Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
The American Federation of Teachers (AFT) is calling for people to respect intellectual and academic freedom and speech, and combat antisemitism, Islamophobia, and other racist hate on college campuses. Randi Weingarten The move stems from a unanimous AFT executive council resolution on Nov. 9, Condemning Hate and Affirming Freedom of Speech on Campus.
Active Minds
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
As an educator in the classroom and a former principal on the South Side of Chicago, I’ve seen firsthand the challenges that students and staff alike face. American Education Week provides a crucial opportunity to shed light on an issue that continues to be ignored: the need to support the mental health of both students and educators. In schools, the traditional focus on academic achievement must evolve to include the holistic well-being of everyone who walks through those doors.
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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
Morris Brown College (MBC) will receive $500,000 from Chick-fil-A, Inc. to build leadership skills in students. David Goldman/Associated Press The money – the company’s second gift to the school – will help fund a leadership development initiative to prepare select scholars for careers in hospitality and organizational leadership. “We are thrilled to continue our partnership with Chick-fil-A, a tenured leader in the restaurant industry,” said MBC President Dr.
Patter by Pat Thomson
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
There is, rightly, a lot of emphasis on getting your PhD text written and submitted. That end-of-doctorate writing can be tough and it’s important that people do get as much help as they want and need to complete. But of course handing in isn’t the end. There’s still the examination to go. The defence. The viva. And in between the submission and the viva is The Wait.
Speaker: Andrew Cohen, Founder & CEO of Brainscape
The instructor’s PPT slides are brilliant. You’ve splurged on the expensive interactive courseware. Student engagement is stellar. So… why are half of your students still forgetting everything they learned in just a matter of weeks? It's likely a matter of cognitive science! With so much material to "teach" these days, we often forget to incorporate key proven principles into our curricula — namely active recall, metacognition, spaced repetition, and interleaving practice.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
Native Nations and their inherent sovereign rights existed long before the arrival of Europeans to the North American continent and continue to manifest today across social structures. In the United States, 574 federally recognized Native Nations continue to persevere, asserting their Indigenous futures through both political and intellectual forms of sovereignty.
Student Loan Planner
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
If you’ve committed your life to public service and have federal student loans, you might be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program (PSLF). This loan forgiveness program lets you wipe out your debt after 10 years of payments while working for a qualifying employer. You also must meet other eligibility requirements while being… The post Your Guide to Federal Loan Repayment Plans That Qualify for PSLF appeared first on Student Loan Planner.
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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
Divorced or Separated Parents Must File a Non-Custodial CSS Profile for Financial Aid This fall, if you’re the parent of a rising senior or college age student, you may find yourself filing forms like the FAFSA and completing a CSS Profile. Part of the financial aid process is gathering information about the parent or guardian’s financial situation.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
Dr. Stephanie Akunvabey Stephanie Akunvabey has been named associate vice president for diversity and inclusion and chief diversity officer at Pace University in New York. Akunvabey holds a bachelor’s degree in sociology/anthropology and Africana studies at Agnes Scott College in Decatur, Georgia, as well as a master’s and doctorate in higher and postsecondary education from New York University.
EAB
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
Blogs The 6 most in-demand topics for district leaders last year AskEAB's 6 most popular research requests in 2022-2023 Each year, EAB’s Dedicated Advisors pass hundreds of questions from district leaders and school administrators to our AskEAB team. Our K-12 researchers track down answers to each question using a combination of proprietary research, external publications like academic journals, and consultation with EAB’s subject matter experts—all in 10 days or less.
The Advisor That Cares
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
Reflecting on the innovation plan update while collaborating with my classmates, I feel like the last two years have been about me preparing, researching, and developing the skills I need to help set the stage for my innovation. Yet, now it was time to start walking the talk. talk the talk … walk the walk idiom You see, throughout the ADL Program , we have been learning and planning as we explore and develop our innovation project.
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