Ed.gov Homeroom

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Educators and students, don’t forget to tap into one of your best resources as you begin this school year…your school librarian! In today’s school libraries, you can find lively, vibrant spaces focused on learning and community. A school librarian provides personalized learning environments and offers equitable access to resources to ensure a well-rounded education for Continue Reading The post School Librarians: One of a Student’s Best Resources appeared first on ED.gov Blog.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 14, 2023

Significant portions of the college student population have faced food insecurity, according to an analysis of data from the National Postsecondary Student Aid Study: 2020 (NPSAS:20). Dr. Tammeil Y. Gilkerson Evergreen Valley College NPSAS:20 – released earlier this year – offers the first nationally representative data collection about food insecurity and homelessness among U.S. graduate and undergraduate college students, according to Leanne Davis, managing researcher at Education Northwest, a

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COE

OCTOBER 2, 2023

From Humble Beginnings to Leading Higher Education Advocacy: My Journey October 2, 2023 — by Kimberly Jones Becoming COE president, I strive for educational equity, inspired by my parents’ resilience and belief in transformative education for all. When people ask me about my work, they often wonder if my motivation stems from being a low-income, first-generation college student myself.

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Active Minds

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Voting forms the bedrock of our democracy, carrying substantial weight in shaping the policies and societal issues that will be addressed during campaigns and highlighted in the laws put into action in your state. In the 2023 election cycle , voters wield influence over a wide range of positions, including gubernatorial candidates (governors), state legislatures, state supreme courts, and mayors.

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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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IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

OCTOBER 30, 2023

By Elenaor Eckerson Peters Last week, IHEP joined Results for America to highlight promising postsecondary student success models in Colorado and Massachusetts. The webinar , “State Lessons for Implementing Evidence-Based Postsecondary Success Programs,” explored two recent case studies about data and evidence-based programs that are helping more students complete college.

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Student Minds

OCTOBER 21, 2023

Ali shares their experience of being accepted at university and having a fresh start. - Ali I will never forget seeing the word 'Accepted' appear on my phone. I had been cautiously checking my phone that night with the knowledge that university responses to my various applications were due yet tried to remain nonchalant in my eagerness. Until that point, I’d had a lifetime of experiences away from higher education, having 'missed my chance' at the traditional age, and had resolved that I would n

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 5, 2023

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill that gives community college students transferring to HBCUs a one-time grant of up to $5,000. Gov. Gavin Newsom Patrick T. Fallon/AFP/Getty Images Given that the state of California itself does not have any HBCUs, students who want to attend and experience one have to pursue it out-of-state but may miss out on state aid in the process.

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Student Loan Planner

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Federal student loan borrowers have access to a new income-driven repayment plan, the SAVE plan. Unfortunately, servicers have had enormous problems calculating what payments should be under that plan. Instead of billing borrowers an incorrect amount, servicers tend to use an administrative forbearance instead. This gives the servicer time to get a borrower’s payment calculated […] The post Administrative Forbearance for Student Loans appeared first on Student Loan Planner.

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Active Minds

OCTOBER 2, 2023

I was fourteen years old when I was introduced to the space of mental health advocacy. At this time, I began training to become a hotline listener at Teen Line , a peer crisis line in Los Angeles. I was fascinated by this organization that not only served youth but actively centered their engagement. After all, youth are often quieted and discredited in the mental health space despite youth-led advocacy and peer support being necessities in erasing taboos and improving the current landscape.

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IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Reflections from our recent Postsecondary Value Community of Practice event By: Marián Vargas and Eleanor Eckerson Peters “ Postsecondary value is not just a framework, but a lens through which to see the world, [and] it must be infused into the DNA of our collective efforts.” David Troutman’s reflection captured the energy and passion of the Equitable Value Movement and was shared during his keynote remarks at IHEP’s recent Postsecondary Value Community of Practice event.

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NACAC's Admitted

OCTOBER 10, 2023

By Don Heller, Gigi Jones, and Abby Miller The recent dismantling of affirmative action and the COVID pandemic highlighted the barriers preventing underserved, underrepresented students – students of color and those who are low-income and first-generation – from enrolling in college. A college degree is the pathway to social mobility for families trapped in the cycle of poverty.

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Counseling Today

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Loneliness is a growing public health concern, but counselors can help clients examine the underlying cause of this feeling and learn to rebuild their connections to others. The post Addressing the loneliness epidemic appeared first on Counseling Today.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 15, 2023

It has been three years since the nation was shaken by the untimely murders of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breonna Taylor, igniting a powerful movement to address racism in policing and other facets of society like education. In response, college and university leaders nationwide made significant commitments to improve campus racial climates. They pledged millions to initiatives such as hiring diverse faculty, appointing Chief Diversity Officers, revising curricula to address issues of ra

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Student Loan Planner

OCTOBER 10, 2023

The FUTURE Act made it possible for a borrower to share their income automatically with their student loan servicer for the purposes of recertifying their income driven repayment (IDR). However, this requires an individual’s consent. The Department of Education has made it very easy to provide that consent, but you might realize that providing that […] The post How to Revoke Access for the IRS to Share Your Income for Student Loans appeared first on Student Loan Planner.

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Active Minds

OCTOBER 5, 2023

For over a decade, the Active Minds Send Silence Packing® (SSP) display has traveled the country to end the silence surrounding mental illness and suicide. Send Silence Packing® encourages attendees to seek support for themselves, friends, or loved ones, with trained professionals available on-site and thousands of mental health resources distributed to community members at each stop.

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IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Earlier this month, IHEP joined Results for America to highlight promising postsecondary student success models in Colorado and Massachusetts. The webinar , “State Lessons for Implementing Evidence-Based Postsecondary Success Programs,” explored two recent case studies about data and evidence-based programs that are helping more students complete college.

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Missouri State Academic Advising and Transfer Cent

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Meet Mika Shipman, a transfer student from Park Hills, MO! Mika transferred to Missouri State University from Missouri Baptist University and Mineral Area College. Mika is pursuing the Middle School Education/Science program at Missouri State University. When asked why Mika chose to transfer to Missouri State University, Mika said, “I was always interested in Missouri State.

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Counseling Today

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Two clinical supervisors share their advice on how to create successful consultation groups, which reduce isolation, provide clinical support, foster professional growth and improve client outcomes. The post The benefits of clinical consultation groups appeared first on Counseling Today.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 27, 2023

As a student activist, a longtime faculty member, and an administrator in higher education, I am particularly proud of two career accomplishments. One was fifty years ago at Earlham , a small Quaker liberal arts college, where I helped repurpose a college-owned house into a Black culture center. The second was twenty-five years ago at Indiana University , where I helped a large, public, research university construct a new Black culture center.

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College Aid Services

OCTOBER 27, 2023

On Wednesday, the Department of Education announced the availability of Volume 2 – School Eligibility and Operations of the 2023-2024 Federal Student Aid Handbook. The Federal Student Aid Handbook consists of the Application and Verification Guide, nine numbered volumes, and appendices. It is posted digitally and as a print-ready PDF on Federal Student Aid’s Knowledge Center.

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Active Minds

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Content Warning: This piece contains mentions of suicide. Getting involved in mental health advocacy in our youth is not easy, but with the emergence of bills like the Student ID Bill (a proposal for schools to print mental health hotline numbers, such as 988, on the back of student ID cards), opportunities for upcoming generations are there. With this in mind, it’s important to understand how and why we should advocate for ourselves as youth and be familiar with the mental health legislat

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Civitas Learning

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) should be used to augment, not replace, human creativity and intelligence. The term, coined in 1955 by John McCarthy, was defined by him as “the science and engineering of making intelligent machines.” Historically, AI techniques like machine learning have been used to make recommendations and help us better understand information.

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Missouri State Academic Advising and Transfer Cent

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Meet Damon Hedgpeth, a transfer student from Springfield, MO! Damon transferred to Missouri State University from Ozarks Technical Community College-Springfield campus. Damon is pursuing the Recording Arts Undergraduate Certificate at Missouri State University. When asked why Damon chose to transfer to Missouri State University, Damon said, “The music program and the opportunity to be a part of the marching band were my reasons for transferring.

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Counseling Today

OCTOBER 4, 2023

A trauma-informed approach benefits both counselors and clients, yet more work needs to be done to ensure these principles are adopted across health care systems. The post Prioritizing trauma-informed care appeared first on Counseling Today.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 20, 2023

I woke up this morning, approached my bathroom sink, and gazed into the mirror. It is apparent to me the dark circles reflect the shadows in the night, having taught class the night before and arriving home a little past 10:30 pm. I can see my white hairs flaring out of formation, one, no, wait, two more than I saw the previous morning. I think, “I only had one when I graduated with a PhD.

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College Aid Services

OCTOBER 23, 2023

An additional webinar has been added for November 2, 2023 to the Better FAFSA Better Future Webinar Series. The new webinar is “StudentAid.gov Account Creation Process for Users Without an SSN.” The description is listed as: Starting in the 2024–25 award year, each student and contributor must create their own StudentAid.gov account to complete the… More » Better FAFSA Better Future Webinar Series – New Webinar Added for Nov. 2, 2023 The post Better FAFSA Better Future We

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Active Minds

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Picture this: It’s my first semester at Central New Mexico Community College (CNMCC), and I’m knee-deep in textbooks, navigating the maze of college life. Like many of us, I was eager to learn and grow but realized that the pressures of academia can sometimes take a toll on our mental health. Stress, self-doubt, and the challenges of balancing coursework with personal life started to affect not only me but also many of my classmates.

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Symplicity

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Symplicity® Advocate ™, renowned worldwide for student case management with over 300 universities in its network, warmly welcomes Canterbury Christ Church University aboard. Symplicity will collaborate with the University to implement a 360-degree view of student cases and student support to enhance its university-wide approach to addressing concerns and supporting student wellbeing.

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Steve Keating

OCTOBER 1, 2023

High morale is often the little recognized secret to success. Organizations and leaders that work to ensure the morale and engagement level of their people remain high, outperform those who don’t. Boosting the morale of your team is essential for maintaining productivity, job satisfaction, and overall team cohesion. High morale can lead to increased motivation, creativity, and a more positive work environment.

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Student Loan Planner

OCTOBER 25, 2023

As 40 million student loan borrowers return to repayment this month following the three-year Covid forbearance, one group of borrowers is facing particularly dire circumstances: parent borrowers. Parent PLUS loans are federal loans issued to parents for the benefit of a child’s undergraduate education. These types of loans are unique in that the parent is […] The post Parent PLUS Borrowers Face Squeeze as Student Loan Payments Resume appeared first on Student Loan Planner.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Dr. Melissa L. Gilliam, a physician and higher education leader, will take on the mantle of president of Boston University, effective Jul. 1, 2024. In doing so, she will become BU’s first woman and first Black president. Dr. Melissa Gilliam Boston University Photography Gilliam, 58, is no stranger to firsts. She is currently executive vice president and provost at The Ohio State University, the first Black to hold that role in the school’s history.

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College Aid Services

OCTOBER 24, 2023

2024-25 FAFSA Simplification Overview 2024-25 FAFSA Simplification Overview Broadcast date: Tuesday, October 24, 2023 Are you ready for 2024-25? Join College Aid Services for the first of series of webinars as we prepare for the 2024-25 FAFSA. This initial webinar comprise a high-level overview of the changes coming in 2024-25. The changes to be discussed… More » Webinar: 2024-25 FAFSA Simplification Overview (Recording) The post Webinar: 2024-25 FAFSA Simplification Overview (Recording) f

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Ed.gov Homeroom

OCTOBER 6, 2023

By: Catherine Mcconnell, Policy Advisor Office of Career, Technical and Adult Education, US Department of Education The U.S. Department of Education is excited to join manufacturers, workers, educators, students, and families across our nation in celebrating National Manufacturing Day. Manufacturing is essential to our country’s vitality: it sparks creativity, fuels global competitiveness, brings dreams and Continue Reading The post Celebrating National Manufacturing Day: Creating Our Future ap

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Symplicity

OCTOBER 20, 2023

In higher education, AI is causing a particular stir with institutions puzzled about how AI should be incorporated into academics and, most importantly, services offered to students.

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Steve Keating

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Turnover is a fact of life for any business or organization. Some level of turnover is even good. With new team members comes fresh perspectives and new ideas. But turnover is also expensive. Depending on your business it can take up to and even over 12 months to bring new team members up to full speed. If you can’t keep them on the team for at least a few years your business will always struggle.

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Patter by Pat Thomson

OCTOBER 29, 2023

Doctoral writers are expected to show “criticality” in their thinking and writing. But what does this actually mean? Criticality has a specific academic meaning. A meaning that isn’t quite the same as the one that is in ordinary use. It’s a bit like “argument”. Outside the scholarly world, an argument is where people disagree with each other. Inside the scholarly world, an argument is about making a persuasive case, using evidence from published and new work to back an interpretation and claims

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