Author Archives: Bill Jenkins



Proposals to Alter No Child Left Behind Will Affect Early Childhood Education

Jan 13th, 2012Posted by Bill Jenkins

The No Child Left Behind Act is the primary statute governing the United States federal government's role in early childhood education. The Johnson Administration passed the act as the Elementary and Secondary Education Act and was overhauled when George W. Bush joined with Democrats to emphasize its focus on standardized test scores.

Tips to Graduating From an Arizona University on Time

Jan 7th, 2012Posted by Bill Jenkins

There are a number of reasons why it is important for some student to graduate from an Arizona university with in a certain number of years. Whether it is due to career plans, financial reasons or both, some students have enhanced pressure to graduate on time. The following tips offer advice for how students can improve their chances of earning their degree on time.

What Accreditation Means to a University or Liberal Arts Program

Dec 30th, 2011Posted by Bill Jenkins

A liberal arts program or university accreditation by a nationally recognized agency provides assurance to the public, specifically to prospective students, that a university or organization meets an agency's stated requirements and criteria. The university or organization must also show that they are likely to continue to meet the stated requirement and criteria.

Finding the Right School to Earn Your Masters of Business Administration

Dec 24th, 2011Posted by Bill Jenkins

Individuals who are pursuing a Masters of Business Administration have heard again and again how important it is to choose the right business school. Students should examine everything from academic offerings to social atmosphere when considering a school. Prospective students should learn as much as possible about a university before deciding to attend.

Working Adults Returning to an Arizona College

Dec 15th, 2011Posted by Bill Jenkins

In recent years, it has become far less unusual for working adults to return to an Arizona college. Due to the large increase of individuals interested in renewing their educational efforts, many universities have developed a range of programs to assist this growing population in their pursuit of further education.

The Benefits of a Liberal Arts Degree

Dec 4th, 2011Posted by Bill Jenkins

A liberal arts degree will educate students in a broad variety of topics. Students will study a variety of subjects and will ultimately gain an improved working knowledge of the world as a whole. As opposed to focusing or specializing in one specific area, a liberal arts education will prepare students for all the opportunities and changes that occur in life.

Emergency Management: An Education in Saving Lives

Nov 26th, 2011Posted by Bill Jenkins

Emergency Management Programs provide a theoretical and applied approach to professional education of students, while ensuring relevance to the homeland security and public safety industries. Programs emphasize the fundamentals of emergency management while providing interdisciplinary course study in the skills and practices of emergency planning and management.

Summer School at a Phoenix University: Benefits and Disadvantages

Nov 20th, 2011Posted by Bill Jenkins

There are numerous benefits to attending summer school at a Phoenix university. These advantages include earning credits in a short period of time and reaching graduation at a quicker rate, financial benefits, social benefits and more. However, students must be sure to avoid the disadvantages of summer programs in order to get the most out of summer courses.

Nursing Schools Raise Awareness of American Heart Month

Nov 14th, 2011Posted by Bill Jenkins

Nursing Schools around the country have been raising awareness of the fact that February is American Heart Month. The American Heart Association has recognized February as American Heart Month since 1963. It is observed to raise awareness that cardiovascular diseases, such as strokes and heart attacks, are the nations number one cause of death.

Tips to Graduating From an Arizona University on Time

Nov 5th, 2011Posted by Bill Jenkins

There are a number of reasons why it is important for some student to graduate from an Arizona university with in a certain number of years. Whether it is due to career plans, financial reasons or both, some students have enhanced pressure to graduate on time. The following tips offer advice for how students can improve their chances of earning their degree on time.

Child Education Programs: Why the 2010 Census is Important

Oct 29th, 2011Posted by Bill Jenkins

The 2010 Census has significant implications for child education programs. 2010 census data will have a direct affect on how more than $400 billion annually is allocated to tribal, local and state governments over the next 10 years. In order for this money to be allocated accurately and fairly, the decennial census must count everybody.

Summer School at a Phoenix University: Benefits and Disadvantages

Oct 26th, 2011Posted by Bill Jenkins

There are numerous benefits to attending summer school at a Phoenix university. These advantages include earning credits in a short period of time and reaching graduation at a quicker rate, financial benefits, social benefits and more. However, students must be sure to avoid the disadvantages of summer programs in order to get the most out of summer courses.