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3 things to know about the students arriving on campus
They're Generation Z — not millennials — and their interests are different than those of previous generations.
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Social-emotional learning can address a variety of student needs, expert says
The long-term benefits of social-emotional learning include better jobs, increased civic engagement and decreased criminal activity.
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Artificial intelligence put to use teaching students Mandarin
IBM and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute teamed up to develop a Chinese language program in a 360-degree immersive-experience lab.
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How to teach 9/11 when most students were born after the tragedy
Resources that gather firsthand accounts and historical footage are key to connecting students with the tragic events of that Tuesday in 2001.
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NYU School of Medicine to pay full tuition for all students
Current students will have the remainder of their tuition covered, while incoming students will receive full scholarships.
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Tech may be just what the doctor ordered for teacher sick days
Like snow days before them, sick days for teachers ultimately may be cured by classroom technology.
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Opinion4 worries that keep a college president up at night
Woodbury University President David Steele-Figueredo writes that institution leaders have an obligation to address these concerns for the greater good of society.
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How can administrators make the most of PD time, funds?
Strategies include involving teachers in training around topics they have experience in and keeping individual sessions to a half-hour, with recordings available afterwards.
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Higher ed finance needs fresh approach
Expert says colleges should look at cost cutting in new ways, emphasizing the need for efficiency in the business model.
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OpinionDiscipline policies that illegally punish and exclude students with disabilities must stop
Officials from the National Center for Special Education in Charter Schools say a recent lawsuit filed against Success Academy should serve as notice for districts and charters alike.
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How should higher ed address the problem of losing faculty members to industry?
Solutions include rekindling the spirit of academic research and discovery, alongside fair pay and justifiable workplace demands, some contend.
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Poll finds most Michigan residents want changes to school funding
The state is among several that have been re-examining funding formulas in recent years.
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Addressing mental health issues critical to boosting academic success
Psychologists and college leaders say helping students with their social-emotional needs is an essential part of a comprehensive education.
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Should states mandate full-day kindergarten attendance?
Research shows full-day kindergarten increases academic gains, but few states fund or require it.
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NCAA promises former basketball players scholarships to return to college
A new Division I rule requires institutions to offer players who did not graduate support if they meet certain criteria — but critics contend it should include other sports.
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OpinionHow an Indiana school district is closing learning gaps, raising student achievement
An assistant superintendent details three initiatives that helped Southwest Allen County Schools improve outcomes and professional practice.
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St. Louis U brings Alexa to every dorm room on campus
The 2,300 Echo Dots will come with pre-installed skills to provide answers to more than 100 questions about the university.
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Survey shows trend toward more self-directed professional learning
Project Tomorrow's Speak Up Survey shows teacher preferences for face-to-face professional learning conferences declined to 40% in 2017.
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Deep DiveHow Betsy DeVos is upending the Obama-era legacy of higher education
The department announced plans Friday to rescind the gainful employment rule. In our updated list of education policy changes, here's what the reversal means and much more.
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Food hardship presents persistent problem for districts
Mississippi tops the nation in hardship, with almost 26% of households with children lacking the money needed to buy food.
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Report: 50% of graduate students feel 'psychological distress'
University of Michigan report also shows that 7% of advanced degree students considered suicide in the past year, highlighting the importance of mental health resources on campus.
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ColumnPre-to-3: Application period for Preschool Development Grants opens
As part of the Every Student Succeeds Act, 40 states could receive awards ranging from $500,000 to $10 million to improve services for children, birth to age 5.
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Carthage College president shares 3 challenges for small institutions — and how to approach them
John Swallow says presidents should be "evaluating new ideas of expansion rigorously" before implementing them.
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Illinois survey highlights lack of kindergarten preparedness
The findings, based on teacher observations of students’ skills and behaviors, also reveal that 42% of students statewide are not prepared in any developmental category at all.
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Summer Reading: How to help adult students graduate
We've covered everything from cutting tuition costs to personalized learning.
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