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Preparing for Expenses That Go Beyond 529 Savings

As you likely know, funds accumulated in a 529 plan account can be used to cover a wide range of the costs your child will soon face. These include tuition,…

Patricia A. Roberts, J.D.May 11, 2026

Parenting Senior Student

The Skills That Get You the Job—and Why College Still Matters

But the question is, which skills? The basic technical skills needed to do most jobs are the price of entry. You don’t get an interview or get past HR unless…

Mitchel A. BaumFebruary 22, 2026

Academic Success

Talking About AI Use in College

While various AI supports have been around for a while, you probably became more aware of AI options when ChatGPT emerged at the end of 2022. As a college professor,…

Jason Castles, Ed.D.November 10, 2025

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Academic Success

In the AI Era We’ll All Work for the “Expert Generalist.”

They’re not just the AI experts nor the coders who can spin out algorithms like a Las Vegas dealer handing out cards. They are the “Expert Generalists”—those who can quickly…

David Q. Hao, MA, JDOctober 8, 2025

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Parenting

Outthink the Machines: Why Students Should Look Beyond AI and Build Timeless Skills for the Future

AI is a robust and growing field; many students are naturally drawn to it. But here’s the twist: while AI offers incredible opportunities, stepping back and thinking beyond the trend…

David Q. Hao, MA, JDOctober 7, 2025

Parenting

4 Items to Add to Your College Checklist

With your kid heading to college soon, you’ve created a checklist. It’s long. But here are four items you probably didn’t think to include.

ScholarShare 529April 6, 2025

College Admissions Parenting

Forget the Rankings—Find the Right Fit

Families should ask themselves: are we even asking the right questions? For parents of college-bound teens, 2025 offers the perfect moment to rethink how you approach the college search. If…

David Q. Hao, MA, JDMarch 1, 2025

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Academic Success Covid

How to Succeed in the Online Learning Environment

Faculty have refined pedagogical best practices for online teaching and learning. Staff and administrators have expanded in-person student services and activities to the virtual space, offering an array of online…

Danny Ambrose, Ed.D.January 8, 2022

Technology

Preparing for Expenses That Go Beyond 529 Savings

The Skills That Get You the Job—and Why College Still Matters

Talking About AI Use in College

In the AI Era We’ll All Work for the “Expert Generalist.”

Outthink the Machines: Why Students Should Look Beyond AI and Build Timeless Skills for the Future

4 Items to Add to Your College Checklist

Forget the Rankings—Find the Right Fit

How to Succeed in the Online Learning Environment

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