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Julia Burgos’ Poetic Legacy

February 28, 2023February 25, 2023 boricua01

Julia de Burgos – Puerto Rican Poet Julia de Burgos was a Puerto Rican poet, feminist, and activist who made significant contributions to Puerto Rican literature in the mid-twentieth century. Born in Carolina, Puerto Rico, in 1914, Burgos grew up in a poor family and faced various challenges in her early life, including the premature death of her mother and her father’s abuse. Despite these challenges, Burgos pursued her education and developed a passion for writing and poetry that would shape her career and legacy. Burgos’s poetry is known for…

How Can A Distance Learning Course Help You Meet Your Educational Goals?

November 15, 2022November 14, 2022 boricua01

Who’s Got Time to Sit in a Classroom These days, who’s got time to sit in a classroom? Between working hard all day, or night, and other responsibilities, finding the extra time to attend a traditional campus to further education is a dream that may never come true. Because of the Internet however, online learning is becoming the wave of the future, and the future is catching up when it comes to education. Online Learning Courses More and more schools and universities around the country and the world are offering…

How To Reduce The Negative Effects Of Online Learning?

October 29, 2022October 27, 2022 boricua01

With a period of 2 years spent primarily online, the educational system has encountered new problems related to the mental and social health of children. Research shows that the increased use of technology can affect children’s literacy, critical thinking, and ability to communicate directly with people. However, technology was primarily made accessible in order to facilitate the reach of knowledge, thus, as long as it is used as a tool and not a way of living it can help children learn more. This article will refer to the general adverse effects…

Federal Aid For Your College Education

October 18, 2022October 16, 2022 boricua01

The Federal government is one of the best sources for college financial aid. From low interest loans to free grants, the array of government aid is open to just about everyone. As long as you have passing grades and financial need, you almost certainly qualify for something. The search for federal aid begins with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This form can be filled out on paper or submitted online. Once it is processed, the government will make a judgement about the level and kinds of aid…

How to Write an Essay Perfectly to Score Maximum Marks?

October 12, 2022October 14, 2022 boricua01

Every student wants to score good marks in exams in his/her academic life and also wants to maintain performance. The essay is an important part of English subjects and in exams, students have to write an essay in their own words. But due to low vocabulary and poor grammar, they can’t be able to write. Additionally, there is another issue for students in essay writing sometimes they don’t know about the significant points of an essay, and then they lose their marks. One more thing is very essential for the…

Ways to Pay for Your College Education

October 1, 2022September 29, 2022 boricua01

Higher Education and Financial Reality Many of us dream of obtaining a higher education in order to fulfill our dreams; however the financial reality is that obtaining a college education can be difficult. While there are myths commonly circulating that there are a number of scholarships available to help defray the costs of college, the truth is that while you may be eligible for one or more scholarships these generally won’t cover the entire cost of your education. Even in the event that you obtain a full ride scholarship covering…

Money and Education

September 12, 2022September 29, 2022 boricua01

Education Funding We like to think of public education of our children as a pure science that is populated by people who are above the humdrum worries of life and live only for the joy of filling young minds with truth. But like anything else, schools do well or poorly largely driven by money. Now one of the justifications for government funding of schools is you take out of the educational process any graft or influence peddling by private interests. In theory if corporate interests or even wealthy individuals can…

Getting Ahead In Your Career With An Online Education

August 29, 2022September 5, 2022 boricua01

The Path to Get Ahead The path to get ahead, as many studies and surveys have brought out, is taking some online courses or getting an online degree. This opportunity that has rapidly evolved in the recent years allows many of us who do not have access to university or college campus due to various reasons to get ahead and obtain an education certification. Today, more and more institutions are offering a variety of classes online and you can choose between a certificate, a diploma or even a degree. Online…

5 Reasons Why Online Courses Are Becoming So Popular In 2022

August 27, 2022 boricua01

Over the last few years, traditional education has changed radically. In the internet’s age and new technologies, being physically present in a classroom isn’t the only way to learn. Today, as long as you have access to the internet, you can get a quality education anytime and anywhere. An era of online education is now upon us. Over 30% of American students in higher education take at least one distance course, according to the Babson Survey Research Group. Online education can be an excellent option for teens and adults alike.…

Re-elect Karen Perez for School Board District 6

April 14, 2022August 27, 2022 boricua01

WE NEED KAREN PEREZ As your Hillsborough County School Board member, Karen Perez is a calm and rational voice on the issues confronting our district. She holds the administration accountable for its mistakes and works diligently to ensure our limited resources make it to the classroom. She has fought uphill battles to make sure the first cuts due to budget shortfalls were at the administration level and not among our teachers and support staff. Karen’s fight against waste, such as overpriced software and bloating of the top executive payroll, is well…