Our motto reflects our commitment to each and every student. We understand adolescence can be difficult and often painful. At Sundance Canyon we help our students identify their strengths and develop purpose in their lives as they look to the future with a strong foundation and leadership structure to guide them.
How The Greatest Minds in Mathematics Changed the World
Mathematics has been a vital factor in our rapid evolution as a society. The greatest minds in mathematics have used their logical and reasoning skills to come up with theorems that have helped to advance our collective understanding of math.
Infographic: Cloud Computing in Education
Following on from our recent whitepaper on Cloud Computing in Education, the team at Crucial have created a fun infographic that explains how the education sector fairs in cloud take up and device usage. Enjoy!
The Critical Value of a Nursing Education
The value of education in nursing has never been higher. According to a new study, higher education for nurses could mean the difference between life and death.
Nursing is the fastest-growing occupation in the healthcare industry, with over 500,000 new jobs to be created by 2018. Since nurses already make up the majority of the industry, that’s a lot of growth. Take a look at the infographic to learn why higher education makes a difference for nurses and their patients.
The Most Powerful Colleges in Social Media
Curious about which colleges are the most powerful when it comes to social media? This infographic delves into the most fervent college communities on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, LinkedIn and Instagram. Learn which schools post the most, which one has the most followers and more
Building For Education
At Portable Building Sales, we focus on modular buildings, and with the UK education system strained with the demand for space in their schools, the government is investing and looking at ways to improve school buildings quickly and efficiently.
In our infographic we take a look at Traditional Structures VS Modular Buildings, covering a range of topics like cost, design, lifespan and environment effects.
Let battle commence…
50 Incredible Facts About Water Infographic
Our 50 Incredible Facts About Water Infographic communicates our passion for pure water and the environment. It features 50 incredible facts about water and takes you on a journey from outer space into the average home in the UK. It covers everything from rainfall in Scotland to the International Space Station, from a Sunday Newspaper to Martian dirt.
The infographic was designed by Jessica Webb, a designer based in the UK, for Aquatec – the Pure Water People as a teaching tool and shareable resource.
Get Gorgeous Now: Six Amazing Beauty Hacks
It’s no surprise that beauty has fast grown into a multi-billion-dollar industry over the decades. As most women know, the range of hair products, skin potions, and cosmetics available at any drugstore or mall is enormous.
The Symbiosis Between Education and Income
It’s no secret that earning a college degree or a graduate degree can lead to a higher-paying job. But do you realize just how big the difference can be? We’ve broken it down to show you what kinds of jobs — and how much pay — you can expect when you earn a degree. You should never choose a major or a line of work solely for the pay, but keep these stats in mind if you’re wondering whether or not you should go back to school.
Also, think about costs as you consider pursuing more education. While a higher degree can pay off significantly, it can also come with a high price tag… Your return on investment will not only depend on how much you earn, but how much you have to pay to get that degree.
Does Homeschooling Leave You Stuck at Home?
HOMESCHOOLING: NOT ALWAYS AT HOME
Homeschooling can offer your kids a myriad of educational life experiences.
The Basics:
Over 1.5 million kids or 3% of all kids are homeschooled.
Reasons for homeschooling:
36% Religious or moral instruction
21% Concern about school environment (safety, drugs, negative peer pressure)
17% dissatisfaction with academic instruction
14% Other reasons (family time, finances, travel, distance)
7% Want to provide a non-traditional approach to education
6% health problems or special needs
IN GENERAL HOMESCHOOLED KIDS ARE SMART:
2009 homeschoolers who took the California Achievement test, The Iowa Test of Basic Skills
and The Stanford Achievement Test Scored in the:
89th percentile in reading
84th percentile in math
84th percentile in language
86th percentile in science
and 84th percentile in social studies.
Public school students scored in the 50th percentile for every category of the same tests.
THEY CAN LEARN A LOT OUT IN THE WORLD.
In The Park, The Library, Field Trips,Even Walmart, or the mall, Traveling.
Many homsechoolers use the flexibility to focus on a passion there would be no time for at school.