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Q&ALessons In Leadership: How a tattooed, skateboarding principal flipped the script in Northern Virginia
Hamish Brewer's unconventional leadership approach is grounded in authenticity and a relentless passion for pushing his students to succeed against all odds.
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Penn to offer Ivy League's first online bachelor's degree
The liberal arts program is aimed at adult and other nontraditional learners, reflecting the growing trend of colleges expanding their footprint online.
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Survey: Schools see positive impacts from mobile devices
More schools are assigning students technology, and those with a 1:1 student-to-device ratio saw more collaboration and in-class note-taking.
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OpinionIs free tuition the writing on the wall for college as a personal expense?
Free tuition at public institutions may be the only way to achieve a nationally competitive workforce inclusive of the 99%, argue University of South Florida professors LaSonya Moore and Edward Renner.
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Later school start times dealt a blow in California
Though Gov. Jerry Brown vetoed legislation that would have restricted middle and high schools from starting before 8:30 a.m., more districts nationwide are adopting later high school and middle school start times.
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Rice to discount tuition for students with family incomes up to $200K
The Texas university also plans to increase aid to students with family incomes up to $65,000, covering mandatory fees and room and board.
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Deep DiveStony Brook U aims to equip students with news literacy skills
Because students often can't detect the difference between ads, sponsored content and genuine news, schools need to start early to "empower citizens to make good decisions for themselves," a university dean says.
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100-plus students confront UMBC president over sexual assault response
The impromptu meeting was the result of a lawsuit filed by two former students alleging their sexual assault cases were ignored, delayed or mishandled.
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At least 8 states this year have passed laws related to youth suicide prevention
The pieces of legislation create school personnel training programs, education study committees, and suicide prevention programs and curricula.
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ColumnPresident Speaks: Staying high-touch in a high-tech college world
"The real magic of the undergraduate experience occurs when people are brought into community, face-to-face," writes George Hagerty, president of the nonprofit Beacon College, which serves students with learning disabilities.
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Should anxiety-ridden students get a pass on in-class presentations?
Some teens are asking for exemptions from such requirements, while educators say their job is to help draw students out of their comfort zones.
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Professors may ban cellphones in class, but mobile tech is taking over campus
Colleges are integrating mobile technology into campus life, meaning limits on students' use of such devices could become harder to enforce.
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Deep DiveAppropriations bill sets aside over $71B for ed, but is it enough?
Administrators are mixed on how much impact the $581 million in additional funding to the U.S. Department of Education will have.
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U of Oregon opens coding bootcamp to train adult learners
While such programs proliferate, colleges should learn from earlier failed efforts and be realistic about what students can expect from non-degree experiences.
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As schools unveil new tech initiatives, keeping parents connected is key
Newsletters, emails and parent events are some ways schools can keep parents informed as they boost ed tech efforts.
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How Southeast colleges are bracing for Hurricane Florence
Campus officials cleared out students days ahead of the storm's expected landfall, but evacuations are only the beginning.
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California data indicative of factors dragging down student performance beyond Golden State's borders
Helping students who lag due to factors including a lack of access to early childhood education and lost time from suspensions remains a persistent struggle for districts nationwide.
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After Florence, Southeast colleges begin to reopen
The University of North Carolina System has requested support from the Education Department as a result of damage from the storm.
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Deep DiveIgniting students' STEM interest begins with educating their teachers
A program in the Arizona Science Center trains teachers how to bring more engaging STEM lessons to their classrooms.
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Investment in embedded certifications pays off
But college, business and state and federal government leaders must work together to overcome significant hurdles, writes think tank New America.
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Hillary Clinton, Helen Keller could be cut from Texas social studies curriculum
The state's Board of Education is also considering references to the "heroism" of the Alamo's defenders.
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Deep DiveThe future of American higher education abroad faces a test in Hungary
Central European University, which is chartered in the U.S., may be forced to leave the country, raising questions about the limits of academic freedom and the role of global education.
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How much responsibility should administrators shoulder for data breaches?
More hackers — including students — are getting into school and district networks, and K-12 cybersecurity standards and regulations may be necessary.
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Is restorative justice for sexual misconduct cases effective?
Advocates say the method reduces financial costs and addresses due process concerns of the accused. But critics contend it can do more harm than good.
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Deep DiveReport: California schools have improved, but major funding challenges remain
More than a decade ago, the state's education system was described as "broken." What has happened since?
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