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January 10, 2025International Travel Safety

By: Dr. Ken and hi s Homeland Security Series Ensuring the safety of citizens is the cornerstone of homeland security efforts. Since the majority of those citizens are domestically based, we typically think of homeland security efforts as those actions taken to protect citizens here at home. However, safeguarding citizens abroad is another important element of homeland security. In this installment, we look at actions everyone should take when considering travel abroad, especially when traveling to unfamiliar locations or destinations. We’ll examine strategies for identifying potential threats, steps to take before you go, and some practices you should follow when traveling. These tips are especially important if you are planning any travel to locations with potential hazards for travelers. Identifying the threat? Currently the United States Department of State, lists 20 countries as do not travel and 22 countries as reconsider travel. To properly id... Read more

December 16, 2024Why study TESOL?

By: Dr. Robin Westerik TESOL stands for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. TESOL... Read more

December 11, 2024What is an SIS?

By: Dr. Robin Westerik Madison Education Group is leasing ATLAS, an SIS. So, what is an SIS?&n... Read more

November 13, 2024US Homeland Security: The Abbreviated History

By: Dr. Ken What is Homeland Security and how did it get its start? In the United States, Homeland... Read more