November 22, 2023
Via: K-12 DiveRecently our school district had a student who transitioned to virtual learning to finish out his junior year. He transferred to a new school for his senior year, and in theory, his grades, credits and test scores should have seamlessly […]
November 21, 2023
Via: eCampus NewsThe aftermath of the pandemic has shaken every industry category to the core, including the higher-ed sector. Not only have expenses skyrocketed and enrollments declined, but budget holders and finance staff members are asked to do more with fewer resources […]
November 21, 2023
Via: Higher Ed DiveCampuses have long been hotbeds of debate, protest and political tensions, but few issues have been as vehemently contested in recent years as conflicts related to Israel and Palestine. It is no surprise, then, that as the Israel-Hamas conflict has […]
November 20, 2023
Via: eSchool NewsA resounding 90 percent of educators in a recent survey said they believe that AI has the potential to make education more accessible. Teachers are recognizing that when implemented ethically and with thoughtful consideration, AI can help students with special […]
Economics&Strategies, Education Strategies
November 20, 2023
Via: eCampus NewsAt the beginning of most courses, I survey my students to ask them what they need from me to be successful. I went back through their answers recently to look for common themes among my students. Clear expectations The most […]
Economics&Strategies, Education Strategies
November 16, 2023
Via: eCampus NewsOur college faculty recently held a training session, during which one member shared a striking view of how emerging artificial intelligence will impact our current undergraduates. “Once they enter the workforce, they’ll never need to do anything ordinary,” said Associate […]
Economics&Strategies, Education Strategies
November 15, 2023
Via: eSchool NewsTeachers use a variety of methods to assess mastery of a topic. We use observations, quick formative assessments, longer summative assessments, and long-term benchmark assessments. The problem is that these assessments come in a variety of ways, depending on where […]
Economics&Strategies, Education Strategies
November 15, 2023
Via: eCampus NewsThe global education sector is experiencing a resurgence as international education offices are witnessing a rise in enthusiasm from international student applicants. We are at a pivotal moment, as institutions globally are actively expanding opportunities for these students, often exceeding […]
Educational Stages, Secondary Education
November 14, 2023
Via: K-12 DiveIn determining pilot schools, districts would seek input from parents, students and educators. Any school participating in the pilot program would have a communication system in place to allow teachers, administrators and staff to communicate with local emergency responders. Participating […]
Educational Stages, Preschool and Primary
November 13, 2023
Via: eSchool NewsFall is the best time of year in Montana. The air is crisp, the colors are beautiful, and, as school has been in session for two months, students and teachers alike have settled into a nice routine. It is the […]
November 8, 2023
Via: eSchool NewsAs the school year begins, an increasing share of U.S. parents are concerned about their children’s education and experience at school. More than half of parents (56 percent) say they are concerned that teachers are burned out to the point […]
November 8, 2023
Via: eCampus NewsDeclining student numbers, devalued degrees, lower retention rates, and affordability concerns continue to reshape the higher education landscape and increase competition among universities. Uncertainty about future enrollment levels creates significant financial challenges for institutions that historically have relied heavily on […]
November 7, 2023
Via: K-12 DiveThe CDC is calling for continued youth interventions and tobacco use prevention. Schools have tried a number of strategies, including introducing vape monitors and detection canines, spreading awareness and education through after-school programs and in-school materials, and taking punitive measures. […]
November 7, 2023
Via: Higher Ed DiveIn May, DeSantis signed a bill into law limiting public college instruction on certain subjects, like “theories that systemic racism, sexism, oppression, and privilege are inherent in the institutions of the United States and were created to maintain social, political, […]
November 6, 2023
Via: eSchool NewsTeaching has always been a stressful profession, but since the pandemic it has become even more so. Nearly three out of four teachers say they experience frequent job-related stress, and 59 percent say they’re burned out. The stress that teachers […]
Economics&Strategies, Education Strategies
November 2, 2023
Via: eCampus NewsSince the establishment of Departments of Continuing Education at Oxford and Cambridge Universities in the 1870’s, the free dissemination of select courses by the Lowell Institute through Harvard in the 1910’s, and the establishment of extension centers through the 1914 […]
November 1, 2023
Via: eSchool NewsFrom the moment they first set up shop centuries ago, businesses have depended on word-of-mouth to build their customer base–and today, word-of-mouth marketing is still the main driver of sales. Ninety percent of consumers are more likely to trust a […]
Economics&Strategies, Education Strategies
November 1, 2023
Via: EdSourceCould collaboration between TK-12 schools, colleges and industries improve educational equity and opportunity for the most high-needs learners? California is betting that the answer is yes and is backing that belief up with a $250 million investment in the Regional […]
October 31, 2023
Via: Inside Higher EdMillions of borrowers didn’t receive their student loan bills on time, a mistake that led thousands of borrowers to miss their payments, the Education Department said Monday. Because of that error, the department won’t pay the Missouri Higher Education Loan […]
October 31, 2023
Via: K-12 Dive“There is no time to waste when responding to an overdose, and it is critical that youth and school personnel can access naloxone on school grounds during and after school,” Cardona and Gupta’s letter said. The letter pointed to illicit […]