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Insights from the School of Education and Social Policy at Merrimack College Early childhood education plays a vital role in the development of a child. Numerous studies have found that the years spent in kindergarten through second grade are among life’s most important. Teachers who complete a Master of Education in Early Childhood Education degree program prepare […]
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Merrimack College’s Online Master’s Degree in Data Science Recognized Top 20 Nationally Intelligent.com recognized Merrimack College’s Master’s Degree in Data Science on its national list of the Best Online Master’s in Data Science Degree Programs for 2020. In addition to being in the top 20 programs on the list, Merrimack College was featured as offering the fastest […]
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Insights from the School of Education and Social Policy at Merrimack College Educators with expertise in curriculum and instruction are in high demand in Massachusetts and across the nation. The ability to both design educational curricula and develop best practices for curriculum implementation is highly valued by school districts, colleges, and universities. Earning a Master of […]
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Insights from the School of Education and Social Policy at Merrimack College English as a Second Language (ESL) teachers have become increasingly important as more children enter the public school system from other countries and homes where English is not spoken. ESL teachers provide formal education to these students, preparing them to succeed in the […]
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Insights from the School of Education and Social Policy at Merrimack College Earning an online master’s degree can be challenging to fit into your lifestyle, particularly if you are a teacher, and even more so if you have parenting responsibilities. But when you consider the upside of earning a graduate degree in teaching, you realize it can […]
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Insights from the School of Education and Social Policy at Merrimack College Educators who teach children with moderate disability have a rewarding job, but also face many challenges. Some classroom tips that can help teachers include establishing a well-thought-out classroom structure, using a direct instruction method, using the scaffolding teaching method, creating a positive culture, […]
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Insights from the Girard School of Business. Earning a graduate accounting degree prepares accountants for the best jobs in the profession, including chief financial officer, strategic management accountant, and management analyst. In addition, an accounting degree can help you earn credits needed to become a certified public accountant. A Master’s Degree in Accounting can qualify you for many […]
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Insights from the Girard School of Business and the School of Science and Engineering There’s no doubt the United States faces a shortage of people educated to take on a career in big data or other fields that require an education in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math). That’s created a situation where there are many opportunities […]
Insights from the School of Education and Social Policy at Merrimack College Many teachers are attracted to early childhood education because they know the critical importance of these years to a person’s later development. Those who seek to become the best in this area choose to enter graduate-level early childhood education degree programs. In Massachusetts, completing a graduate-level early […]
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Insights from the Girard School of Business Many challenges face accountants in the future but none top the issues of integrating innovative technology into the profession and keeping up with the rapid pace of change.  Those are the findings of a recent survey conducted by Accounting Today. The trade magazine sought informed opinions on the biggest challenges facing accountants by talking with accounting firm leaders, accounting […]