March 6, 2024
Via: Inside Higher EdFaculty and staff members are increasingly being called upon to help students with their mental health, addressing stress, anxiety and depression, among other challenges. In a January survey of faculty members, 76 percent said they believe supporting students’ mental health […]
February 29, 2024
Via: Inside Higher EdOhio University announced Monday that it was “temporarily pausing” race-based diversity scholarships in light of last summer’s Supreme Court ruling striking down affirmative action, according to a statement from the university. “We are temporarily pausing the awarding of impacted scholarships, […]
February 29, 2024
Via: Inside Higher EdThe headline of the lead article in the Feb. 27, 2024, edition of Inside Higher Ed says, “Facial Recognition Heads to Class. Will Students Benefit?” I have an answer to the question posed at the end: no. No, facial recognition […]
February 28, 2024
Via: eSchool NewsThe tapestry of America’s history is arguably woven with threads of multiculturalism, reflecting a nation that has embraced diversity since its inception. In many ways, the history of multicultural education runs parallel with the history of the United States, because […]
February 26, 2024
Via: Higher Ed DiveThe use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in higher education has skyrocketed in the last year, but what does research tell us about how students are responding to technology? VitalSource’s team of learning scientists recently conducted the largest empirical evaluation […]
February 22, 2024
Via: Higher Ed DiveThe documents remind K-12 schools and colleges of their federal legal responsibilities to provide accommodations, if needed, to students with these common medical conditions. For example, one of the resources noted that students with asthma may need to be excused […]
February 21, 2024
Via: K-12 DiveThe documents remind K-12 schools and colleges of their federal legal responsibilities to provide accommodations, if needed, to students with these common medical conditions. For example, one of the resources noted that students with asthma may need to be excused […]
February 20, 2024
Via: U.S. Department of EducationThe Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) released four new resources today with information for students, parents and families, and schools addressing civil rights of students with disabilities, as well as a data snapshot about education access for […]
February 19, 2024
Via: eSchool NewsIn the current educational environment, there seems to be extremely high levels of staff stress, burnout, and generally low morale. In education, where the success of students is intricately linked to the motivation and dedication of faculty and staff to […]
February 19, 2024
Via: Inside Higher EdThe University of Michigan said it asked one of its vendors to stop work, following an offer on social media to sell student data to train artificial intelligence. “Student data was not and has never been for sale by the […]
February 15, 2024
Via: Ed SurgeAfter transitioning from teaching adolescents to educating adults, I’m challenged to understand people in the context of their identities and workplaces, especially when that context is unclear to me and those I educate. I do this while combating a flattening […]
February 14, 2024
Via: eSchool NewsEvery classroom is a busy place, but STEM-specific classrooms are built on collaboration, communication, and hands-on inquiry. Things are bound to be extra noisy and energetic. This isn’t a bad thing–it’s “the sound of learning,” as a coworker of mine […]
February 12, 2024
Via: K-12 DiveA study of education systems globally shows there are universal strategies that lead to transformative and sustained improvements, according to a report released Friday by McKinsey & Company, a management consulting company. Those strategies — while needing to be tailored […]
February 9, 2024
Via: eSchool NewsThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) calculated global economic output loss will total $28 trillion dollars between 2020 and 2025 as the result of the COVID-19 virus that impacted businesses and education. Our schools are still pivoting to serve students and […]
February 8, 2024
Via: eSchool NewsAsk most parents if their children’s school should start an esports team, and you’ll be met with reluctance. Video games? In the classroom? Absolutely not! The reasons why pile up quickly. Some worry it could lead to their children spending […]
February 8, 2024
Via: K-12 DiveSchool districts can now access uncapped, noncompetitive and unlimited direct payment in lieu of federal tax credits to finance clean energy initiatives like solar panels, ground source heat pumps and electric buses. These investments can result in reduced costs and […]
February 6, 2024
Via: eSchool NewsDoes “new year, new you” apply to K-12 education in 2024? Things are certainly changing in classrooms, schools, and districts, as edtech tools, digital learning resources, and instructional strategies evolve to meet the needs of every learner. From cybersecurity and […]
February 6, 2024
Via: EdSourcePublic schools in California are facing historic staffing challenges: rising rates of dissatisfaction and burnout within the current workforce and unprecedented shortages of future teachers, as increased housing and education costs deter potential teachers from entering the field. But university […]
February 2, 2024
Via: K-12 DiveDuring the pandemic, the U.S. Department of Education put CSI and other support and improvement statuses mostly on pause. “The pandemic wreaked havoc on assessment systems,” education groups and civil rights organizations told Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona in an […]
January 31, 2024
Via: eSchool NewsAs we usher in the new year, educators and industry leaders are eagerly anticipating the top education trends for 2024. The education industry has witnessed a rapid evolution in recent years, marked by new ideas and emerging technologies. In 2024, […]