The Role of Parents in a Reggio Emilia Education
The Reggio Emilia approach to early childhood education is acclaimed for so many reasons. In this alternative philosophy, children are situated at the center of learning. Reggio Emilia communities regard children differently than traditional educational systems, even from the very … Continue reading The Role of Parents in a Reggio Emilia Education
Reggio Emilia vs. Montessori: Which is Right for Your Child?
Are you considering the different preschool or elementary school options for your child? Choosing a school is a momentous choice for parents like you, and it is important that all options be measured before deciding on the best fit for … Continue reading Reggio Emilia vs. Montessori: Which is Right for Your Child?
Magnet School vs. Public School: What’s the Difference?
Magnet schools are free and public, however, they do differ from your traditional public schools. Confusing? Just a little bit. Objectives, curriculum, and funding make magnet schools and public schools very distinct in their approaches to education. There is no … Continue reading Magnet School vs. Public School: What’s the Difference?
Flash Forward: What Can You Do With a Homeland Security Degree?
The topics of terrorism and national security have become an inherent part of our country’s dialogue since the 9/11 attacks in 2001. Each year, the importance placed upon homeland security continues to grow. Border protection is increasing in priority. Airport … Continue reading Flash Forward: What Can You Do With a Homeland Security Degree?
What Leadership Training Courses Will Offer You
Looking to become a great leader? Everyone recognizes great managers and leaders when they see them. Chances are they weren’t born that way; they learned and developed over time. A great way to develop those skills? Take accredited leadership training … Continue reading What Leadership Training Courses Will Offer You
Considering Physical Therapist Assistant School?
Are you considering attending a physical therapist assistant school? You may want to consider pursuing a career as an occupational therapy assistant instead! Like any healthcare profession, occupational therapy assistant jobs are on the rise. But according to the U.S. … Continue reading Considering Physical Therapist Assistant School?
Mark Scheinberg Recognized as 2016 East Hartford Business Person of the Year
At the annual meeting of the Connecticut River Valley Chamber of Commerce, Goodwin College president Mark Scheinberg was recognized as the 2016 East Hartford Business Person of the Year. To commemorate the occasion, Senator Steve Casano presented an official state … Continue reading Mark Scheinberg Recognized as 2016 East Hartford Business Person of the Year
What is a Magnet School?
Navigating your way through all the educational choices for your child (and choosing the right school) takes a lot of research. You may have seen that magnet schools are one option many parents find to be quite attractive. From their … Continue reading What is a Magnet School?
Why Take College Courses in High School?
Getting a head start on college while in high school is a proactive way to set your teen up for a successful career. Even if your child is in the last years of middle school, or if you are re-thinking … Continue reading Why Take College Courses in High School?
What Can You Do with a Health Science Degree?
Economists predict that unemployment rates will surge in 2024, but despite this, the healthcare industry will experience continued market growth. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), health occupations are projected to grow much faster than the average for … Continue reading What Can You Do with a Health Science Degree?
Goodwin Hosts Critical Blood Drive — February 9
The American Red Cross has issued an emergency appeal for blood donations due to an unprecedented blood shortage. About 300 blood drives across 27 states have been forced to cancel due to winter weather, further depleting an already low winter … Continue reading Goodwin Hosts Critical Blood Drive — February 9
Finding the Right Epidemiology Program in Connecticut
Over the past decade, our population was introduced to a whole new level of disease outbreaks: the Zika Virus, the Ebola outbreak, the spread of SARs. Not to mention, chronic disorders like diabetes and obesity are becoming more frequent, and … Continue reading Finding the Right Epidemiology Program in Connecticut
The Different Types of Medical Assistants
The demand for primary care is growing, and increasing alongside it is the need for healthcare support staff. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, an upward number of healthcare practices, clinics, and medical facilities are seeking trained professionals … Continue reading The Different Types of Medical Assistants
How to Get Into a Magnet School
Congratulations! You’ve set your sights on a magnet school for your child. Whether you’re considering a pre-school or elementary magnet school like Riverside Magnet for your tyke, or sending your teen to a specialized high school like Connecticut River Academy, … Continue reading How to Get Into a Magnet School
The Need for Skilled Manufacturers: Which Manufacturing Skills Are Employers Seeking?
In 2016, the number of open positions in the United States’ manufacturing industry reached its highest in the last 15 years. The shortage, industry experts say, is largely because workers do not possess the necessary manufacturing skills to do today’s … Continue reading The Need for Skilled Manufacturers: Which Manufacturing Skills Are Employers Seeking?
The Ins & Outs of an Environmental High School
Goodwin College’s magnet high school, Connecticut River Academy (CTRA), will continue to impress in 2017 with innovative, collaborative programming, forwarded by an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) grant. The EPA is an organization that endeavors to protect human health and the … Continue reading The Ins & Outs of an Environmental High School
Connecticut River Academy: Focused on Bright Futures
Since 2014, travelers passing through East Hartford on Route 2 see a magnificent, new, four-story building situated right on the banks of the Connecticut River. If they take the exit to Riverside Drive, they can follow walkways leading to a … Continue reading Connecticut River Academy: Focused on Bright Futures
Choosing a Public Health Degree Program
Are you thinking about starting a career in public health? Then you’re ready to make a difference in the world around you; a world that is more globally connected than ever. But which public health degree program is right for … Continue reading Choosing a Public Health Degree Program