The federal government distributes the $14.5 billion program for poor students, known as Title I, to states and school districts based on four separate formulas. Here is how they work: Basic Formula This formula allocates Title I dollars to school districts based on the number of poor students they serve. A district qualifies for the funding if it has at …

An MBA is a 2-year semester-based course. During the first year, you concentrate on the subjects and topics that concern business management and administration in general. At the end of your first year, you will get to choose a subject for specialisation based on your preferences and your career goals. In this article we‘ll throw some light on the things …

Booklets for the redesigned exam leaked online within days of the test. The ongoing failures to secure the SAT are prompting some college officials to question the validity of exam scores. On the morning of Saturday, March 5, students gathered at test centers around the United States to take the SAT, the all-important college entrance exam. The day was momentous …

The fact that we’re living in an interconnected world is often taken for granted. With all in one TV and internet offers available today, there are more homes ‘connected’ to the internet today than ever before. While this is a good thing, especially for sharing information, it comes with its own challenges. More people are investing in ‘smart’ home devices such …

Here are our tips on how to pitch a strong idea and write a successful piece for the Higher Education Network We want to hear your ideas about life in universities. Photograph: Alamy We have a large and active community of members on the Guardian Higher Education Network, many of whom write blogs and comment pieces for us. We value …

Want to get your ideas out to a wider audience? Get involved in the busy, brilliant world of anonymous academics on Twitter ‘Creative, flexible academic voices are emerging, more closely linked with the public rather than the ivory towers.’ Photograph: Alamy The rise of social media is viewed by many as yet another means of procrastination. Yet academics are increasingly …

There’s been tons of buzz surrounding the battle betweenhotels and home-sharing services of late, with several studies pitting Airbnb against the hotel industry. But a new study from bus travel booking website Busbud reveals there are pros and cons to each when it comes to pricing. Busbud analyzed approximately 220,000 Airbnb listings and average hotel rates on Hotels.com over the first …

With constraints of budget, it can often be a huge commitment of time and effort to buy a house. A good realtor can, however, change the scenario of buying homes for you by helping you through the process. The trick there is to look for and choose the real estate agent that meets your needs.  Experience with Low Budget Clients …

Photo courtesy of MSC Cruises Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has released a quarterly cruise industry outlook report, and as cruise line and travel agent relations evolve, the industry as a whole benefits with increased sales numbers.   [Source:- travelpulse]

t rolls around every single year like clockwork, and yet there’s no chance you ever get tired of the Holidays and Christmas season. Everyone’s off from school and college, and a lot of us are off from work in the week leading up to the 25th. Some get together with family; others with close friends; there are different things to …