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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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What strategies can teachers use to help students separate belief and fact?
More than half of teachers say they've never gotten any kind of formal training around climate change, and the lack of knowledge can show up in classrooms.
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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 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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Survey finds more favorable views of higher ed but notes partisan divide
The national survey also turned up negative impressions of how colleges are handling sexual assault and mental health concerns on campus.
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Well-prepared teachers foster digitally literate students
As more educational content moves online, teachers need to show students how to determine what's accurate and what's not.
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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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'Entry events' can spark students' curiosity and learning
An entry event could be something as dramatic as transforming a classroom into a jungle or as small as playing a video during a lesson.
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Two California universities drop campus links to racist figures
Stanford University and the University of California, Berkeley are renaming some programs and facilities as colleges nationwide reckon with their past.
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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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Forming strong readers starts with teaching the basic skills
How students learn to read is often left out of teacher education programs, yet science shows it's not a natural human process.
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Ed Trust data highlights insufficient funding in NYC's low-income schools
Disproportionate funding distribution also persists for the nation's high-needs schools, which have more inexperienced teachers and fewer resources.
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As Woz U turns 1, program matches newly minted tech talent to a hungry workforce
Technology education programs, whether forged with higher ed or established in-house, are helping people of all ages carve a spot in the digital economy.
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