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With the 2019 conference season now in full swing, it’s safe to say that if it involves learning, Barcharts Publishing will be in attendance. And the 2019 CAMEX Conference & Exhibition, happening February 22nd - 26th, is certainly the premier destination for all things education.With a constant presence at this great annual gathering, the friendly team from BarCharts, makers of the highly revered line of QuickStudy laminated study & reference guides, is on hand to share their vast knowledge of w …

To all the moms and dads of our youngest Sunshine State residents; did you know the Florida Prepaid College Program’s open enrollment is going on now? If not, you’re not alone.Contrary to its usual yearly start date, held every October, the Florida Prepaid College Board decided on February 1st as their new date in order to give more families better availability to plan out their children’s academic futures. According to the Board, the change allows time for families to set in motion their new fi …

Collegiate folks rejoice! The holiday vacay just ended, and yet the follow-up to the fall semester hiatus has arrived once again. Barely two months removed from family, food and festive free-for-alls, the 2019 edition of Spring Break is here! And with the chaotic planning and packing in full swing, the excitement of what’s to come reigns supreme. Sure enough, many of you are already on your way to your respective beach bash destinations. Of course, some are planning an alternate course …

The saying; “new year, new you” is about to add a whole new credential to its extensive résumé, and today's you stands ready to benefit from tomorrow's knowledge. After all, individual improvement is what New Year’s resolutions are all about. Not only can they be personal and unique, but such intentions can also run parallel to other guiding forces in the pursuit of collective success. Recently, Forbes.com published an article explaining three key education trends expected to transform …

In memoriam ... Through past experiences, we often look back on how a moment or an entire event happened simply by how we remember them. Such flashbacks help us to recall to the mind by an act of memory; think of again, as the primary definition of the word "remember" states. However, in the case of an experience that is tragic, the secondary meaning is clearly more defining: To retain in the memory; keep in mind; remain aware of. When tragedy hits so close to home …