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Q&AYears after Hurricane Katrina destroyed New Orleans Schools, a district leader shapes the ed system's turnaround
Recovery School District CEO Kunjan Narechania says in the city, it's a privilege to educate students — schools that don't meet accountability standards potentially face closing.
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Chinese investors continue to eye US colleges, but some deals are disputed
The potential sale of nonprofit Westminster College to a Chinese company has raised concerns about academic freedom, politics and land use.
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A diverse, effective district workforce requires stronger induction and residency programs, report says
Some states are using these initiatives to combat insufficient supports for educators who work with traditionally underserved students.
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Deep DiveHow to find the metric for diversity on college campuses
Recruitment experts say institutions aren't doing enough to measure the impact of their efforts to attract and retain a diverse student body.
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How to create spaces that boost student engagement
Early-childhood educator Sandra Duncan recommends keeping three key moments of the school day in mind when creating classrooms.
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Harvard affirmative action trial begins today in Boston
The suit is expected to reach the Supreme Court, which has upheld affirmative action in higher education in a series of landmark decisions since 1978.
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Deep DiveBuilding design a critical component in preventing school shootings
School violence affects communities nationwide, but addressing it requires carefully weighing the need for a welcoming environment with safety.
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UNC-Chapel Hill's new scholarship for middle class students will reduce debt to $10K
A $20 million scholarship fund will provide North Carolina residents with up $10,000 per year in tuition and work-study support.
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Most states aren't tracking student mobility rates
In Detroit, for example, one of every three elementary school students changes schools every year.
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Q&AHow campuses can play better defense against expanding cyberthreats
Russell Schrader, of the National Cyber Security Alliance, shares ways institutions can keep information, and the means of exchanging it, secure.
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Leader sees cross-generational value in a nationwide education corps
As many baby boomers retire, they can apply their professional skills to volunteer tutoring or mentoring at-risk youth, Pace University's president writes.
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U of Minnesota says tuition hikes deterred out-of-state students
Nonresident enrollment dropped by one-quarter amid two years of 15% increases, spurring administrators to propose a lower increase.
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ColumnPre-to-3: What can countries with high-performing early-childhood systems teach the US?
In a new book, a leading researcher details lessons learned from an examination of policies and programs for young children in countries including Australia, Finland and Singapore.
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'Verification melt' keeps low-income students from college
One in three students is asked to verify family income when applying for financial aid, a step that throws many off the path to completing the process.
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School business managers let principals focus on instruction
The optional positions, created in Atlanta Public Schools, aim to relieve principals of some school operations responsibilities like ordering supplies.
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Deep DiveWhat's the blueprint for a 21st-century college campus?
With enrollments declining and technology advancing, colleges are breaking ground on high- and low-tech spaces — from lecture halls to libraries to dorm rooms — that give students and faculty new ways to engage.
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Selena Gomez, Michael B. Jordan partner with Coach brand to mentor high school students
As Coach teams up with nonprofit The Future Project, the two celebrities will visit schools and work with students to "bring their dreams for self, school or society to life.”
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U of Iowa suspends fraternities following misconduct reports
University officials say the students violated a temporary ban on alcohol use put in place last year after a student died at a fraternity event.
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Deep DiveWhat did California's novel approach to funding early-childhood programs achieve?
The impact of the First 5 initiative, spearheaded by actor-director Rob Reiner, is complicated to measure because of the lack of longitudinal data.
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Shuttered Saint Joseph's finds new life in 2-year college partnership
The college will join another Catholic institution, Marian University, to offer associate degrees in liberal arts, information technology and business.
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Schools can take lead in tackling sexual harassment
Clear policies, intentional education on the topic and open, age-appropriate discussions starting as early as 6th grade are ways educators can address this issue head-on.
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Opinion3 ways technology and innovation can drastically transform learning
Superintendent Matt Prusiecki of Metropolitan School District of Decatur Township in Indiana writes that educators can leverage new technology to expand learning and career opportunities for students.
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Early-childhood advocates alarmed at growth of online preschool programs
More than 100 educators and experts signed a petition warning families against these programs, which they say could cause behavior problems or delays in social-emotional development.
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Dartmouth to remove racist, sexist murals from campus building
A committee said the murals, which have been taught in 50-plus courses since access was restricted in 2011, should be preserved as university artifacts.
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How filmmaker Rob Reiner put early childhood in the limelight
Recruiting Hollywood A-listers for help, Reiner paved the way for passage of a tobacco tax to fund programs for California's youngest children — and helped to spread a national movement.
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