October, 2021

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FAFSA / CSS Profile Deadlines 2022-2023

College Aid Consulting Services

Update on FAFSA / CSS Profile Deadlines 2022-2023. As of October 1st, families can submit their FAFSA’s and the CSS Profile for the 2022-23 academic year. The earliest deadline that some families are not aware of is November 1st. If the student is pursuing early decision (which I do not recommend for most students), many colleges will require the families to submit the form(s) by the November date.

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Another Gift from COVID-19

#RealCollege Blog

By: Lily Johnson (she/her/hers), Boston University I didn’t used to have depression. The universe gifted it to me as a side effect of the global pandemic of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). The feelings of constant fatigue and melancholy were very unfamiliar to me as they began to overwhelm my perspective in late April of 2020. COVID-19 had locked down the world for what seemed to be a never-ending epidemic and all I could think about was the confidence of my professors, reassuring students that we w

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Future of Privacy Forum Releases Student Monitoring Explainer

Student Privacy Compass

Today, we released a new infographic, “ Understanding Student Monitoring ,” depicting the variety of reasons why schools monitor student digital activities, what types of student data are being monitored, and how that data could be used. While student monitoring is not new, it has gained significant traction recently due to the shift to remote learning and the increase in school-managed devices being issued to students. .

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How to Reduce IEP Classifications for Mental Health Issues

Thrive Alliance Group

Special education was intended to help a small percentage of students who have disabilities that significantly impair learning and make it impossible for them to succeed in a general education classroom. Providing IEP classifications to every struggling student, even when they don’t meet the criteria for classification, is a disservice to students and also puts increased stress on school staff and budgets.

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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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Thank YOU for the #OEAward2021, @YearsEd Community!

techKNOWtools

Last week, I learned that a podcast project I helped to produce won an award from the Open Education (OE) Global community. Clint and I shared a thank you message ( in audio format , of course) for awarding the 25 Years of EdTech: The Serialized Audio Version project a 2021 Open Education Award of Excellence for Reuse/ Remix/ Adaptation. 2021 OE Global Award of Excellence for Reuse/ Remix/ Adaptation.

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The importance of mentorship

Close the Gap Foundation

I am extremely grateful to have experienced both sides of mentorship: having a mentor and being a mentor myself. My mentor has been with me through many important stages of my life and has always lent his wisdom whenever I needed it. He not only helped me academically and professionally but also made sure to inquire about my own mental health and how I was doing emotionally.

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Sometimes a Little Nudge Goes a Long Way

#RealCollege Blog

By: Dr. Sara Goldrick-Rab and Joshua Rudolph; The Hope Center for College, Community, and Justice In our 2021 #RealCollege report , we at The Hope Center for College, Community, and Justice find disparities between the number of students with basic needs insecurity, and the number of students that use basic needs supports. Some demographics show up to a thirty-seven-point difference.

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Know the warning signs of a potential mental health disorder

BetterMynd

There is no question – college students are more stressed and anxious than in the past. Going to college can be an exciting time in a young person’s life. It’s the end of one chapter and the beginning of another. It’s a great time for new experiences, both inside and outside the classroom. That being said, college can also be overwhelming. I frequently see college students struggling with their academic course load, relationship problems, eating disorders, family conflicts, or substance abuse is

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Lighthouse In a Storm: How Wichita State’s One Stop Solution Helped At-Risk Students Navigate the Uncertainty of the Pandemic

Blackboard Blog

One Stop virtual student support has significant benefits to administrators and students, especially at-risk learners. The past year and a half has only amplified this as learners and educators have been forced to navigate new paths, and the ability to easily locate important information has become even more vital. For BbWorld 2021, we discussed the true valued-added that virtual student support services like One Stop provide learners with Dr.

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Update: What the Federal Student Loan Servicing Shake-Up Means for Borrowers

NACAC's Admitted

iStock. In 2010, the federal government eliminated the bank-based student loan program (formerly the Federal Family Education Loan Program, or FFELP) in favor of originating loans directly from the Department of Education). The move saved the federal government more than $10 billion in payments to banks—funding that has since been used to increase student aid.

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First Generation Scholarships and General Scholarship Essay Tips

UofO First-Generation Student Support Blog

Title: First Generation Scholarships and General Scholarship Essay Tips. Written by: Tara Parrillo; Director, TRIO Student Support Services. How to pay can be one of the most stressful aspects of navigating a college degree for many first-generation college students. More recently, institutions of higher education and other organizations are taking notice and providing scholarships specifically for first-generation students.

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Special Challenges and Support for First-Generation Community College Students

Community College Review

Many community college students are the first in their family to attend college, and this designation comes with its own share of responsibilities and challenges. Learn about the support available specifically for first-generation community college students.

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FAST Fund Toolkit 2021

Believe in Students

FAST Fund ToolKit 2021. The post FAST Fund Toolkit 2021 first appeared on Believe in Students. The post FAST Fund Toolkit 2021 appeared first on Believe in Students.

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Is a Financial Aid Refund Check Really ‘Extra’ Money?

NACAC's Admitted

iStock. You completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and submitted all the needed paperwork. Now you are enrolled in school and your friends are talking about getting a refund check. An email sent from your college says the funds will be available soon. Spring break is coming up and some of your friends are talking about going to the beach.

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Experiencing Back to school anxiety? Prioritize yourself and your wellbeing.

UofO First-Generation Student Support Blog

Experiencing Back to school anxiety? Prioritize yourself and your wellbeing. Written by: Nora Fandino Unzaga; TRIO Academic Advisor. Self-care is not a waste of time; self-care makes your use of time more sustainable. Author and psychologist, Jackie Viramontez. The year 2020 brought on a historical change of our sense of “normalcy,” and with-it, endless uncertainty, despair, and grief.