Active Minds

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Election results can induce emotions, whether celebratory or stressful. Let’s be real: the results of this week’s presidential election have had an especially heavy impact on many of us and with an uncertain road ahead, we may be juggling intense feelings of stress, regardless of their political beliefs. Going into the presidential election this year, reported levels of stress related to the election were higher than in both 2020 and 2016.

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College Aid Services

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

The federal government published a comprehensive guide to how Title IV institutions state grant agencies, and contractors can utilize personally identifiable information that they receive from the FAFSA Application. This electronic announcement covers topics such as what FAFSA data is, when institutions are required to obtain consent to disclose such information, the laws governing these… More » Dept. of Education Issues Guidance on Handling FAFSA Data When Administering Student Aid The po

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CAMPUSPEAK

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

The American Dream, a concept deeply ingrained in our culture, promises upward mobility and success through hard work and determination.… The post What I Learned about the American Dream appeared first on CAMPUSPEAK.

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Student Research Foundation

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

If you’re going into senior year and are still confused about how to apply to college, don’t panic! From crafting your application essays to navigating standardized tests , there’s a lot to keep track of. Creating a college application checklist is a great way to stay on top of things—and we’ve got one to help you get started. With college application deadlines coming up fast, it’s up to you to understand what you need to do to succeed.

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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.

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Knack

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

We’re excited to announce Knack’s new partnership with Union County, New Jersey, to offer free tutoring to middle school students (grades 5-8), with support from dedicated tutors from local colleges and universities. This collaboration brings together students and tutors in a cross-age academic model that provides young learners with valuable academic support while also fostering a sense of mentorship and inspiration toward future educational goals.

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Knack

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Earning a higher education diploma does more than certify knowledge of specific subjects; it cultivates critical thinking skills that help build a more educated and engaged society. Although debates around the value of a college degree continue, research and real-world outcomes demonstrate that higher education remains essential for teaching critical thinking—a skill increasingly necessary in both personal and civic life.

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