Category Archive for: ‘Education’
Essays in the AI Era: Still the Heart of College Admissions
Dr. Patricia Walker, Ph.D Introduction: The Big Question In a world where artificial intelligence is changing the way we work, study, and communicate, students and parents are asking: Do college essays still matter? Given that tools like ChatGPT or Gemini can produce refined writing in …
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Gurukul Academy: The Future of Hindu Education in America By Nilam Ramchandani
For centuries, the Hindu community has excelled in every field imaginable—medicine, technology, business, academia, and beyond. We have built the most expensive and magnificent temples outside of India, created billion-dollar enterprises, and produced some of the brightest minds shaping the world today. And yet, in …
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Nourishing Dreams: How Akshaya Patra’s Mid-Day Meals Empower India’s Future
In the heart of India, a revolution brews—not of swords and slogans, but of nutritious meals and the dreams they nurture. Akshaya Patra, a pioneering NGO, has transformed the mid-day meal concept into a gateway of hope for millions of children. This story focuses on …
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College Application Deadline Information for 2025 Graduates
By Marjorie Licht When asked by parents “when are college applications due?” There is no one answer, and for 2025 graduates there are some new answers, especially if you are applying to the University of Florida. First, let’s explain the general types of application deadlines …
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The Ever-Changing Landscape of College Admissions
The journey towards securing a place at a college or university in the US is constantly in flux. From the ever-evolving policies surrounding standardized tests to the challenges posed by a growing applicant pool, the factors influencing admissions decisions can be complex and opaque. To …
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Ekal Vidyalaya: Transforming Lives
By Chahna Tailor Gupta Growing up in South Florida, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing the incredible impact of the Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation firsthand. From attending the annual events to volunteering and now serving as the President of the South Florida Chapter, my journey with …
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Namaste 2023: A Celebration of Indian Culture in South Florida
Namaste 2023: A Celebration of Indian Culture in South Florida Akshaya Patra is thrilled to announce the return of Namaste! 2023 to South Florida, and it promises to be bigger and more entertaining than ever before. Building on the success of Namaste! 2022, our inaugural …
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Make Learning FUN again for Kids! By Dr. Vijay Apte
Do you agree that these days kids spend the vast majority of their time either in front of a screen or being shuffled from activity to activity? There’s something I’ve noticed over the last few years that bothers me: Most of the kids I see …
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What kind of parent are you? By Dr. Namitha Raju
Most of us are aware of the controlling parent and the lenient parent. A controlling parent manages their kids’ behaviors using dominating techniques such as threats, yelling, shaming, sarcasm, or punishments. Parents who use control don’t like it but feel compelled to use it. Moreover, …
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