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Deep DiveWhy the construction trades are a draw for Gen Z
The industry is proving to be an attractive alternative to college for a generation seeking financial stability and entrepreneurial opportunities at a young age.
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Community model's rise continues as schools embrace wraparound services
Mental health care, nutritional programs and medical clinics are among the supports offered in the increasingly popular school model.
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U of Southern Maine may change its name to broaden appeal
The university, which hopes to link itself to the state's largest city, joins other institutions looking to new branding to help draw students.
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LAUSD weighs 'duty to provide' ed, other factors in strike closure decisions
In support of teachers, many Los Angeles parents kept their children out of school this week and coped with making other arrangements.
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Ed Department allows state regulators at the rulemaking table — but not AGs
States have a strong stake in the negotiations around accrediting, but some worry the rulemaking committee lacks consumer protection expertise.
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District builds talent pipeline with alternative credentialing program
Under a recent state law, Arizona's Vail School District trains and issues teaching credentials to non-certified staff and college-educated volunteers.
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Deep DiveGiving a nudge: How digital alerts can keep students on track
Colleges are using student data to craft custom text messages and other prompts to boost retention, but experts warn they can backfire.
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Lack of funding limits North Carolina pre-K initiative's impact
Only 47% of eligible kids in the state attend the program, and the National Institute for Early Education Research says the state should aim for 75%.
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Dartmouth denies officials ignored sexual misconduct complaints
In its response to a $70 million lawsuit, the college said it "moved expeditiously" to investigate students' allegations of sexual misconduct.
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Lessons in Leadership: 4 school, district administrators reveal their greatest challenges
There's no shortage of hurdles, within school walls and beyond, along the road to success for principals and superintendents.
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Distressed Hampshire College seeks partner
The New England liberal arts institution, which enrolls around 1,400 students, says it won't close but can't guarantee it will admit a new class next year.
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Ed Dept to review schools' restraint, seclusion in vow to 'protect students with disabilities'
The department will launch a three-part initiative to help schools address these students' behavioral needs and understand the scope of federal policy.
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Q&AHow Purdue Global is expanding Purdue U's access to adult learners
The chief academic officer of the online college borne from the Purdue-Kaplan deal discusses its twist on competency-based and modular education.
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National School Climate Center study highlights school culture improvement efforts
A review of six districts showed student and teacher involvement, SEL integration and the development of peer-to-peer support structures are key to improving school climate.
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Coursera adds healthcare vertical with 15 university partners
The online learning platform is rolling out the new offerings, which include two master's degrees, to address growing demand for healthcare workers.
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Striking LA teachers draw support from celebrities, ed leaders
As the two sides return to the bargaining table, other teachers unions nationwide may look to the United Teachers Los Angeles strike for motivation.
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Report: Online learning should 'supplement' — not replace — face-to-face instruction
A pair of researchers caution against weakening rules around regular and substantive interaction, which they call online education's "Achilles' heel."
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CREDO City Studies Project to enable apples-to-apples ed comparisons for 10 US cities
The first report, on Indianapolis, finds reading growth for the city's students on par with the state average in 2014-15, but weaker in 2015-16 and 2016-17.
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OpinionPresident Speaks: Creating leadership pathways for women in higher ed
Carolyn Stefanco, president of The College of Saint Rose, in New York, shares how faculty and administrators helped her chart her own career in education.
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Repairing Puerto Rico's schools post-Maria will cost $11B, take 7 years
The money the territory is counting on could be diverted to fund the U.S.-Mexico border wall if President Trump does declare a national emergency.
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New York Gov. Cuomo proposes tougher rules on for-profits, student loan servicers
In his latest budget proposal, the governor blasted the Trump administration's deregulatory policies and said he aims to "fill the gap" in consumer protection.
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Administrators take over instruction during LA teacher strike, strive to give 'the very best we can'
Some 163,000 of LAUSD’s more than 600,000 students went to school on Day 2 of the United Teachers Los Angeles strike — up about 20,000 from Monday.
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Michigan State Interim President John Engler resigns over remarks about Nassar victims
Engler, a former Michigan governor, came under fire for comments that victims of sports doctor Larry Nassar are "still enjoying" being in the "spotlight."
UPDATED: Jan. 17, 2019 at 8:28 a.m.
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Survey: 'Very alarming' increase in vaping among students
Roughly a fifth of high school seniors in the 2018 Monitoring the Future survey's 44,000-student sample reported vaping in the previous month, highlighting the growing need for education campaigns in schools.
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Deep Dive9 higher ed trends to watch in 2019
We looked back at 2018 and ahead to the new year to determine where college leaders can expect to focus their attention in the coming months.
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