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Adtalem continues shift to professional ed
The former DeVry University parent is expanding its financial services offerings and bolstering its online nursing program, executives told analysts Thursday.
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Opinion3 ways districts can prepare facilities for back to school
Todd Amiet of the South Brunswick School District in New Jersey details why scheduling and communication are crucial to preparing for the school year.
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U of Maryland plans center near Amazon's HQ2
The university is one of several institutions building or expanding close to the new headquarters to strengthen ties with the e-commerce giant.
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2 Chicago schools merge to address segregation
A Near North Side community found merging an affluent school with a poorer one gave all students the same access to better facilities and helped bridge the racial gap.
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STEM scholarships for women could face more Title IX challenges
A group that advocates for those accused of sexual misconduct says it may file legal complaints against colleges over gender-specific scholarships.
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New grant program will focus on executive function, math
Targeted to Title I schools serving grades 3-8, the NewSchools Venture Fund initiative will pair teachers with researchers and developers to design instructional tools.
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With cuts reduced, U of Alaska opts out of financial exigency
Slashing the cuts by nearly 50% and phasing them in over three years allows the system to restructure "more methodically," said its president, Jim Johnsen.
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Deep DiveTo create a 'culture of giving,' colleges go after small donations
Acknowledging little gifts often beget bigger ones, institutions are strategically soliciting smaller contributions from students and young alumni.
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Capella U shares lessons from 5 years of competency-based education
The data, which includes challenges and considerations for implementing the model broadly, comes as more colleges adopt or show interest in it.
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Report: More states setting higher 'proficiency' standards on assessments
But some education leaders argue the term continues to create confusion.
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Common App colleges attract more out-of-state, international students
Membership in the application changes how students apply and the types of learners institutions admit, according to a new working paper.
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Changes in pay, policy may be required to address school bus driver shortages
Roughly 90% of districts and transportation contractors are struggling to find qualified school bus drivers, but there are strategies to help address the issue.
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Q&AHow colleges can hone their response to 'flashpoints' on campus
We spoke with EAB's Jane Alexander to learn where colleges go wrong when addressing crises at their institutions and what they should do instead.
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Districts launch CTE programs geared toward middle school
More school systems are eyeing earlier exposure to career pathways to help students better define educational goals through high school and beyond.
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Southern New Hampshire to offer college credit for Salesforce training
The software firm joins other tech companies working with colleges to offer or validate curriculum teaching students how to use their products.
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ColumnLessons in Leadership: 5 administrators share advice for first-year principals
Building relationships and taking time for self-care are among recommendations for new school leaders.
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Trans, genderqueer students more likely to experience mental health issues
A new report shows gender-minority students are four times as likely as cisgender students to screen for at least one mental health issue.
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Personalized messaging is key to scaling nudges, report finds
A new study of two efforts to prompt 800,000 students to apply for financial aid sheds light on the challenge of scaling the outreach method.
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OpinionPresident Speaks: How can small, lesser-known colleges stay relevant?
Partnering with local companies to expand access to higher ed and support the workforce can help, writes the president of Michigan's Cleary University.
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California draft curriculum for ethnic studies criticized for alleged bias
As more districts adopt curricula tailored to their student demographics, state education leaders and organizations question efficacy and political bias.
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Beer producers team with colleges to boost game attendance
Colleges are adding alcohol to stadium menus, a move they hope will reduce alcohol-related issues and drive revenue for football programs.
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Ed Next poll: Support for choice increases, but confusion over charters remains
This year's results also show gaps between adults and their high school-age children when grading local schools.
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Google adds community colleges to higher ed search feature
The new functionality arrives as college application season gets underway and students turn to consumer tools and rankings to inform their choices.
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First-day relationship-building key to setting student expectations, boosting success
One English teacher based in Brazil says she doesn't even bring out the syllabus until students know they are the biggest priority.
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Deep DiveIs time up on standardized tests for college admissions?
More institutions aren't requiring applicants to submit ACT and SAT scores, but their reasons for doing so and how they are assessing students instead vary.
