EDUCATION
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is that your savings continues to grow with tuition inflation. The
IP gives you more freedom to invest your savings into a variety
of 17 different investment options, but your money is more fluid,
allowing you to lose or gain depending on market conditions.
There are several other options available when starting to save
for a minor, including educational savings account (ES), Uniform
Transfer/Gift to Minors Act, custodial accounts, or simply
putting money under your mattress. No matter what route you
choose, it’s never too early to start saving.
TRADE SCHOOLS
• Plumber – You’ll need your high school diploma and an
apprenticeship to become a plumber. Once you are licensed,
you can start to work, but you’re sure to need some physical
strength to take on this job.
• Diagnostic Medical Sonographer – After obtaining an
associate degree, sonographers go on to prep patients for
procedures, review and process images for physicians,
and administer ultrasounds. You’ll also be responsible for
operating imaging equipment.
• Elevator Installer – A career with high earning potential,
elevator installers repair and maintain elevators, escalators,
moving walkways, and lifts. A high school diploma and
apprenticeship is required for this role, so if you’re good with
power tools, this job might be a lift up for you.
PRE-K – HIGH SCHOOL
Over the past 30 years, the cost to attend a four-year college
has increased by 213 percent, leaving many college graduates
searching for ways to repay their student loans. Some high school
seniors are looking to avoid the hefty price tag of a four-year
degree and instead opting to attend a trade or technical school.
Trade school enrollment continues to increase since the early
2000s, but a steep decline in vocational education in the 1980s
and ‘90s led to a shortage of blue-collar workers across the
nation. Trying to gain back skilled workers has led to an increase
in wages, enticing students and parents alike to see past the old
stigma of choosing a trade school over college. Here are a few of
the best trades or vocations available.
• Air Traffic Controller – With a few years of intense training
and a certification by the FAA, air traffic controllers are
highly sought after. Individuals must have the ability to
concentrate, organize flight plans, inspect radio equipment,
and are required to be constantly vigilant to successfully
execute their job duties.
• Radiation Therapist – An associate degree is required to
land a job as a radiation therapist, along with a licensure to
practice. If you’re interested in caring for other people, this job
requires administering radiation for cancer treatments.
• Dental Hygienist – Smile! Your career could be in making
teeth brighter. Dental hygienists work to clean teeth, take
x-rays, and educate patients on oral health. They are also
ranked among the most satisfied workers. You’ll need an
associate degree to pursue this career.
• Electrician – Training to become an electrician takes about
as long as it takes to get a bachelor’s degree and a license,
but this job training pays for itself along the way. If reading
blueprints and installing or repairing wires and other
electrical components interests you, this career might be
electrifying.
The first public school opened in the United States in 1635,
and the Boston Latin School remains the nation’s oldest public
school. Early education didn’t focus on math or science, but
on the virtues of family, religion and community. Nearly 400
years later, schools are harnessing the fundamental principles
of community, and although it may look very different in this
day and age, a strong focus is being put on the importance of
creating a safe school culture and tapping into technology for
limitless learning.
In 2019, students, parents, teachers, and administrators are
seeing changes both inside and outside of the classroom. One
of the biggest changes in recent years comes in the form of
technology. Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to change
education tools and is expected to increase in implementation in
U.S. classrooms by 47.5% in the next three years, according to the
Artificial Intelligence Market in the U.S. Education Sector report.
In addition to AI, other technologies are providing students with
the opportunity to connect with classmates in other countries,
giving teachers the ability to educate a virtual classroom from
the comfort of their own home, and expanding access to
applications that were once inaccessible.
Another key focus in education this year is on ensuring
that students feel safe, connected, supported, and challenged
through a variety of different ways. School culture and safety
are being addressed and adapted based on recent school safety
concerns across the country. Teachers, administrators, families,
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