How social media can help build your career
Commentary by Chara If you’re like most people, you use social media to stay connected with friends, follow breaking news and be entertained. You might want to consider using social media in another way: to help you build your career. Many company recruiters use LinkedIn and other social media platforms to find out information about […]
What are these tests my kids keep mentioning?
Commentary by Dermidio Juez-Perez Some parents with high school-aged children might have heard their children mention having to take standardized tests – specifically, the ACT or the SAT. And they might have wondered why their kids must take them. The ACT or SAT are tests used by most universities as part of their admissions process. […]
How to help your kids go back to school
Commentary by Katherine Diaz Back-to-school season is in full swing. According to a 2015 Oxford Learning statistic in 2015, an “equivalent of one month of overall learning is lost after summer vacation.” So before this school year starts, help your children get back into their academic rhythm. Here are a few tips to help your […]
Scholarships available for area students
By Emiliano Gross Many Kansas City area students seeking a college education will need financial aid. For those who don’t want to take out student loans, there are scholarship opportunities available. They include the following: *The Greater Kansas City Community Foundation (GKCCF): The GKCCF offers several financial aid opportunities. They include the Hallifax Scholarship for […]
Street Talk: Teen pregnancy
By Paula Alzate Statistics show teen pregnancies are decreasing in America. Everyday people are questioning the statistics. According to a Vital Statistics Rapid Release report provided by the National Center for Health Statistics, teen pregnancies have decreased by 67 percent since 1991. According to CNN, factors that have contributed to the decrease include more access […]
Your handy back-to-school checklist
Commentary by Carey Juez-Perez With a new school year approaching, families must prepare for the upcoming year in many ways. Use this back-to-school checklist to ensure your child is ready for the new school year: Register for school (this might include providing a lease or mortgage agreement and utility bills as proof of residence) Get […]
Working during high school offers many benefits
Commentary by Dermidio Juez-Perez According to a 2014 article posted online at Bloomberg.com, 52 percent of teens worked in the year 2000. However, that number has dropped significantly since then. In 2009, only 33 percent of teens worked – and in 2010, only 16 percent of high school schools had an after-school job, the article […]
Author emphasizes importance of teaching children financial lessons
By Emiliano Gross Most schools don’t teach children financial skills. As a result, parents need to teach their children those skills, especially the importance of saving money, according to journalist, commentator and best-selling non-fiction author Beth Kobliner. Kobliner, a member of the President’s Advisory Council on Financial Capability whose books include “Get a Financial Life,” […]
How to stay safe this Independence Day
Commentary by Katherine Diaz It’s another year of celebration for this nation, as we Americans observe Independence Day (July 4) with family, friends, barbecues and fireworks. Although this holiday is a great time to honor America’s independence, Independence Day also is a day that presents various safety concerns. To keep you and your family safe […]
Independence Day: More than a big barbeque
Commentary by Dermidio Juez-Perez Independence Day (July 4) celebrations will soon be here again. With them, there’ll be endless hours of barbecuing, visiting with family and parties all over this great country. But does anyone stop to think about what makes this day special? The historically correct answer to that question, of course, is that […]