Ethan Blaine

Imagine a child logging into a social media app, expecting fun and connection, only to be bombarded with harmful content or lured into a dangerous viral challenge that could cost their life. This isn’t a distant scenario but a stark reality for countless families grappling with the dark side of the

Imagine a vibrant campus, once buzzing with creativity and artistic passion, now grappling with the harsh realities of budget cuts and empty classrooms—a scene unfolding at Columbia College Chicago this year. This renowned institution, celebrated for its arts and media programs, finds itself in a

Imagine a college student, overwhelmed by mid-semester stress, unable to secure a timely counseling appointment due to packed schedules at on-campus services, feeling isolated and unsure where to turn. This scenario is all too common, but Minnesota State University (MSU) is stepping up with

In a small Indiana county where economic challenges loom large, a quiet revolution in education is taking root, promising to reshape the future for K-12 students who often fall through the cracks of traditional systems. Delaware County, with its struggling labor force participation rate hovering at

Imagine a province teetering on the edge of a workforce crisis, where the retirement of thousands of skilled tradespeople could grind critical industries to a halt. This is the reality facing Newfoundland and Labrador, and newly appointed Education Minister Paul Dinn is stepping into the fray with

Imagine a high school classroom in North Carolina where nearly four out of every ten students are quietly battling feelings of sadness or hopelessness, often without access to the help they desperately need. This isn’t a hypothetical scenario but a stark reality backed by recent surveys showing a

As we delve into the contentious landscape of education policy, I’m thrilled to sit down with Camille Faivre, a seasoned expert in education management. With a sharp focus on navigating the post-pandemic challenges faced by institutions, Camille has dedicated her career to enhancing open and

Imagine a higher education system where the escalating costs, cultural skepticism, and political divides seem to overshadow the very purpose of learning, yet a group of institutions stands firm, offering not just education but a profound sense of purpose. Lutheran colleges and universities,

Imagine a student in a remote village of Madhya Pradesh, miles away from the nearest school, yet still engaging with high-quality educational content right from a mobile phone, even during a global crisis that shuttered classrooms. This is the reality crafted by the Swayam Siddhi Chatbot, an

In a candid conversation, Ethan Blaine speaks with Camille Faivre, an education management expert who helps universities redesign open and e-learning programs. Drawing on a decade of systemwide program reviews and hands-on turnaround work after the pandemic, she explains how Florida’s public