MATTHEWS –Guild Mortgage has awarded 10 scholarships to students pursuing continuing education, including Matthews resident Todd Jordan. Jordan attends South Piedmont Community College. The … [Read more...]
Plan ahead for college and after
Summer vacation is wrapping up, and many of you or your children are beginning to think about getting ready to start or return to college. But there’s important homework to do before the semester … [Read more...]
How to launch a business from your college dorm room
College students may be eager to leave the confines of their cramped dorm rooms, move into spacious offices and launch the businesses of their dreams. But why wait? “There are plenty of examples of … [Read more...]
The ABCs of academic excellence
Concepts like combing your hair and standing in a line to go to lunch were very foreign to me when I started school. I remember being a slow reader and having a hard time paying attention. By the … [Read more...]
Don’t let asthma affect learning
Breathing can be difficult for the 6.1 million children living with asthma in the U.S. While there is no cure for asthma, according to the American Lung Association, this chronic lung disease can be … [Read more...]
Education Briefs for Aug. 10
Family Fun Night becomes pep rally MINT HILL – The Town of Mint Hill's Family Fun Night series resumes with a Back to School Pep Rally, featuring Independence High School athletes, cheerleaders, band … [Read more...]
Four tips to stop bullying at school
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Pilot Pen has partnered with TLC star, lifestyle expert and mom Gretta Monahan to help parents erase bullying in their childrens’ lives by sharing the following tips: 1. Pay … [Read more...]
Schools had a very eventful summer
What did you do during summer break? Students of all ages struggle to encapsulate several weeks of leisure into a profound soundbite that satisfies the person asking the question. Some may be … [Read more...]
Safety first: Ways to avoid back pain from book bags
As kids begin the new school year, it's important to remember heavy backpacks can be the source of back, neck and shoulder-related pain in children. Parents should ensure children aren't carrying a … [Read more...]
Brightwood College invites the community to campus
CHARLOTTE – Brightwood College will host a back-to-school event for the community. The free event will feature refreshments and candy for kids, campus tours, face painting, crafts, and backpack and … [Read more...]