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Six reasons you may not graduate on time

The Hechinger Report

“Students who are worried about debt sometimes work more and then reduce their course load,” said Robert Kelchen, a professor of higher education at Seton Hall who studies student debt. But by working instead of studying, they may find it more difficult to graduate on time.”. It definitely held me back.”. It’s hard to cope.

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How higher education lost its shine

The Hechinger Report

In Alabama, recent high school graduates’ college-going in 2020 fell to 54 percent, down 11 percentage points since 2014; and in Idaho, to 39 percent, down 11 percentage points since 2017. Related: Colleges’ new solution to enrollment declines: Reducing the number of dropouts. When things start getting complicated, they’re done.”.

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Teachers are first responders to the opioid crisis

The Hechinger Report

When Cruey still has questions, he will glean information through listening to the constant murmur of student gossip in hallways, tracking social media posts and keeping his ear to the ground at church. “My In 2014, the county led the state in opioid-related hospitalizations. I see a growth in our students.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Deadlines Reinventing the Classroom , May 1st, 2014 Upcoming deadlines: Presentation proposals will be accepted between now and April 25th for Reinventing the Classroom. Library 2.014 , October 8th + 9th, 2014 Upcoming deadlines: Presentation proposals will be accepted between now and October 1st for Library 2.014.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

See graphics for social media and follow the event to join the campaign! Monday, April 28th at the American Museum of Natural History, NYC YouthCaN 2014 , YouthCaN is a global youth-run organization co-sponsored by iEARN that uses technology to inspire, connect and educate people about environmental issues facing the planet.

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Hack Education Weekly News

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Following up on ProPublica reporting , “ Florida to Examine Whether Alternative Charter Schools Underreport Dropouts.” “Head of Savannah College of Art and Design was the top-paid college leader in 2014,” says The Wall Street Journal. .” More on AB 165 from the ACLU , which also opposes the proposed law.