Independent Consultants of Education

It was a pleasure to wake up to, yet, another inspirational/encouraging message from a former scholar in one of my College Planning and Preparation courses. It is moving to know that my efforts are truly making an impact!

She said,

“ Hi Ed,

I hope you are doing well! I don't know if you remember me but i'm Gabby from CSA. I'm currently in my College Prep class and all of what you taught me is really handy. The pace of my current CP class is slower than yours which means I am ahead of most of my colleagues. Since I have all this useful knowledge, I passed down the articles you gave us to my CP teacher to pass down to my class. Also, I might be teaching the class one day with the notes I took during your slideshows. I am truly grateful that I had the opportunity to take your class .... Thank you!”

Best,
G

Parents, Students, Guardians and others -

Are you or your child headed to college soon? The following article, written by Neil Swidey, is worth every minute that it takes to read it and sift through all of the data.

This is free information that can change the way you understand what you thought you already knew.

"Only a fool hates knowledge."



http://www.bostonglobe.com/magazine/2016/05/18/hopes-dreams-debt/fR60cKakwUlGok0jTlONTN/story.html?platform=hootsuite

The college debt crisis is even worse than you think - The Boston Globe We tell students they need a bachelor’s degree to get ahead. But for too many, the numbers no longer add up.

A former student of mine BLESSED the country with a wonderful heartfelt BOSTON STRONG tribute - CHECK IT OUT (really). The lovely face in the photo is also a former student of mine. I knew I picked the right profession

Community Post: Beautiful Tribute To The Boston Marathon Bombing Anniversary Listen to Northeastern student, Jeffrey Douyon nail an original song for the one year anniversary of the Boston Marathon Bombings.

Checked the mail yesterday and received over ten IRS 1099-MISC forms. For most people, the first reaction to IRS tax paperwork is to have a heart-attack; in fact, I used to be that way as well. But what I actually received in the mail were the results of my diligence and blessings. 2013 was a phenomenal year for Ed "Inspire for Higher" Walker and Independent Consultants of Education - and so, I take this time to say THANK YOU to those who invited us in and trusted me and/or our team. Because of you, we are one step closer to greatness!

With Appreciation,

TEAM I.C.E

So what is socialism, anyway?

http://www.ijreview.com/2014/01/107990-story-prof-fails-entire-class-illustrate-obamas-socialism-left-furious/

This Story of a Prof Who Fails His Entire Class to Illustrate Obama's Socialism Has the Left Furious This is a story you've just got to read and share...

For running the country in 2013, in addition to all of his investments, benefits, etc, President of Obama had an average net worth of $3,616,506 (note: for running the country). My initial reaction was "WOW." However, Dr. Jehuda Reinharz, former president of Brandeis University was paid $4.9 million this month. Is it just me or is there something seemingly wrong with this image?

http://www.insidehighered.com/quicktakes/2014/01/24/brandeis-paid-ex-president-49-million-month

Brandeis Paid Ex-President $4.9 Million This Month | Inside Higher Ed Brandeis University announced Thursday that it paid Jehuda Reinharz, its former president, $4.9 million this month. The funds were due to Reinharz for deferred compensation and sabbaticals that he did not take during his presidency, a Brandeis statement said. The university has been under intense cr...

What's more important, increasing your earning power or increasing your intellectual growth? Of course your response will depend on various things, but what are those things? The following article raises a few good points about the danger behind telling poor kids that college is the key to social mobility. What are you telling your child(ren)?

http://www.theatlantic.com/education/archive/2014/01/the-danger-of-telling-poor-kids-that-college-is-the-key-to-social-mobility/283120/

The Danger of Telling Poor Kids That College Is the Key to Social Mobility Higher education should be promoted to all students as an opportunity to experience an intellectual awakening, not just increase their earning power.

Community colleges have been fighting a great fight for this particular demographic (underrepresented communities) for quite some time, small private colleges play an integral role in the fight to improve the circumstances for this particular demographic; wealthy, resource rich, "elite" colleges/universities can be doing better; therefore, we need to put them in the "Hot Seat" i.e. the "spotlight." See this moment as an opportunity to collaborate vs. compete.

http://chronicle.com/article/Critics-Say-White-House-Summit/144071/?goback=%2Egde_2338734_member_5831496745959313411 #%21

Do you associate being poor with being lazy, uneducated, or unmotivated? No?Apparently, some poor students at elite colleges can't tell. The following article invites us into the mind of a "poor" college student and offers great insight that can lead to better understanding.

http://lnkd.in/dB97GqP

The Challenge Of Being Poor At America's Richest Colleges A scholarship may get high-achieving, low income students into the Ivies, but life at these schools can be tough when you’re an economic fish out of water

Great news for college bound students. Is it possible that some higher ed institutions are truly attempting to "level the playing field?" Read the following article about what many colleges/universities are pledging to do to assist young scholars. Shout out to Massachusetts schools for stepping up to the plate.

http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2014/01/17/white-house-summit-colleges-make-promises-boost-low-income-and-minority-students/i6Kt2BisryJde8NOSftljK/story.html?s_campaign=email_BG_TodaysHeadline

At White House summit, colleges make promises to boost low-income and minority students - The... WASHINGTON -- More than 80 college presidents, including several from Massachusetts, gathered at a White House summit Thursday, each bearing promises about what they will do to increase access for low-income and minority students. It was an effort by President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama to…