Steve Keating
APRIL 17, 2025
Our last post focused on setting and achieving real goals. But we didnt invest a lot of time in an essential step in the goal setting process. That step is determining your core values. Your core values are the guiding principles that shape your decisions, actions, and ultimately, your life. They reflect what truly matters to youyour priorities, beliefs, and what you stand for.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 16, 2025
Dr. Roderick L. Smothers In a powerful response to growing challenges facing Black students and institutions, Virginia Union University (VUU) recently convened over 250 educational leaders for an urgent national summit addressing the state of Black education in America. The virtual B.L.A.C. (Black Leadership Across Campuses) Summit, held on April 3, brought together university presidents, scholars, K-12 administrators, policymakers, and students for a candid three-hour discussion on systemic bar
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Active Minds
APRIL 22, 2025
Authored by Active Minds. University of California, Riverside has been recognized as our April Chapter of the Month! UC Riverside always goes above and beyond to create a vibrant campus environment. Their ongoing community engagement is evident through initiatives like Well-being Walk-in Wednesdays and Grad Time, which provide continuous support, not just one-off moments.
NCLC Student Loan Borrower Assistance
APRIL 25, 2025
In January, we shared that the Department of Education had added important new information to studentaid.gov showing borrowers their progress toward being debt-free through Income-Driven Repayment (IDR) plans. As we reported, borrowers could log into their accounts on studentaid.gov and see an IDR progress tracker showing how many months of qualifying payments they had made in IDR.
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.
IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy
APRIL 15, 2025
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College Aid Services
APRIL 22, 2025
The U.S. Department of Education has announced that collections on defaulted federal student loans will resume on May 5, 2025, ending a pause that began in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Key Points: Resumption of Collections: Starting May 5, the Department will restart collections on defaulted loans, including wage garnishments and the Treasury… More Federal Student Loan Collections to Resume May 5, 2025What Borrowers Need to Know The post Federal Student Loan Collections to Res
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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 13, 2025
Dr. Erik M. Hines In the scriptures, Jesus stated, And the King will answer and say to them, Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you do it to the least to these, My brethren, you did it to Me. Jesus refers to the individuals who think they were doing the right thing, such as helping people and feeding the poor, rather than doing performative things, such as discussing what one would do to help people or implementing policies that are counterintuitive to assisting people.
Active Minds
APRIL 2, 2025
Authored by Rae James. We are beyond excited to announce a historic milestone in Active Minds journey: weve surpassed our goal of reaching 1,000 K-12 schools in 1,000 days , and we did it months ahead of schedule ! Each of these K-12 schools joined our mental health movement by bringing Active Minds to their school, demonstrating a prioritization of mental health in their communities.
Ed.gov Homeroom
APRIL 17, 2025
By: James Bergeron, Deputy Under Secretary and Acting Federal Student Aid Chief Operating Officer Each year, more than 17 million students complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form, unlocking access to more than $120 billion in federal student aid and billions more in school, state, and private funding. The FAFSA Continue Reading The post The FAFSA Form is Workingand Getting Better Every Day appeared first on ED.gov Blog.
Patter by Pat Thomson
APRIL 28, 2025
Writing a paper or setting up a piece of research often involves a problem or a puzzle. Youve identified something that needs to be sorted and youre just the person to do it. At the start, problems tend to present themselves aseither practical there is something that is going on that is difficult/inequitable/could be better/could be different etc or conceptual we dont really know about this, we could know more about this, we should know more about this, we could think differently about this.
College Aid Services
APRIL 4, 2025
The Department of Education has confirmed the 2025-26 federal funding allocations for the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) and Federal Work-Study (FWS) programs. Institutions are advised to log into the COD website to review the final Campus-Based program funding worksheets, which have been calculated using the applicable statutory formula and amount of funds appropriated… More Final Funding Authorizations for 202526 Campus-Based Programs (Apr. 3 Update) The post
Counselors' Corner
APRIL 2, 2025
by Patrick O'Connor, Ph.D. It was arguably one of the best moments in the history of school counseling, and, while I cannot remember who told me about it, I am most certain it happened. A student was in a counselors office, where the topic of discussion was the students academic progress. After engaging in the customary question-and-answer round, and concluding with the bucking up counselors are known to do even when a hurricane is about to demolish the building, the student stood up, slung thei
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 10, 2025
For the third consecutive year, undergraduate certificate programs have reached a 10-year high in completion rates while traditional degree programs continue to decline, according to new data released Thursday by the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. The annual Undergraduate Degree Earners report reveals shifting student preferences toward shorter, more affordable credential options in higher education.
Active Minds
APRIL 17, 2025
Authored by Rae James. April is here bringing more sun, warmer weather, and, yes, exams. Balancing stress and anxiety with life’s demands can feel overwhelming and isolating. Thats why Active Minds launched Stress Less Week , a national program that occurs in the fall and spring each year. Our goal with Stress Less Week is clear: build communities that address stress and anxiety in support of mental health and to encourage individuals to understand that talking about ones struggles is a s
Civitas Learning
APRIL 17, 2025
Effectively implementing new software at your institution isnt a one-time project, and it takes more than an email or a training video to get it right. Real impact comes when teams use the technology as an essential part of their day-to-day work to achieve institutional goals. Too often, new tools are introduced without a clear connection to strategic priorities, and their value quickly gets lost.
Student Privacy Compass
APRIL 29, 2025
More than two years into the advent of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in K-12 schools, many state departments of education are issuing guidance or policies for responsible school and student use of AI. A helpful map from AI for Education shows that half of U.S. state departments of education have issued guidance on the use of generative AI in K-12 schools (and there has also been some at the district levels).
College Aid Services
APRIL 1, 2025
College Aid Services has been named No. 181 on Inc.’s prestigious fifth annual Inc. Regionals: Southeast list, recognizing the fastest-growing private companies in the Southeast. The list, an extension of the national Inc. 5000, highlights the most successful and dynamic independent small businesses across South Carolina, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, Arkansas, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Florida, and… More College Aid Services Named to Inc.s 2025 List of Fastest-Growing Privat
Counselors' Corner
APRIL 9, 2025
by Patrick O'Connor, Ph.D. Its been a while, but there was one summer when colleges decided to raise their tuitions pretty significantly, without much fanfare. This was a summer of computer upgrades, coffee bars, rock walls, and lazy rivers, when colleges decided they needed to improve their social atmospheres and their academic backbones all at onceand the results werent pretty.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 16, 2025
A new analysis by Excelencia in Education reveals that Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) have grown to 602 institutions nationwide, enrolling nearly one-third of all U.S. undergraduates and more than 60% of Latino undergraduates. The milestone comes as 2025 marks 30 years since HSIs first received dedicated federal funding to improve academic quality and expand access for Latino and other low-income students.
Active Minds
APRIL 8, 2025
Authored by Rae James. The more I read and the closer I looked at the patients under my care, I could see High-Functioning Depression (HFD) was everywhere. But people couldn’t go to their doctor and ask for a diagnosis or a prescription for antidepressants for it. If they did, the doctor would run through a quick screening tool for depression that looks for lack of functioning and acute distress.
Patter by Pat Thomson
APRIL 7, 2025
Im generally concerned about writing with partners. Thats because the power to say what is important, to name and to categorise, to summarise and to draw out implications, happens in writing. And in the writing, power can revert back to academic researchers. Despite our best intentions. In some situations where researchers do all of the writing, research partners may not be listed as authors on a research publication at all.
Civitas Learning
APRIL 3, 2025
SUMMARY : Adaptable analytics empowers higher education leaders with real-time, actionable insights that evolve with changing circumstances, enabling smarter decisions, more effective planning, and stronger team collaboration to proactively support student success. In higher education, making timely, data-informed decisions to support students isn’t easy.
College Aid Services
APRIL 3, 2025
After thirty years of public service, Denise Carter will retire as Chief Operating Officer for the Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA), the Department of Education announced today. Carter’s retirement marks the ends a distinguished career, and she will be succeeded by Acting Under Secretary James Bergeron, effective immediately. Carter’s most recent accomplishments include leading… More Denise Carter Retires as FSA’s Chief Operating Officer After 30 Years of Public Servi
College Planners of America
APRIL 29, 2025
When surveyed by The College Investor (TCI), 75% of parents with college-bound children said that they are currently saving for their childs college education. TCI also found that over 80% of parents are concerned about the impact of inflation on college savings. The amount that parents need to save rises in line with college tuition, which has risen much faster than the general CPI rate of inflation since 1980.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 22, 2025
O Joshua Williams n a busy Monday morning at the beginning of the Fall semester, Maria came into my office looking for support to purchase textbooks. She had been waiting outside the door before the office opened, anxiously checking her phone for updates on whether her son was going to be granted a hearing date to commute his sentence. He had been incarcerated for four years, and in that time, Marias world had changed.
Knowledge Avatars College
APRIL 28, 2025
Knowledge Avatars: Transformative Education For Teachers and Students Emiliano De La Mon, 04/28/2025 - 15:31 Knowledge Avatars (KAs) are revolutionizing classrooms by enhancing teaching effectiveness and deepening student learning. Heres how were implementing this dynamic tool across several schools. For Teachers: Personalized Teaching Assistant Knowledge Avatar bots are customizable, allowing teachers to upload tests, notes, videos, rubrics, and other resources.
Knack
APRIL 28, 2025
As another commencement season arrives, campuses across the country are filled with celebrationand reflection. For students who engaged in tutoring during their college years, either as tutors or tutees, the moment of graduation holds particular significance. These students are stepping into the next phase of their lives equipped not only with academic knowledge, but with a powerful set of skills and experiences that will serve them well in graduate programs, careers, and beyond.
Steve Keating
APRIL 10, 2025
I saw a story this past weekend about a guy who had foolishly lost everythinghis house, his business, and his entire 401kbetting on NFL football last season. I felt bad about his house and business; I really hope he didnt have a family that he caused to be homeless. But when it came to his 401k, my first thought was lucky SOB. Ill bet hes not worried about what tariffs are doing to his retirement accounts.
College Aid Services
APRIL 18, 2025
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
Counselors' Corner
APRIL 23, 2025
by Patrick O'Connor, Ph.D. Now that youve narrowed your choices, there are three final questions to ask: Are you in love with what the college has to offer, or with what the college stands for? Once a college admits you, they will call you day and night, send you email hourly, and text you in the middle of math class. One college even went so far as to send every admitted student a disposable cell phone, so the college knew they could get through to every student.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 3, 2025
Dr. Steven Gonzales Community colleges have a reputation for being leaders in workforce training. In the 1940s and 1950s, the GI Bill increased demand for workforce preparation. In a post-pandemic era, the same need persists. Todays learners require affordable pathways to high-demand, high-wage careers. With strong ties to local business and industry, Maricopa Community Colleges are leading the way with industry-aligned bachelors degrees.
CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors
APRIL 28, 2025
If youve been juggling acceptance letters, financial aid offers, and those feelings of the unknown, its time to focus: May 1st is National College Decision Day. As a reminder, it’s the deadline by which most colleges expect you to officially commit by submitting your enrollment deposit. So, how do you make that choice and feel good about it? Lets talk about just that!
Civitas Learning
APRIL 29, 2025
At Civitas Learning, we’re always looking for ways to make student success tools more accessible and intuitive. That’s why were excited to introduce one of our latest innovations Canvas LTI Integration. This new feature enables colleges and universities to integrate Civitas Learning advising functionality directly within the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS), providing a seamless user experience for faculty and advisors.
Knack
APRIL 3, 2025
When it comes to preparing students for the workforce, colleges and universities have long emphasized internships, undergraduate research, and leadership positions. But one powerful and often underestimated experience that deserves more attention is peer tutoring. Not only does tutoring support academic success and retention on campusit also offers students a high-impact, skills-based experience that meaningfully enhances their resumes.
College Aid Services
APRIL 10, 2025
The Department of Education has proposed reinstating previously approved version of the Consolidated Annual Report and the State Plan Guide under the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006. The changes aim is to remove additional reporting requirements as well as the need for updated numerator and denominator formulas. Public comments on… More Latest Federal Comment Requests Propose Streamlining CAR and State Plan Submissions The post Latest Federal Comment Requests Pr
College Planners of America
APRIL 27, 2025
If a former student is past due on a Federal student loan, there is an obvious way to bring the loan account current. The borrower simply pays the past due amount and continues on with his or her payment plan. However, most delinquent borrowers are unable to do this, so two options for temporarily resolving or avoiding delinquency are available from the U.S.
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