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How edtech is transforming bilingual education in the U.S.

eSchool News

As this figure continues to grow year over year, true bilingual education is becoming more vital to equitably support student success. How do we ensure students achieve proficiency with the English language while receiving a rich and comprehensive education? It should be recognized that bilingual education lifts all boats.

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A battle at one university is a case study in why higher education is so slow to change

The Hechinger Report

Department of Education. It’s a revealing example of how people inside higher education often bristle at adopting strategies from the private sector, and why colleges and universities continue to be slow to change. Related: How higher education lost its shine. It’s not a retail company. And you can’t. It’s not a bank.

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Canada treats its adjunct professors better than the U.S. does – and it pays off for students 

The Hechinger Report

He has an office, access to professional training and government-provided health insurance. Some 44 percent of American university and college faculty are part-time , according to the National Center for Education Statistics. He makes the equivalent of about $7,000 per course, per term. It’s not fair to them — we know that.

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One university has a new college specifically to re-enroll adults who had dropped out

The Hechinger Report

She earned an associate degree online, then enrolled in Morgan State’s applied liberal studies program and completed her bachelor’s degree while working full time. Morgan State’s applied liberal studies major targets adult students who have taken some college courses but dropped out before finishing. She earned a 3.8

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How does an intelligent learning platform help teachers create a truly personalized learning environment?

Neo LMS

Personalized learning is currently emerging as one of the biggest trends in education. So, how can educational institutions offer a personalized learning environment for students without having to divide them into smaller groups based on their interests and level and get a separate teacher for each group? What is personalized learning?

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Addressing the needs of all learners at Wolf Creek Public Schools

Hapara

para , an online instruction platform that allows teachers to create and facilitate interactive online instruction,” explains Sean Lougheed, Director of Education Services for the division. “Equitable access has changed the landscape for learners at Wolf Creek, and H?para Since 2015, H?para Their continuous use of H?para

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Can peer counseling programs bridge access gaps for youth? Experts say it’s complicated

The Hechinger Report

There’s no shortage of peer support programs to evaluate, and tools used to deploy them are evolving to become more professional and accessible in an increasingly digital world. Educators and others are experimenting with new ways to address students’ mental health needs — or reinvent old strategies. Read the series.