College Aid Consulting Services
SEPTEMBER 4, 2022
2022 college scholarship scams. These scholarship cons hook victims with the promise of money, but upfront “fees” never actually materialize into those needed funds. For students who are struggling to pay tuition and other college expenses, an unexpected offer of a scholarship can seem like a wish come true. However, the majority of the time, it is bait for a scam. .
Ed.gov Homeroom
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022
Former Education Secretary Arne Duncan said that “great schools don’t happen by chance. Great schools happen by design.” It takes hard work & dedication at all levels of a school community – from students, teachers, staff, administrators, & families – to make a school truly shine. Today, we honor 297 schools for their exemplary teaching. Continue Reading.
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Student Minds
SEPTEMBER 5, 2022
Luke and Natalie, sub-editors, share their experiences of starting university. - Student Minds Editorial Team Starting university is filled with so many emotions and it's certainly a daunting yet exciting experience. There are so many firsts and 'what ifs' but so many amazing opportunities too. ✨ What were some things you wish you'd known before starting university?
The University Innovation Alliance
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
Bridging the Gap From Education to Employment. A Playbook for Transforming College-to-Career. bridget. Thu, 09/08/2022 - 06:00. Image. College to Career. Equity. University Culture. Career preparation is a core objective of a university education. For many students, it's also the primary goal. According to Strada Education Network's Institute for the Future of Work , 85% of freshmen say that their main priority for attending college is getting a good job.
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.
Community College Review
SEPTEMBER 1, 2022
Researchers have called for the Massachusetts community college system to adopt a centralized leadership system that would refocus on workforce development within the community.
School & Student Services by Community Brands
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
Are You a New Financial Aid Professional? Here are 5 Tips to Succeed in Your Role. No one is a stranger to the new job jitters. From the first day to the first project and beyond, you want to make a great first impression on your boss, colleagues, and the community you serve. For those new to the financial aid profession, there’s added pressure to make sound decisions for your school and families in need—talk about a balancing act!
Student Success Central brings together the best content for student success professionals from the widest variety of thought leaders.
Ed.gov Homeroom
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
By: Lauren Jewett, NBCT (Special Education Teacher/New Orleans, LA) My mother grew up as one of nine children. Her youngest sibling, my aunt Cheryl, was born with Down Syndrome. At the time of Cheryl’s birth in 1962, the doctors told my grandparents that Cheryl would only live until the age of three, and as such, Continue Reading. The post Teachers as Advocates and Leaders of the Profession appeared first on ED.gov Blog.
Black Students Mental Health Blog
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
Depression is a word often used these days to mean different things and although that has helped with the awareness, there is a danger in that we may start not taking it seriously. For example, a friend told me that their bank balance is “depressing”. Another random tweet read that the rail replacement bus driver was very “depressing”. I am not saying there is no truth to what they were saying but what I am saying is that Depression is a word that many people throw about willy-nilly these days.
Counselors' Corner
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
by Patrick O'Connor, Ph.D. I've never understood why students get so nervous about applying to college. I'm not talking about searching for a college- I'm talking about filling out the actual form. Students learn about all kinds of colleges, work hard to get good grades, do great things outside the classroom, take the right tests-everything your counselor has talked to you about.
Community College Review
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
If you are interested in sleep, then a polysomnography career may be right for you. Learn about how you can begin this lucrative career in studying sleep disorders at your local community college.
CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors
SEPTEMBER 27, 2022
FSA recently provided updates to the Student Debt Relief Plan. This information is important for former students or college graduates with outstanding federal student loans. There are two important things to remember right now regarding student loan forgiveness: these changes apply only to federal student. The post Latest News on Federal Student Loan Forgiveness appeared first on CFAA.
Close the Gap Foundation
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
Bringing in their individual expertise and daily classroom experiences, Close the Gap's Board of Educators ( BoE ) has been a huge part of Close the Gap’s successes with serving first-generation, low-income students ( FGLI ) by providing hands-on guidance to Fellows and mentors during the Social Impact Fellowship and giving valuable feedback during the monthly BoE meetings.
Ed.gov Homeroom
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022
“I know you’re all going to have a wonderful day of learning.” Deputy Secretary Cindy Marten said as she finished the morning announcements at Idlewild Elementary School in Charlotte, North Carolina, helping ED kick off the Road to Success Back to School Bus Tour. The schedule for Monday was packed; four stops in one day! Continue Reading. The post Deputy Secretary on the Road to Success Bus Tour appeared first on ED.gov Blog.
Black Students Mental Health Blog
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
Alcohol is a social lubricant meaning that it helps many feel comfortable and it stimulates social interactions. Going to university is exciting and often means leaving and more freedom. It means letting the hair down, mingling with others from all walks of life, people you don’t think you have anything in common with. There’s pressure to make friendships both in halls where you share the apartment and in class where you have to do group work etc.
Counselors' Corner
SEPTEMBER 21, 2022
by Patrick O'Connor, Ph.D. The world of college counseling has changed a great deal in the last couple of years, so it’s oddly reassuring when some of the questions counselors have to address are chestnuts that come along every year, just as sure as there will be a new edition of the Fiske Guide. Many of these questions come up this time of year, as students consider modifying their schedules through the drop and add period.
Community College Review
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
We report on the most recent results of the Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, which recognizes community colleges nationwide for their commitment to high achievement. Is your community college part of the top 10 for 2013?
CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022
October is rapidly approaching. Most families know that the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, will be available on October 1 for the 2023-2024 academic year. Anyone hoping to qualify for financial aid at the federal, state, or institutional level should be prepared. The post Curious About the CSS Profile? appeared first on CFAA.
CAMPUSPEAK
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
I have been a researcher in wellness and burnout recovery for almost 20 years, and this past year I have… The post Feeling Crispy? 5 Tips to Embrace Your Burnout appeared first on CAMPUSPEAK.
Ed.gov Homeroom
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
By: Amanda Zepeda My first teachers were my parents. Both grew up in immigrant households in the vibrant city of Los Angeles. They were Chicano latch-key-kids of the 1970s. My father began working at a young age, supplementing the family’s income with a paper route before school and gardening work with my grandfather on the. Continue Reading. The post Hispanic Heritage Month: “La Historia De Mi Gente” appeared first on ED.gov Blog.
Student Research Foundation
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
Teachers and school administrators, are there Hispanic students in your classrooms? Or are you instructing non-Hispanic students about their Hispanic neighbors across the U.S.? In either case, here are some statistics you should have available. . Demographic information from USAFact.org. More than 62 million Americans – or 19% of the total U.S. population – identified as Hispanic or Latino in the 2020 census.
Purdue University Global
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022
Many writers know that citing and paraphrasing are effective ways to incorporate information from other sources in their writing. Summarizing is also a useful technique, as well as an excellent reading and learning strategy. We hope you enjoy this resource spotlight featuring a short video that discusses summarizing and gives four important steps for summarizing.
Community College Review
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
Are you taking full advantage of scholarships? Use these 7 smart tips when applying for your scholarships, whether need or merit-based awards, as well as those for individuals from certain ethnic, religious, or socioeconomic groups. Increase your chances of being awarded scholarships!
CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
It’s September, that time of year when our thoughts turn to fall and pumpkin spice everything. Fall is when there is less light during the day, and also the time when there are fewer days until the FAFSA. Yes, that’s right – it’s FAFSA time. The post It Is FAFSA Time Again appeared first on CFAA.
Black Students Mental Health Blog
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
Burnout happens we encounter ongoing stress and frustration, with no time to relax and recharge. When you are studying, you are learning something new. Yes, I am sounding like Captain Obvious but stick with me here I’ve thought this through, it will make sense. When at University, you are training to get a qualification in that profession, which means that you are not expected to already know.
Ed.gov Homeroom
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
By: Cori Walls, International Baccalaureate film & Digital Video Production teacher for Palm Beach County School District in Delray Beach, FL Why is it that so many films have a backstory of a child losing a parent? Or that many superheroes are vindicating the death of their parents? This is where art is the reality for. Continue Reading. The post A Population of Heartbreak appeared first on ED.gov Blog.
Counselors' Corner
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
by Patrick O'Connor, Ph.D. Thanks to COVID, heading back to school has been a different experience each fall, and this year is no exception. With test scores down , and students spending much of the last two years learning online, many students are returning to school with social-emotional issues about learning, working with others, and facing life in general.
Civitas Learning
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
Effective academic advising teams have the power to significantly impact student success, but often there are unseen barriers preventing advisors from reaching the right students at the right time. A Civitas Learning study on what works for student success found that advising is the most impactful initiative (5.8 PP lift on persistence overall). However, this study also found that, while advising can work, 47% of advising programs aren’t improving student outcomes.
Community College Review
SEPTEMBER 21, 2022
Education becomes more expensive with each passing year so it is important to make smart use of your student loans and to minimize your debt while you are in school whenever possible.
Student Research Foundation
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
“When I arrived on campus as a first-year college student, the differences between me and my peers were clear. So many of my fellow classmates seemed at home, not just among the beautiful buildings and green spaces, but also with the small nuances of the higher education experience — from skillfully finding the right courses to simply approaching faculty and staff for help.
Close the Gap Foundation
SEPTEMBER 9, 2022
Bringing in their individual expertise and daily classroom experiences, Close the Gap's Board of Educators ( BoE ) has been a huge part of Close the Gap’s successes with serving first-generation, low-income students ( FGLI ) by providing hands-on guidance to Fellows and mentors during the Social Impact Fellowship and giving valuable feedback during the monthly BoE meetings.
Ed.gov Homeroom
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
By: Heather Ward, Special Assistant, Office of Postsecondary Education If you need suicide or mental health-related crisis support, or are worried about someone else, please call or text 988 or visit the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline’s chat to connect with a trained crisis counselor. As U.S. Department of Education officials have traveled the country visiting.
Black Students Mental Health Blog
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
It is no secret that university can be a stressful time. With exams, assignments, and social pressures, it’s easy for students to feel overwhelmed. But what happens when the stress becomes too much and affects your mental health? Psychosis can manifest during times of stress and can cause hallucinations or delusions. If you are experiencing psychosis symptoms, don’t panic – help is available.
Counselors' Corner
SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
by Patrick O'Connor, Ph.D. News from Washington solidifies what most educators already knew—this is going to be the year of returning schools to business as usual. With healthcare leaders announcing plans to treat COVID with an annual booster—much like people get a regular flu shot—the days of mask alerts and online school days largely seem behind us, and educators will get the chance to focus on what they were trained to do—help young people move on with their lives.
Community College Review
SEPTEMBER 21, 2022
No matter where you choose to go to college you'll have to take some kind of standardized test. The GRE is often required for graduate programs, but it may also benefit your community college application.
Student Research Foundation
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
Heading back to school has always been stressful for students. This year’s return, which follows the destabilizing Pandemic, could prove to be even more difficult for them. Some school systems and states across the country are already taking steps to make the transition easier. California, for example, has passed a law requiring that no public schools in the state start their days any earlier than 8:30 A.M.
Ready Education
SEPTEMBER 6, 2022
With greater demands on stressed budgets and smaller, lower-resourced teams, university administrators are being asked to consider a tough question this Fall: How do they do more with less?
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