A Break From School Doesn't Mean A Break From Your Classes

Taking classes virtually allows our students to work independently, even when we do not have school!

by Emily Snyder

Given the upcoming holidays I wanted to touch base with our e2020 students.  Even through school may not be in session, this does not mean that you cannot work on your classes!  All full credit classes must be at 50% complete by . . . read more

First Person: My $50,000 Salary Felt Like Minimum Wage

by Laura Cone for Work + Money | November 14, 2011

*Note: This was written by a Yahoo! contributor. Do you have a personal finance story that you'd like to share? Sign up with the Yahoo! Contributor Network to start publishing your own finance articles.   I used to think I . . . read more

Kansas Career Pipeline is a Great Way to Explore Career Options and Begin Your Job Search

October 24, 2011

Kansas Career Pipeline is an excellent tool for job-seekers and for people who want to explore the requirements and opportunities in a given career.  Once you register on the Kansas Career Pipeline website, you will be able to customize . . . read more

Welcome Back Students!

by Emily Snyder | August 29, 2011

Welcome back students! The Hugoton Learning Academy, Hugoton Public Charter School is very excited to start another school year!  We have made many positive changes over the past summer and are excited to see them in action.  . . . read more

5 Office Etiquette Rules You Need to Know

by Amy Levin-Epstein for CBS MoneyWatch.com | May 9, 2011

The HLA Employability Class just finished their section on Etiquette.  For many of them the word was new, but the fundamentals of the subject were not.  It is good for us all to brush up on our etiquette in business settings. . . . read more

Top-Paying Companies

Senior account execs at Salesforce.com take home an average $318,323 total compensation annually. Which other companies offer big paychecks?

by Milton Moskowitz and Charles Kapelke

1. Salesforce.com Average total pay: $318,323 For: Senior Account Executive* Best companies rank: 52 Salesforce.com goes to extremes to reward the top performers who have helped drive its growth. No wonder this online . . . read more

Degrees That Get Job Offers

Increase your chances of getting hired by earning one of these degrees

by Chris Kyle | February 8, 2011

"You're hired." Wouldn't it be great to hear those words after you get your degree? Pick the right degree and you just may have your pick of jobs. According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), . . . read more

Hugoton Learning Academy Is Now On Facebook!

by Emily Snyder

With so many people visiting Facebook daily, how could we not jump on the opportunity to advertise our school to so many? The Hugoton Learning Academy (Hugoton Public Charter School) is now on Facebook!  We will fully update and . . . read more