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Distance learners out perform traditional students

Posted on Thursday, February 28, 2008 | 0 comments | Permalink |

This study compares the differences between the academic performance of students enrolled in distance education courses relative to those enrolled in traditional settings, as demonstrated by their final course grades/scores within the 1990-2002 period.

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A Rebellion Against anti-Christian Bigotry in College Science

Posted on Thursday, February 28, 2008 | 0 comments | Permalink | Read More >>

Ben Stein realizes that he has been "Expelled," and that educators and scientists are being ridiculed, denied tenure and even fired – for the "crime" of merely believing that there might be evidence of "design" in nature, and that perhaps life is not just the result of accidental, random chance.

Watch the trailer or learn more.

2008 Scholarship Winner

Posted on Wednesday, February 20, 2008 | 0 comments | Permalink | Read More >>

Congratulations to Spencer Bronte, who wrote the winning essay and qualifies for a full-year scholarship with CollegePlus!

Also, congratulations to our four finalists:

We would like to extend our grateful thanks to all of the participants for their hard work and diligent efforts in excellently researching and writing about the exciting topic of Accelerated Distance Learning.

Look for the winning essay in an upcoming issue of Acceleration!

Essay Contest Deadline Approaching

Posted on Wednesday, February 13, 2008 | 0 comments | Permalink |

Essays must be in by Monday, February 18th. Please send them to scholarships@collegeplus.org. Be among the first 20 scholarship applicants to submit your essay and receive an automatic $250 scholarship valid through March 31, 2008 from CollegePlus!