Students

Articles on a wide variety of issues students face. Learn about everything from study habits and test taking skills to the benefits of advanced placement classes and gifted education. If you want to know more about college savings plans or which college or vocational school to attend you will find articles on all of this and more in this student section of EducationBug.

Students Articles

Public Library Services
Not Just Books: Public Library Services - Libraries offer many services you many not be aware of, like promoting community outreach programs and events. Keep reading to find out more about services public libraries offer.

The Facts about Getting a GED
Are you considering taking the General Education Development, also known as GED, test? Is a high school diploma better than a GED? Read this article to find out the pros and cons of a GED and the facts about getting a GED.

Start College Classes While in High School
It's a great idea start college classes while in high school. Many schools offer concurrent enrollment to high school students wishing to take classes at the local college, university, and many even offer online education college classes.

Private School Applications
Many private schools require students to submit applications. Applications are a key way private schools get to know prospective students and their families. Find out more about the process of private school applications in this article.

Private School Interviews
Private school interviews are typically part of the application process. To enroll in a private school a student submits an application, the school interviews, then decides. Follow our helpful hints for a successful private school interview.

What are Learning Disabilities
Learning disabilities (LD) are a set of neurological disorders that affect the brain in one (or more) of several areas of dealing with information. Keep reading to learn about specific learning disabilities and difference from other disorders.

Summer Reading Program
Summer reading programs offer children the opportunity to maintain their reading skills and further their reading education. Summer reading programs are often sponsored by libraries, bookstores, and government agencies.

After School Programs
After school programs are designed to provide safety and educational opportunities for students. This article will review the benefits of after school programs, as well as types of after school programs.

Standardized Testing Statistics
What are standardized test scores? How does standardized testing work and how do the testing scores apply to you and your education? Keep reading to find information and statistics associated with standardized testing.

Advanced Placement Tests
Advanced Placement (AP) tests are offered in most high schools. This article will review the AP test subjects, advanced placement test scoring, and the pros and cons of advanced placement exams/tests.

Online Education
Online education is not just for college students. In this article we review online education options for home school, high school students, college students, continuing education, and online education for professional development.

School Testing
There are several different kinds of testing in schools. This article has information on different kinds of school testing. Get school testing information on classroom tests, district and state tests, national tests, and college admissions testing.

Concurrent Enrollment
Concurrent enrollment involves high school students taking college courses. This article has information on concurrent enrollment through summer courses, concurrent enrollment through distance learning, and other concurrent enrollment opportunities.

Study Habits
Having good study habits is impairitive to your educational success. This article has information on three things to help you with making good study habits, and also things to consider when forming these study habits.

College Books
College books are a part of the cost of going to college. This article has information on purchasing your college books at the college bookstore or purchasing your college books online. Keep reading for tips on getting your college books.

Gifted Education
Gifted students need gifted education. This article defines gifted education and has information on how gifted children are identified, meeting the needs of a gifted child, and gifted education effects of the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act.

College Savings Plans
College savings plans are a great way to invest in your childs future. This article has information on several college saving plan ideas such as; prepaid tuition plans, Roth IRAs, Mutual Bonds, US Saving Bonds, 529 plans, and more...

Arts vs Sciences
When choosing a college major you may be asked to choose between art vs. sciences. This article defines the arts and sciences, compares the differences in art vs. science majors and classes. Keep reading for more on arts vs. sciences.

Math Symbols
Math is all about symbols! We start learning math symbols when we learn to count. Read this article to find out more about math symbols: numerals, math symbols: operations, math symbols: equalities and inequalities, and math symbols: set theory.

College vs Military
When considering ones options after high school, college vs. military is often a top choice. This article looks at what colleges have to offer and what the military offers, as well as some incentives for combining college education with military service.

College vs High School
In this article we take a look at college vs. high school. What changes and differences do you need to prepare for as you make the transition from high school education and lifestyle to that of a college education and lifestyle?

Common Proverbs
Common Proverbs are common sayings that capture basic truths. In this article we learn about some characteristics of common proverbs as well as see a lot of fun examples of some well known sayings that you may not have even known were proverbs.

Become a Teacher
This article talks about what one has to do to become a teacher. There are four main ways to become a teacher. Read this article to learn about these four ways as well as types of certification, certification in different states, and what reciprocity is.

Continuing Education
Continuing education covers a large variety of education areas including adult education, degree programs, or just learning a new skill. Read this article to learn about types of continuing education and places you can take continuing education courses.

Student Support
Student support is a major topic for any new college student. Read this article to learn more about student support relating to health issues, finances, course selection, multicultural student support, and navigating the campus and university's website.

Student Jobs
Read this student jobs article to get more information on student job opportunities, what types of jobs are good for students, and some basics on where to start looking for a job if you are a student. Learn to reap the benefits of having a student job.

Distance Education
Distance education, or distance learning, is a very beneficial tool used in education of all types worldwide. Read this article to get more information on types of distance learning, who can benefit from distance education, and how distance learning works.

College vs Work
College vs work is on the mind of most teens nearing high school graduation. For a teenager deciding between college and work can be very difficult. Read this article to learn about the pros and cons of college vs work. It's not just about making money.

Teacher Day
Teacher Day is a day to celebrate teachers, much like we celebrate our mothers and fathers with Mother's Day and Father's Day. Learn more about this tradition, when Teacher Day was started, and how and when people celebrate Teacher's Day. Thank a teacher!

School Bus Safety
School bus safety is very important. Read this article for more information on teaching kids bus safety. Also, learn what you can do as a driver to help insure safety around your school bus. Read these safety tips for drivers, passengers, and others.

Benefits of Higher Education
What are benefits of higher education? Obviously more money is a big motivator for more education. Other benefits of attaining an associate degree, bachelor degree, master degree or PhD, may include more savings and learning new hobbies.

Online Technical Schools
Pros and cons of online technical schools? What is a technical college or vocational school? Is an online vocational school the same as a technical school you attend in person? Get tips on what to look for if you are considering an online technical school.

School Library
With a public library in nearly every town why do schools have a school library as well? Read this article about school libraries and the benefits of having a school library in addition to a public library. Get school library resource info and more.

Accredited Vocational Schools
Not all vocational training is received in a school: apprenticeships and on-the-job training are time-honored ways of learning certain trades and learning them well. But if you’re looking for a vocational school, make sure you find an accredited one.

Trade School Programs
More and more, websites use the term trade school as an equivalent of vocational school or career school. This ignores the fact that many vocational and career schools do not teach the trades - which is the point of going to trade school. Learn more here.