surface it sounds sketchy. How indeed can one be the boss when all the direct reports are far more educated than the boss is? But, you're confusing two issues: Doing and managing. In this person's case, they did neither very well!
What is the message the organization is sending. Want the American dream? Don't go to college!
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WORTHWHILE INFORMATION
Event: Introduction to Tumblr
When: April 3, 2013, 9:30 – 11:00am
Where: National Press Club Journalism Institute, Washington D.C., Bloomberg Room
If you've been wondering just what Tumblr is and why everyone seems have one but you, sign up for this session. Tumblr is a blogging platform that lets you quickly and easily posts everything from photos, to text to video. Come find out more about its applications and create your very own Tumblr site. Registration is free for NPC members; $15 for non-members. Registration is required at http://www.press.org/events/introduction-tumblr
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HEALTH & WELLNESS SUMMIT
On Saturday, April 6, at Fordham University, Bronx Borough President's Office will host a first ever Bronx Health & Wellness Summit. They have worked hard to put together a comprehensive agenda, one that we feel offers something for everyone.
At the summit, you can learn how your health coverage will change with the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, how to effectively continue medical care for your adolescents, how mental health issues are handled to ensure public safety or what classes college students should take to pursue a career in healthcare, the borough's number one employer.
The main goal of this summit is to begin to set your work plan for the coming years, a work plan that will reverse your health indicators and ultimately lead to a better overall quality of life for those that live, work and raise their families in the Bronx. The agenda for the summit has been finalized, so please take a few minutes to register for our Health & Wellness Summit if you haven't already, and sign up for your preferred breakout sessions.