'I don't know how to lead for equity; that was not part of my program'

As the current workforce inches closer to retirement, the national economy is dependent upon better serving groups we’ve traditionally ignored — and it starts with professional development.

By Autumn A. Arnett • June 30, 2017

Students report high engagement with OER materials

Open educational resources are notching high marks from respondents in a survey of students and faculty at 38 community colleges.

By Pat Donachie • June 29, 2017

Mold in schools a costly residual of deferred maintenance projects

The cost of mold cleanup in K-12 schools and college campuses can stretch into six figures. But not addressing it could lead to health problems, according to the Wall Street Journal.

By Pat Donachie • June 28, 2017

States take on competency based education

Several legislatures have considered bills concerning competency-based education in the past two years, according to a report by the Education Commission of the States.

By Pat Donachie • June 21, 2017

How experiential learning helps students own their future

In a guest post for Education Dive, Northern Virginia Community College Professor Andrew Potter discusses the importance of immersive strategies to shaping student aspirations.

By Andrew Potter • June 20, 2017

It's time to rethink the value of letter grades

One Kentucky high school teacher said she witnessed students respond positively to a temporary departure from quantitative assessment in the classroom, though she encountered frustration from some parents.

By Pat Donachie • June 19, 2017

Facebook testing new features to turn site into platform for online education

If the social network's developer community rolls these features out, it means that anyone on the site could start teaching online courses.

By Shalina Chatlani • June 13, 2017

Is it time to reconsider your LMS?

Learning management systems must be constantly reappraised to ensure that it is the best fit for users and instructors, according to eLearning Industry.

By Pat Donachie • June 12, 2017

Students build satellites as educators show greater focus on upgrading STEM education

Educators are shifting towards cultivating a more hands-on and upgraded STEM education experience. 

By Shalina Chatlani • June 8, 2017

DC Public Schools practices data-informed college advising

Armed with information about how DCPS students do at particular colleges, educators and advisors offer tailored insights about likelihood of success.

By Tara García Mathewson • June 8, 2017

Disruptors or bullies: What are school leaders to do when funding comes with an agenda?

Declining public support for education has forced administrators to increasingly look to private philanthropists to keep the doors open, but those donors often have their own ideas about what's best for students.

By Autumn A. Arnett • June 6, 2017

Value of game-based learning on the rise

An upcoming study details benefits of short form game-based learning on engagement, critical thinking and performance on assessments.

By Roger Riddell • June 2, 2017

'Phigital' students demand new approaches from educators

The students of Generation Z, which consists of children born between 1995 and 2012, take a very different approach to navigating the physical and digital world than their predecessors.

By Pat Donachie • June 2, 2017

Virtual reality could be poised to disrupt the prison education market

The technology can provide real-world experiences and hands-on training to help provide career certificates prior to release.

By Autumn A. Arnett • June 2, 2017

Syracuse Public Schools among districts withholding disciplinary records to colleges

In the years since it made the decision, the district has seen an increase in its graduation rate and the number of students going to college alongside a 50% decline in disciplinary referrals.

By Roger Riddell • May 31, 2017

Addressing emotional needs improves outcomes

Promoting a sense of belonging on campus has a direct impact on GPA and graduation rates.

By Pat Donachie • May 31, 2017

Armed Forces see STEM education as ensuring a bright future

The U.S. military employs thousands in STEM-related pursuits, and the branches are trying to ensure those skillsets are paramount for today's students by promoting them in workshops and mentorships.

By Pat Donachie • May 30, 2017

Gene editing comes to the classroom

Scientific tools like CRISPR Cas9 are increasingly becoming accessible to students, as opposed to being a resource available solely to researchers.

By Pat Donachie • May 30, 2017

Skype, live video feeds enhancing K-12 classrooms

New video formats and tech tools are being put to use in creative new ways in K-12 classrooms throughout the U.S., offering new opportunities for students.

By Pat Donachie • May 25, 2017

Tech disciplines require employees with better writing skills

While writing courses are often thought of as being just a hurdle one needs to clear en route to degree or diploma, experts posit written communicators are actually better coders.

By Autumn A. Arnett • May 22, 2017

Panel: Bilingual education critical to future of the workforce

A group of experts on Wednesday evening discussed the importance of language learning for students of all ages to fill critical needs in industry.

By Autumn A. Arnett • May 18, 2017

Career and technical education is a bipartisan priority

Different groups and legislators who do not usually agree are touting the benefits of vocational training, saying employers increasingly do not feel a four-year degree is vital.

By Pat Donachie • May 18, 2017

Elite private schools hope to end traditional high school transcripts

100 elite private high schools hope to make traditional letter grades a thing of the past in the college admissions process, and they are leveraging their reputations to accomplish the goal.

By Pat Donachie • May 11, 2017

DeVos clarifies that grant apps cannot be discounted based on format errors

After dozens were rejected because they did not adhere to font or spacing guidelines, the secretary issued a memo forbidding rejections on the basis of technicalities.

By Pat Donachie • May 10, 2017

Effective leaders connect first with students

Experts at two events in Washington, DC, Wednesday emphasized the importance of caring for students over connecting them to content.

By Autumn A. Arnett • May 4, 2017