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Housing trends on campus.

10 Student Housing Trends for 2023 Approximately 22 percent of full-time students enrolled in U.S. colleges and universities live in college dormitories, data shows. | Colleges and universities need to provide student housing that’s safe and comfortable, and that meets the needs of its students. COVID-19 challenged institutions to ...

Relevant Curriculum: Dr. Mike Barger, University of Michigan In this episode, Dr. | In this episode, Dr. Mike Barger, Executive Director of the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan and JetBlue Co-Founder, discusses how to create a curriculum that continues to be relevant. He also talks with guest cohost Rob Westervelt, VP of Strategy and Inno...

Colleges, Universities are Ineffective without AI, Machine Learning As advances in technology stack on each other, bringing further advancement into reach, our societies have changed at a breakneck pace. | Students in the 21st century have access to promising new modes of learning made possible in particular by breakthroughs in artificial intelligence (AI) and machi...

Department of Education New Program to Help Students Find Jobs The U.S. Department of Education recently announced a new initiative that aims to bridge the gap between education and quality jobs. | The U.S. Department of Education recently announced a new initiative that aims to bridge the gap between education and quality jobs. The new plan from the Biden-Harr...

ACT test scores drop to lowest in 30 years in pandemic slide PHOENIX (AP) — Scores on the ACT college admissions test by this year's high school graduates hit their lowest point in more than 30 years — the latest evidence of the enormity of learning disruption during the pandemic.

September 19, 2022 On Saturday, the anniversary of the day in 1787 on which the Framers signed the U.S. Constitution, Attorney General Merrick Garland administered the oath of allegiance to 200 immigrants in the Great Hall at Ellis Island. From 1892 to 1954, nearly 12 million immigrants stopped on the island as part o...

Trickle-down economics (a staple ofr Republicans since Reagan) is a failure. Biden's economic policies are creating real wealth, an increase in jobs, and a return to more manufacturing in the U.S.

September 26, 2022 A headline in the New York Times today read: “Factory Jobs Are Booming Like It’s the 1970s.” The story explained that more money in the hands of consumers thanks to federal stimulus spending, along with a new skepticism of stretched supply lines, has created a rebound in American manufacturing...

September 29, 2022 Today the Senate approved a short-term extension of government funding to prevent a shutdown. The deal funds the government until December 16 and also provides about $12 billion in aid to Ukraine as it fights off Russia’s invasion. The House is expected to pass the measure tomorrow.

COVID-19 is not gone. This article discusses how colleges are dealing with the pandemic this fall.

COVID-19 Considerations for Higher Ed for the Fall 2022 Semester Despite widespread vaccination and booster availability, colleges and universities still have to take precautions to minimize virus spread. | Despite widespread vaccination and booster availability, colleges and universities still have to take precautions to minimize virus spread. The new Omicron BA...

Having skills that enhance career preparedness is critical.

Skills and Credentials Critical to Advancing Career Readiness As we celebrate World Youth Skills Day, we take a look at how South Carolina’s Denmark Technical College partnered with YouScience to provide their students with industry-recognized certification a | As we celebrate World Youth Skills Day, we take a look at how South Carolina’s Denmark Technical...

An important issue.

How to Increase the Employment Rate of Upcoming Graduates Despite the evidence that a college degree significantly improves graduates’ employment prospects and earnings, there is much more colleges and universities can do to help their students land their | Despite the evidence that a college degree significantly improves graduates’ employment prospect...

An important goal....

Preparing Students for a Multicultural, Digitally Connected World Universities and colleges are using technology as a tool to help students feel welcome and to mitigate some of the barriers to equity in education. | Universities and colleges are using technology as a tool to help students feel welcome and to mitigate some of the barriers to equity in education.

Teletherapy services for students year-round.

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COVID protocols tightening on campuses.

Higher Ed Reimposes COVID Protocols in Final Weeks of Spring Semester At college and university campuses across the country, COVID-19 protocols continue to evolve. | At college and university campuses across the country, COVID-19 protocols continue to evolve. As the spring semester winds down, institutions are tightening requirements to stem the spread of the virus.

It's still a good idea to go to college if it fits your goals.

Degrees Still Hold the Key for a Better Future Post-secondary adults still see higher education as a critical component of finding a fulfilling job and a higher paying career, despite the disruptions and challenges of pandemic life. | Post-secondary adults still see higher education as a critical component of finding a fulfilling job and a highe...

University housing for students with autism.

Saint Joseph's University Creating Residence Hall for Students on the Autism Spectrum Moving out at the age of 18 may be fairly commonplace for young adults, but those on the autism spectrum are less apt to experience this. Studies show

Permanent changes?

There is No Going Back: Higher Education is Changed Forever Change is here to stay and there will be no return to “normal” for many higher education institutions, were some of the main conclusions determined by a recent research report. | Change is here to stay and there will be no return to “normal” for many higher education institutions, were some ...

More funding for schools in impoverished areas.

President Biden’s Proposed Budget Emphasizes Funding for High-Poverty Schools President Biden’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2023 requests a hefty 15.6 percent increase in education spen | President Biden’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2023 requests a hefty 15.6 percent increase in education spending requesting to double the funding for high-poverty schools and incr...

Not all pandemic effects have been bad for students.

COVID Created Better Choices and Accessibility for All Students The COVID-19 pandemic has had tremendous impacts on higher education. Impacts such as financial challenges, closures, learning disruptions, and operational considerations. | The COVID-19 pandemic has had tremendous impacts on higher education. Impacts such as financial challenges, closures, learning...

Student demographics have changed. Not all colleges are keeping up.

Addressing the Changing Faces of College Students College campuses are experiencing a revolution. | College campuses are experiencing a revolution. I’m not talking about protests and activism. I’m talking about the profile of the common college student.

Free online classes.

Scholastic Is Offering Free Online Courses So Kids Can Continue To Learn While Schools Are Closed You can access the Scholastic website on any device with an Internet connection and you don't have to sign up to get started.

European Universities Offer Free Scholarships to Ukrainian Students Since February 24, when Russia launched a large-scale invasion of Ukraine, the higher education sector across the world has been offering support to Ukrainian universities, students, academics, and | In the European Union, universities are coming together to help with academic support, financial sup...

Biden Education Budget Proposes More Higher Ed Investment The Biden-Harris Administration recently submitted the President’s Budget for fiscal year 2023 to Congress, whi | The Biden-Harris Administration recently submitted the President’s Budget for fiscal year 2023 to Congress, which includes measures that would support students transitioning from hig...

College grade forgiveness and graduation rates.

Would Grade-Forgiveness Policies Increase Graduation Rates? Higher education leaders are investigating the reasons why there are decreased enrollments and fewer graduations for disadvantaged students. | Higher education leaders are investigating the reasons why there are decreased enrollments and fewer graduations for disadvantaged students. One of the issue...

The dizzying controveries about TJ admissions policies.

Here's Everything We Know So Far About the TJ Admissions Controversy There's a lot that went up to the moment where the Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology case burst onto the national stage.

A primer on adjusting to college.

A Beginner's Guide to Attending College It's hard to understate just how different college is from every other period of your life. Whether it's your first week or you're returning after an absence, here's how to get into the flow.

Rural colleges currently enroll 5 million students.

Colleges and Universities Serving Rural Areas on the Rise Rural colleges and universities and the rural communities they serve are often overlooked when experts discuss higher education. | Rural colleges and universities and the rural communities they serve are often overlooked when experts discuss higher education. Yet, in a year-long study, researchers h...

Colleges and Universities Make Mid-Semester Mask Wearing Changes After peaking in January due to the Omicron variant, U.S. | Colleges and universities across the country are responding to the decreasing infection rate by changing some of their COVID-19 rules on campuses. Already, many institutions in counties designated by the CDC to have low or medium COVID-19 C...

Rewards for students.

Teacher Uses Cheap Erasers To Encourage Positive Behavior In The Classroom It's a cheap and easy way to boost classroom morale!

How enrollment declines are affecting colleges.

Student Enrollment Declines Continue to Impact Higher Education Insight into the trends and challenges of current and potential students has become vital as higher education institutions strive to regain their footing on the tailcoats of a global pandemic. | Insight into the trends and challenges of current and potential students has become vital as higher educa...

A challenge!

The Scripps National Spelling Bee Released A Crossword Puzzle – Can You Solve It? Ahead of the spelling bee finals, the crossword puzzle was released to the public and it included some bee study words.

This cjhild loves his books!

This Mother Is Clearly Winning At Story Time. Just Look At Her Baby! This baby's response to books is priceless.

Ditching Russian partnerships in the wake of Putin's unprovoked attack of Ukraine.

U.S. Universities Exit Academic Partnerships with Russia over Ukraine War Following Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) decision to end over a decade-long academic partnership | Following Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) decision to end over a decade-long academic partnership with Russia, many colleges and universities have recently announced plans to c...

The case for reading....

Take Heed, Bibliophiles: Don’t Be Afraid to Read! Now is not the time to put down your books.

Old-fashioned words....

Can You Tell a Tansy from a Blunderbuss? 7 Old-Fashioned Words Defined You just don't hear these words anymore!

Science projects.

To Infinity and Beyond: Conquering Hands-On Science Projects Even for educators who were early adopters of technology, the shift to online learning required new tools and teaching strategies for remote learning. | Even for educators who were early adopters of technology, the shift to online learning required new tools and teaching strategies for remote learni...

Free college.

Students in Five Chicago High Schools Surprised With Free College Ride–All Expenses Paid–And For Some Parents, Too Teens at 5 Chicago Public High Schools are getting free college rides with all expenses paid—and one of their parents can get the same, too.

One way in which higher ed is made more affordable, though of course the costs have spiraled way too high for many.

Federal, State Funding Partnerships Make Higher Ed More Affordable Federal-state funding partnerships for colleges and universities make higher education more affordable and equitable. | Federal and state funding partnerships for colleges and universities make higher education more affordable and equitable. Colleges and universities that receive public funding shou...

Diversity in books.

One Girl Is on a Mission to Encourage Diversity in Books Marley Dias decided not to settle for the status quo.

How the profile of today's college students has changed....

Addressing the Changing Faces of College Students College campuses are experiencing a revolution. | College campuses are experiencing a revolution. I’m not talking about protests and activism. I’m talking about the profile of the common college student.