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Germany, known for sorting kids into college and vocational tracks, takes a more flexible approach

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Credit: Patricia Kühfuss for The Hechinger Report Neriman is taking part in Kein Abschluss ohne Anschluss (KAoA) — or “no graduation without connection” — a program that has been rolled out across the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia to help students better plan for their futures. amid growing disenchantment with university education.

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In Coastal Alaska, 2 Visions for the Future of Higher Education

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The move to remote instruction — long before that model caught on in higher ed more broadly — came about as the institution searched for a way to stay relevant and accessible to more students given its geographic isolation, Kraft explains. So far, Outer Coast reports it has raised more than $3 million from individuals and foundations.

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OPINION: As students return to campus, higher ed must build on what we learned during the pandemic

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Teachers have learned to make classes accessible online, while students have developed the discipline and skills to learn from them. In addition to using technology to enhance classes and seminars, colleges can use it more broadly to address traditional problems like student preparation, degree completion and transition to jobs.

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The Asian Money Fueling US Edtech Investments

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So states a recent Wall Street Journal report on the tens of billions of dollars that Chinese companies have poured on U.S. To adapt, many companies are investing domestically, particularly in China, where edtech companies raised more than $1.2 Edtech Companies With Asia-Based Investors. Based Company.

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How to balance work and study as a teacher

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According to LinkedIn’s 2018 Workforce Learning Report, 93 per cent of employees would stay at a company longer if their employers invested in their careers. CPD opportunities for teachers might include: : Workshops, seminars and conferences. Your school will also appreciate knowing your schedule.

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Is strength-based learning a “magic bullet?”

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Photo: Gail Cornwall for The Hechinger Report. Starting in preschool, teachers try to spot students’ natural talents; by kindergarten, each child’s top strengths appear on a “personalized learning plan,” a new type of report card. Photo: Gail Cornwall for The Hechinger Report. take one of that company’s quizzes.

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At a growing number of colleges, faculty get a new role: spotting troubled students

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Photo: Harrison Jones for The Hechinger Report. When she walked into his first-year seminar at Dickinson College, Steve Riccio was impressed by his new student’s enthusiasm. million since the most recent peak, in 2011, the National Student Clearinghouse reports. Photo: Harrison Jones for The Hechinger Report.