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ColumnLessons in Leadership: Denver's Cordova on building leadership pipelines, navigating strikes
The homegrown superintendent also says efforts to turn around struggling schools must consider the socioeconomic realities of student populations.
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SponsoredHow four institutions found one solution to support the whole student
Learn how academic leaders across the country are enabling students with affordable course materials, unlimited access, and in-demand career resources.
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Large print books can boost comprehension, put students at ease
Nearly half of students in a national study said they felt less reading anxiety when they read a book with a large print format.
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Status update: The state of OPM-university partnerships
Analysts and online program manager executives weigh in on the ongoing debate over the future of these relationships.
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Khan Academy offering new line of resources to districts
Anecdotal evidence suggests positive gains, though experts say more research is needed.
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U of Alaska System will consider alternatives to merging
The decision came after students and staff decried the system's plans to consolidate and the state agreed to pare back budget cuts.
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3 ways educators can give weight to student voice
Including students in classroom decisions and hearing their concerns when choices affect them can boost engagement at all grade levels, experts say.
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A look inside public universities' OPM contracts
The Century Foundation identifies potential red flags for colleges entering such partnerships, marking continued pressure for transparency in the sector.
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Salesforce provides $18.2M in grants to bolster math, computer science education
The cloud-based software company is among household names like Google and the National 4-H Council that have created grants to improve education, particularly in the STEM fields.
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What's at stake for colleges as employers rethink hiring and training?
Labor market and HR experts break down how changes in workforce planning could impact companies' expectations of higher ed.
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Administrators get personal in their approaches to combat absenteeism
Many school and district leaders are embracing a practice known as nudging, which includes going door-to-door or sending text messages and automated calls.
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Federal watchdog: Colleges could do more to help parents pay for child care
Many students may be leaving federal aid for child care on the table, according to a new report from the Government Accountability Office.
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ColumnPre-to-3: With play dates and Play-Doh, school leaders gain skills to support learning for 4-year-olds
The New Teacher Center’s Early Learning Leadership Program is giving principals a safe place to discuss learning through play.
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Report: 40% of student success initiatives don't help retention
Analyzing the impact programs have on specific groups of students can help colleges make the most of limited resources, Civitas Learning finds.
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Study: Neighborhood conditions can impact pre-K effectiveness
A data analysis of Tennessee's state-funded pre-K program shows children from low-income communities gained more from the program than those in higher-income neighborhoods.
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Deep DiveThese lawsuits could change the stakes for higher ed
Colleges today face a high degree of legal accountability, and we're tracking a set of high-profile cases that could result in major changes across the sector.
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Navigating difficult faculty discussions doesn't have to be a minefield
An educator and coaching consultant says the best place to start is to acknowledge the issue upfront while addressing your own fears of the conversation.
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Apps that connect teachers and parents can help overcome language barriers
Teachers are using new apps to improve parent-teacher communication and, in some cases, bridge disconnects with ELL students.
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OpinionHow school leaders can promote district diversity, integration
Patrick Finley and Damon McCord of the Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School share four strategies for creating an inclusive school community.
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School districts deploy vaping sensors in e-cig crackdown
The devices detect chemicals and alert school personnel.
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District comms director roles growing in complexity
Social media is one way to reach large audiences, but older community members still appreciate newsletters.
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What's behind 2U's new OPM transparency push?
The company called on other online program managers to be more transparent about their contracts and student outcomes as scrutiny of the sector grows.
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Data platform connecting schools with art organizations expanding to six cities
Created by a Chicago nonprofit, Artlook combines administrative and school-level data with information on arts organizations looking to partner with schools.
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Colleges help undocumented students with tailored support and perspective
The Trump administration's use of raids and tighter immigration policies has forced administrators to rethink the services they offer, and how.
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Arts educators cite needs for more research on academic benefits
The role of the arts in STEM and examining data from "arts-rich" schools were among highlights during day one of the Arts Education Partnership conference.
