Many who people have seen pictures of the glamorous resorts in the Dominican Republic assume that it is a wealthy nation. Outside of the luxury hotel district, however, there are plenty of people in the Dominican Republic who are struggling with extreme poverty. They often lack basic necessities such as adequate food, water, as well […]
Education
Keeping Germs at Bay in Your Child Care Center, Part 2
If you’re not careful, your child care center can easily become a place where contagious illnesses thrive. As important as policies for exclusion may be, the most significant factor in preventing the spread of common childhood illnesses is actually proper hygiene. Unfortunately, many illnesses become contagious while they’re still asymptomatic (lacking visible symptoms). So no […]
Keeping Germs at Bay in Your Child Care Center, Part 1
When flu season rolls around, it’s easy to resign yourself to the idea that a barrage of illnesses will be making its way through your child care center throughout the winter months. If it seems to you that kids are more likely than adults to get sick, your instincts are right! As children’s bodies build […]
How Jackrabbit Can Help Your Cheer Gym Get Organized, This Year
You make it work, of course, but your organizational processes could certainly be more streamlined, right? Like most cheer gyms, we’re guessing yours utilizes several different web-based services and software programs to make your business run (somewhat) more smoothly. But keeping it all straight can be exhausting, can’t it? And asking someone else to jump […]
How to Stop Bullies
Bullies are everywhere, and they come in all shapes and sizes. They can be found on the school playground, in the neighborhood, or even in the workplace. It is important to stop bullies before they physically or emotionally hurt you or a loved one. Bullying is a very serious issue in today’s society and can […]
Mission Trips for College Students
Spring break and summers off can be a great opportunity for college students to relax, hang out with friends, and sleep in all day. Time off from school can also be a great time to improve your life and see the world around you. This spring break or summer, consider grabbing a few like-minded friends […]
How to Save Money in College
College students are renowned for being poor and thrifty, but you don’t have to survive on Ramen Noodles in order to save money while in school. Simple tricks can help you save big while you’re in college. For example, never buy your textbooks from the school store. Yes, textbooks are a big way your college […]
Cheap College Credits
If you’re still a high school student, there are a number of ways you can earn college credits towards your degree right now without paying full price for tuition. One such way, which is extremely popular, is taking AP credits. AP (or Advanced Placement) classes are offered to high school students in a variety of […]
Universities vs. Private Colleges
Universities are an extremely popular choice among today’s college students for a variety of reasons, including universities’ relatively affordable price and broad selection of majors. Where private colleges tend to be smaller and more limited in their selection of degree-earning majors, universities tend to, in general, offer a wider range of options as well as […]
Successful College Marketing through Custom Flash Drives
What better way is there to receive college information than through the mail, especially if you’re an out of state student? How many letters of correspondence and program packets does one high school student receive their senior year from schools though? Enough that after the second week of mail, they begin giving each piece of […]