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An affordable (free) option for postsecondary education
Friday, July 23rd, 2010 by JKAF Staff

An affordable (free) option for postsecondary education

Competition once again trumps the status quo in the postsecondary education sector. The “affordability” factor is consistently cited as a barrier for many seeking to continue their postsecondary education. But, did you know you can learn from some of the most prestigious universities for free? Thanks to technology and a change in mindset a growing number ...

. . . . Adult Learners . High School . Non-Traditional Students . Online Learning . Paying For College . Students

West Side students:racking up college credits, saving cash
Friday, June 11th, 2010 by Joanne Wade

West Side students:racking up college credits, saving cash

West Side High School in Dayton, Idaho started offering college level courses to their students in 2001.  What started as a desire by Superintendent Melvin Beutler to expand the course offerings for college bound students has turned into the model for Distance Education programs in the state of Idaho. Mr. Beutler contacted nearby Utah State University ...

. . . Early College Credit . High School . Online Learning . Parents . Paying For College . Students . Topics

Idahoans helping more Idaho students go to college.
Thursday, April 8th, 2010 by JKAF Staff

Idahoans helping more Idaho students go to college.

Act now to contribute to Idaho’s Opportunity Scholarship Fund. It’s easy! Just check the box on your Idaho tax return designating a portion of your refund to the Opportunity Scholarship. Your donation will help hundreds of Idahoans in their quest for post-secondary education. Higher education leads to better jobs, a stronger economy and a more ...

Parents . Paying For College . Policymakers

KnowHow2GoIdaho.org – on line now
Friday, March 26th, 2010 by JKAF Staff

KnowHow2GoIdaho.org – on line now

Visit the Idaho KnowHow2Go web site for advice, tips, resources, and the 4 action steps to college. Middle school, high school, college students, and adults will find information they can use to go on to education beyond high school.

Adult Learners . High School . Middle School . Parents . Paying For College . Students

5 of my favorite college links
Friday, February 5th, 2010 by Julie Best

5 of my favorite college links

Here are five excellent web sites with useful information for students, teachers, and policymakers: http://www.actstudent.org/explore/    things students need to know to plan for high school courses, prepare for the ACT, or choose a career direction http://www.knowhow2go.org/index.php   4 steps you must take to get to college for high schoolers or adults http://www.pathwaystocollege.net/  easy access to research-based policies, practices, and ...

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High School Is Not Enough: Go On.