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3 Signs Online Learning Isn't Right for You Posted: 03 Feb 2017 06:00 AM PST Now, as I approach the completion of my program, every time this topic comes up in conversation it seems like many friends, family and co-workers who are already living busy lives feel that online learning is something that might work well for others but not for them personally. In my experience, the online learning environment has allowed me to thrive in ways I was never able to in a traditional classroom. For me, the flexibility that online education offers has been a huge factor in my success, but it also requires greater self-motivation.

Senators flooded with calls, letters ahead of Betsy DeVos vote Posted: 03 Feb 2017 03:14 AM PST Early Friday morning, the Senate set the stage for the final vote on Michigan billionaire Betsy DeVos' nomination to lead the Department of Education, voting 52 to 48 to cut off debate. Meanwhile, constituents strained congressional switchboards and overloaded senators' inboxes to share their opinions on the controversial nominee. Matt House, a spokesman for Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said the Senate had been flooded with an average of 1.5 million calls each day this week.

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