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Summer Reading: The changing face of the liberal arts
We look back at recent stories detailing the ways in which small private colleges are trying to stay relevant by rethinking what and how they teach.
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SponsoredThe most prepared student: 5 ways to promote intentional self-discovery in learning
Discover the most important learning habits that a student can develop to foster an optimized life and learning relationship.
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Unpaid meals create dilemma for school administrators
Meal debt in one Oregon district grew, for example, from $1,200 in 2016-17 to $104,000 this year after the state passed an anti-lunch-shaming bill.
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ColumnPre-to-3: Providing child care is a 'twofer' for schools
The Bipartisan Policy Center's Linda Smith says child care at school not only supports the needs of the local workforce but also increases children's readiness.
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Report: Nearly one-third of manufacturing workers have a bachelor's
As a result of automation taking over repetitive tasks, more manufacturing jobs are requiring a degree or credential.
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Kids Count: No growth in pre-K enrollment, 8th-grade math proficiency
Leaders of the Casey Foundation, which has produced the report for 30 years, stress that counting all children in next year’s census is important for having accurate data to guide policymakers.
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What 4 recent edtech investments mean for higher ed
Funding for technology startups that support student success has swelled in recent years as colleges increasingly look to outside partners for help.
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State official finds flaws in New York City school safety plans
The comptroller's review focused on the extent to which schools were complying with a law put in place after the shooting at Columbine High School 20 years ago.
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Accreditors aren't using data to improve equity, report finds
The criticisms come as higher ed takes a harder look at using data for benchmarks and as accreditors are in the hot seat over new oversight rules.
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Q&ACurricular Counsel: District CAO says becoming 'curriculum snobs' part of team's success
By forgoing retrofitted resources for new standards, Sunnyside Unified School District's Pam Betten is keeping student agency and identity front-and-center in approaches to 1:1 devices, SEL and more.
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Report: How states are planning to boost attainment rates
Ithaka S+R found more than 40 states have set goals to increase credential attainment, but they vary in their ambition and long-term success.
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Kansas high school to save estimated $30K annually using solar energy
Maize High School's 720-solar-panel, 240-kilowatt system went live last week and is one of the largest in the state.
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Deep DiveHow colleges are bringing back stopped-out students
Sagging enrollment and a greater focus on outcomes are pushing colleges to reenroll students instead of replacing them with new recruits.
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As their roles expand, ed tech directors wear multiple hats
Chief technology officers say they are valuable assets because they speak both tech and education languages.
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Michigan's voting rights initiative highlights a push to engage campuses
The state's move to resolve a student-led lawsuit comes as more advocacy groups are urging colleges to promote student voting.
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Deep DiveTeacher attrition demands new approaches to leadership, preparation
Experts say demanding rigorous preparation, building a career ladder, and facilitating teacher collaboration are some ways to address ongoing shortages and high turnover rates.
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Ed Dept unveils proposed accreditation rules
The regulations would give accreditors more leeway to take action against colleges and allow institutions to have programs approved more quickly.
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Improvements in school culture can increase student attendance
Experts say addressing both in-school and out-of-school factors that keep students from wanting to be in class are necessary to increase attendance.
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Could the flow of international students from India be the next to shrink?
Following China, tightening immigration policies in the U.S. could weaken the second-largest supply of international students to American colleges.
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Researchers: Ed Dept's 'blanket approval' of ESSA plans signals shift in federal-state relationships
In crafting their plans for the Every Student Succeeds Act, states sometimes ignored the department’s guidance — but will that defiance lead to higher student achievement?
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Amazon expands cloud curriculum with bachelor's degree
George Mason University and Northern Virginia Community College join a growing group of institutions to develop curriculum with the e-commerce giant.
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Grad Nation: US won't meet 90% graduation goal by 2020
Graduation rates increased for students of color and those from low-income families, but nearly 200,000 more students needed to graduate in 2017 to meet the nationwide goal.
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Technology connects rural students to college opportunities
Students in rural areas have less access to college and are often overlooked by recruiters, but virtual counselors are connecting them to institutions.
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Lack of funding may turn page on 'Read to be Ready' initiative
Just four years after a promising early-grades reading initiative took effect in Tennessee, lawmakers are looking to direct the funds to other priorities.
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What's in a microcredential?
Hiring managers want them and students are seeking them out. Here's how colleges can address demand for this emerging form of skills qualification.
