As the fall season nears, the spooky-loving souls of the world begin decorating their houses with ghouls and goblins, making orders for pumpkin spice lattes, and busting out old VHS tapes of “Hocus Pocus” for their annual rewatch. For some, the movie’s backdrop in Salem, Massachusetts, evokes thoughts of the Salem witch trials. Suddenly, their…
What’s happening in a child’s mind when they’re learning to read? What’s the process they go through as they transition from a nonreader to a reader? Naturally, there are plenty of theories and lots of research. Let’s review some theories of how children learn to read before looking at a generally accepted explanation and what…
If you’re interested in becoming a nurse, you’ve probably seen the terms “RN” and “BSN” pop up everywhere. ut what do they really mean, and how are they connected? An RN, or registered nurse, is a licensed healthcare professional who provides hands-on patient care, educates individuals about health conditions, and works closely with doctors and…
Did you know that modern casino design was influenced by a former gambling addict? Who would know better, right? While gambling industry organizations have fashioned guidelines for promoting responsible gaming, the methods establishments use to keep you playing are right there in plain sight. In fact, you can’t miss them—by design—even if you don’t understand…
When people picture a day in the life of an accountant, they often envision a professional diligently tapping away on the keys of a calculator while tracking the funds coming in and out of their client’s accounts. All the better to ensure the numbers add up correctly, of course. But thousands of years ago, when…
Nurses are the key to a working healthcare system and one of the fastest-growing professions in the United States. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nurse practitioners have the highest projected growth rate of any occupation in the U.S., increasing by 46% by 2031. This number will likely increase even more as the population…
“I am looking for someone to share in an adventure …” — Gandalf in “The Hobbit” by J.R.R. Tolkien Adventure calls and a hero answers. Along the way, they encounter unlikely allies, formidable foes, and trials that will test their resolve. Against all odds, they prevail, and the world will never be the same. Sound…
At some pivotal moment in our professional journey, many of us harbor a remarkable idea or long to embark on a path of independence and self-expression. Yet, most of us wonder: “How can I transform this dream into reality?” In fact, upwards of 27 million Americans dream of pursuing self-employment, but many are unsure of…
Whether you’re an educator structuring an engaging curriculum for your English language learners (ELLs) or you’re thinking about checking an item off of your bucket list by learning a second language, one thing is for sure—mastering a new language isn’t for the faint of heart. From language-learning apps to one-on-one lessons with a personal tutor,…
When it comes to recent shifts in global temperatures, changes in precipitation totals, and the imminent loss of species on land and sea, climate change is the large, disruptive elephant in the room. Caused in large part by the excessive levels of fossil fuels used to power cars and generate electricity, climate change has led…