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Some colleges seek radical solutions to survive

The Hechinger Report

He could make cuts, but that was complicated in his industry, and would likely only speed the downward spiral. million since the last peak, in the fall of 2011 , according to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. By 2016, annual expenses had begun outpacing operating revenues by $14 million. Will there be more?

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As enrollment falls and colleges close, a surprising number of new ones are opening

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Postsecondary enrollment has been falling since 2011 , with particularly big dips last year and this , according to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. Demand for workers in solar is expected to nearly double by 2030, according to an industry census. Credit: Molly Haley for The Hechinger Report.

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Colleges are using big data to track students in an effort to boost graduation rates, but it comes at a cost

The Hechinger Report

James Wiley is a technology analyst with Eduventures, which does consulting work for companies in the predictive analytics industry. The dropout problem got a lot worse in the 1990s when more people started attending college. Georgia State agreed to start using analytics in 2011. It wasn’t always this way.

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Learning Analytics 2018 – An updated perspective

IAD Learning

Learning analytics has been a hot topic for a while in the education industry. Being so hot also means that the industry uses the term “learning analytics” in a variety of ways. Don’t let the industry confuse you. have been part of the “Horizon Report” for a while. Benefits of learning analytics.

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Momentum builds for career-focused P-TECH schools

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It opened in 2011 and has spawned a movement. In each place, the P-TECH model brings together a school district, a community college and local industry. Helping students in these communities find mentors and make connections with industry leaders expands their personal networks, opening doors that otherwise would have remained closed.

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April 27th - Pam Moran and Ira Socol: From Scientifically-Managed to Community-Driven Schools

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Date : Wednesday, April 27th, 2011 Time : 5pm Pacific / 8pm Eastern / 12am GMT (next day-- international times here ) Duration : 1 hour Location : In Elluminate. psid=2011-04-27.1619.M.9E9FE58134BE68C3B413F24B3586CF.vcr&sid=2008350 This webinar is sponsored and coordinated by TIE Colorado. Log in at [link]. How can we change?

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The ‘forgotten’ part of special education that could lead to better outcomes for students

The Hechinger Report

But she has no interest in the food industry. A 2011 federal study found that although the employment rate within 6 years of leaving high school for special education students (71.1 For 20 hours a week, she lines muffin pans and preps dessert trays. At this time, the bakery job suffices. an hour, compared to $13.20.