

What is the Reggio Emilia Approach and Why Does it Matter?
The Reggio Emilia Approach is a core philosophy of preschool education which gives advocacy to children within the classroom. At Riverside Magnet School, we take a Reggio Emilia inspired approach to learning. We celebrate the learning process with reflection, documentation, … Continue reading What is the Reggio Emilia Approach and Why Does it Matter?

Job Networking Tips for Students
It’s sometimes said that if you want to get ahead, it’s not what you know; it’s who you know. While your job skills and education are paramount to getting ahead in your chosen field, networking is definitely an important skill … Continue reading Job Networking Tips for Students

Giving Twice To Support College Scholarships
In mid-September, the Goodwin College Foundation hosted its annual Fall Scholarship Reception at the school’s main campus in East Hartford. Each fall, the reception brings donors together with the students who have benefitted from their generosity, particularly those students who … Continue reading Giving Twice To Support College Scholarships

Celebrate Manufacturing Day with Goodwin College
The first Friday of October marks Manufacturing Day, a national movement honoring the importance of manufacturing in the United States. This year, Manufacturing Day falls on Friday, October 7th, 2016 – and Goodwin College is celebrating! Manufacturing Day is an … Continue reading Celebrate Manufacturing Day with Goodwin College

Goodwin’s College: Career Training Programs for a Workforce
Henry Ford once noted, “Whether you think you can or whether you think you can’t, you’re right.” At Goodwin College, dedicated educators and student support service providers work diligently to show students that indeed they can. Goodwin’s flexible degree programs … Continue reading Goodwin’s College: Career Training Programs for a Workforce

Gene Haas Foundation Awards $15K to Goodwin College CNC Machinist Training
Goodwin College in East Hartford has been awarded a $15,000 grant for scholarship support by the Gene Haas Foundation, based in Oxnard, California. Representatives of the Foundation met with the faculty and staff members for a check presentation in September … Continue reading Gene Haas Foundation Awards $15K to Goodwin College CNC Machinist Training

Your Ultimate Guide to Accelerated Nursing Programs
In the world of healthcare, there is an increasing emphasis on higher education in nursing. More employers are seeking trained and educated nurses with a bachelor’s degree. A bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) can improve a nurse’s job prospects, increase … Continue reading Your Ultimate Guide to Accelerated Nursing Programs

Must-Know Ethical Standards for Human Service Professionals
Human services is a career path that requires a great amount of compassion, trust, and the acceptance of others. It is a field full of heart, devotion, selflessness, and most of all – responsibility. Human service professionals are devoted to … Continue reading Must-Know Ethical Standards for Human Service Professionals

How to Become a Preschool Teacher: 3 Must-Have Requirements
Did you know that, between the ages 3 and 5, a child’s vocabulary expands from 300 words to 2,500 words? Or that these early years are of the most important for social and intellectual development? Many people are starting to … Continue reading How to Become a Preschool Teacher: 3 Must-Have Requirements

ADN vs BSN Infographic
Curious about the different between pursuing an associate degree in nursing and a bachelor’s degree in nursing? Wondering whether you should transition your RN to a BSN? Connecticut is advancing towards an 80% BSN workforce by the year 2020, and … Continue reading ADN vs BSN Infographic

Never Too Early To Be Prepared for Careers in Management
Today’s economy and competitive job market demand more educational training than in previous decades. In order to meet the ever-increasing need for graduates who are truly ready to hire, colleges are searching for ways to ensure their students will succeed … Continue reading Never Too Early To Be Prepared for Careers in Management

Grants Support Goodwin College’s South Meadows Nature Trail Expansion
Goodwin College has been awarded multiple grants from state and private sources to facilitate the construction of a 12,400-foot-long nature trail in the South Meadows section of the Connecticut River floodplain, linking an ADA-compliant trail to a regional trail network … Continue reading Grants Support Goodwin College’s South Meadows Nature Trail Expansion

Pursue Your Nursing Education at Goodwin
Are you an aspiring nurse looking to jumpstart your nursing education? Are you a seasoned RN looking to explore new nursing opportunities? Nursing is a great career choice! In fact, it is one of the most valued, gratifying, and in-demand … Continue reading Pursue Your Nursing Education at Goodwin

Nursing School Requirements at Goodwin College
Are you looking to become a registered nurse in CT? Congratulations! Nursing is an absolutely vital part of the health care field, and upon graduation you’ll be working closely with patients who need your care. If you’re looking to attend … Continue reading Nursing School Requirements at Goodwin College

5 BSN Classes You Should Consider Taking
“The day is coming when trained nurses will be required to possess a college education before being admitted to training.” — Susan B. Anthony, 1902 If you’re thinking about a BSN degree, your education is a gateway to a better … Continue reading 5 BSN Classes You Should Consider Taking

What Will You Learn from Public Health Education?
Today’s world is more globally connected than ever. And with the rapid spread of travel and information, comes the potential for public health risks. No one likes to think about public health emergencies like SARS and the Zika virus, but … Continue reading What Will You Learn from Public Health Education?

Medical Assistant Training Program
Medical Assistant Training Program The healthcare industry is thriving. In fact, it is the fastest growing field among all other industries in the United States. In the next decade, millions of medical job openings will need to be filled. The … Continue reading Medical Assistant Training Program

Flash Forward: What Can You Do with a Nursing Degree?
What do you picture when you think of a nurse? Most people immediately think of a floor or bedside nurse. Many believe that nursing primarily entails asking questions, giving shots, and checking vital signs. They picture scrubs and stethoscopes. Some … Continue reading Flash Forward: What Can You Do with a Nursing Degree?