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Many workers say they will pursue continuing education on their own
A Randstad report indicates employers and employees agree about the importance of upskilling and where it is most in-demand.
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Ed Dept official: US ed spending now in 'full recovery' after recession
Data shows poorer districts are also now better-funded than their more affluent counterparts in 40 states, helping to compensate for the additional resources needed for low-income students.
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College Board to roll out adversity score for applicants
The SAT test provider hopes the measure will give colleges a fuller picture of prospective students as many look beyond standardized tests.
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Report: Teacher qualifications best predictor of student success
Research from the Learning Policy Institute indicates students of color and those from high-poverty backgrounds are best served by experienced, qualified teachers — but are more likely to be assigned underqualified ones.
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Presidential candidate Julián Castro pitches latest plan for free college
The former HUD secretary's broad proposal offers specifics around income-based repayment and suggests ending federal aid to for-profit colleges.
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Superintendent, union leader team up to attract families to California district
Some 11.5% of students in the West Contra Costa Unified School District attended charter schools this year, leading the duo to highlight what the district's traditional schools have to offer.
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Colorado to give families seed money for college savings
By offering funds in exchange for opening a college savings plan, a growing group of cities and states hopes to boost future college enrollment.
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OpinionWhere have all the Chromebooks gone?
Marquitta Mitchell of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools in North Carolina chronicles the pitfalls and triumphs of the district's 1:1 initiative.
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Execs at U of California Merced, U of Oklahoma step down amid wave of departures
Several college presidents are leaving their post after successful tenures, while others have been ousted amid scandals or unrest on campus.
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Incorporating mindfulness reduces anxiety, boosts focus for students and teachers
An instructional coach suggests using reflection as a regular practice allows students to examine their progress and what they can learn from their work.
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Opinion5 common hang-ups in higher ed public-private partnerships
Relationships with corporations to deliver services or assets require strong leadership and a clear plan to overcome a "fundamental cultural mismatch."
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Parents' struggles highlight literacy curricula shortcomings for students with dyslexia
Efforts by parents in Arkansas to advocate for change highlight a literacy blindspot that is still a challenge for many schools and districts nationwide.
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Johns Hopkins University launches school safety center for improved training, research
The hub will provide courses, lectures, a microcredential and other forms of education for school leaders, counselors and teachers.
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Forget 'sit-and-get': 3 approaches are transforming professional development
Technology is making it easier for administrators to provide relevant, real-time and focused PD opportunities, but leaders say maintaining time for connection and collaboration is key.
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Colleges continue to struggle to fill classes by May 1
A growing list of colleges that have open slots after the typical admissions deadline offers evidence of the ongoing yield challenge some institutions face.
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Project-based learning engages students while encouraging higher-order thought
Hands-on experiences make it easier for educators to demonstrate how a topic relates to the real world, imparting a deeper understanding of material.
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Deep DiveFuture of work-study: How colleges' role in student employment is changing
On campuses and in Washington, new ideas for student employment are emerging along with the momentum to change federal and state aid.
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Computational thinking bridges gaps between subjects
A 5th-grade teacher makes the case that the skill, often associated with STEM, can also help students grasp connections between content areas like writing and the arts.
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Report: Nondegree credentials improve economic mobility
New research from credentialing advocates Strada and Lumina comes as the industry takes critical steps to improve consistency and transparency.
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Perry Preschool study shows early ed benefits extend to participants' children, siblings
At middle age, those in the 1960s program's original sample have more positive "life course" outcomes than nonparticipants.
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Colorado State Global Campus partners with career education provider
Graduates of Kenzie Academy, an Indianapolis-based skills training school, can roll up to 48 credits into a bachelor's at the public online college.
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Analysis: California charters affect spending at district schools — but not by much
The paper comes as the California Teachers Association is pushing for state lawmakers to approve a package of bills that would set limits on the growth of charter schools in the state.
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How can higher ed bring transparency to the alternative credential marketplace?
More data is needed to assess the quality of increasingly popular non-degree offerings, said panelists at a conference this week in Baltimore.
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Study: School segregation persists 65 years after Brown decision
Despite dramatic shifts in demographics, research from the UCLA Civil Rights Project indicates school segregation has worsened since 1988.
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Are student-parents getting the financial support they need?
Free or low-cost child care is becoming a priority as colleges draw adult learners, but federal aid may be coming up short, argues a new report.
