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Not All Opinions Deserve a Microphone in the Classroom

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I Dr. Alice Ragland live and teach in Ohio, one of the growing number of states passing legislation that claims to protect free speech and intellectual diversity in college classrooms by requiring that all opinions be heard. At first glance, that might sound reasonable, even desirable. But in practice, what these policies really mean is that educators are told we have to give equal weight to opinions that are factually incorrect, racist, sexist, and harmful.

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Training Webinar: Submitting Corrections in the FAFSA Partner Portal

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FSA has announced an upcoming webinar which will provide guidance and reminders about submitting corrections in the FAFSA Partner Portal. This webinar, offered on April 25 and again on May 9, 2025, will cover navigation tips, how to resolve reject codes, and guidance on applying professional judgment, with a focus on the most common reasons… More Training Webinar: Submitting Corrections in the FAFSA Partner Portal The post Training Webinar: Submitting Corrections in the FAFSA Partner Port

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College Student Health Coverage Improves but Disparities Persist, GAO Finds

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A new government report reveals that while health coverage among college students has increased significantly over the past decade, substantial disparities remain, particularly impacting historically disadvantaged racial and ethnic groups, students in states without expanded Medicaid, and certain nonworking students. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) report found that overall health coverage rates among undergraduate and graduate students aged 18-64 increased from an estimated 81% in 20

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2025-26 Federal Student Aid Handbook – Volumes 3 & 7 Available

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Today, Federal Student Aid announced the publication of Volumes 3 and 7 of the 2025-2026 Federal Student Aid Handbook. 2025-2026 Federal Student Aid Handbook Volume 3: Academic Years, Academic Calendars, Payment Periods, and Disbursements This volume discusses the academic calendar, payment period, and disbursement requirements for awarding aid under the Title IV student financial… More 2025-26 Federal Student Aid Handbook – Volumes 3 & 7 Available The post 2025-26 Federal Stu

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Can Brain Science Actually Help Make Your Training & Teaching Stick?

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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Meatless Monday with Hannah Leone

John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

Ive worked at the Sheridan Libraries in Technical Services for five years, and Ive been entering the Edible Book Festival since 2021. I love to bake, and I love books, so the Edible Book Festival seemed like a fantastic way to combine the two. While Im not vegan myself, I have colleagues and family members who are, so I got into the habit of baking vegan.

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HEAL Program Interest Rates for Quarter Ending June 30, 2025

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The maximum HEAL Program interest rates for the quarter ending June 30, 2025 are now available in the Current Maximum Interest Rates section of the HEAL Interest Rates page of the HEAL Information area on the Knowledge Center website. FSA has also made conforming updates to the Maximum Interest Rates for Previous Three Quarters section… More HEAL Program Interest Rates for Quarter Ending June 30, 2025 The post HEAL Program Interest Rates for Quarter Ending June 30, 2025 first appeared on

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