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3 things schools must know about the rising “phigital” student

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In an article published in, of all places, Delta’s Sky Magazine , writer Allison Kaplan details her interview with generational expert and author David Stillman on how Generation Z will begin graduating from college this year and what businesses should expect. “Gen So what does that mean for educators? Well, buckle up and hold on.

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Via Education Week : “ E-Rate , Other Universal-Service Funds to Be Transferred to U.S. “ Purdue-Kaplan online university one step closer to reality,” the Journal & Courier reports. .” Via Education Week : “ ESSA Point Man Jason Botel to Leave Education Dept. Post, Sources Say.”

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Via Education Week : “ Trump Signs Orders on Rural Broadband Access.” More on the for-profit formerly known as Kaplan University in the online education section below. ” This new school is a result of Purdue’s acquisition of the for-profit Kaplan University.

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The 100 Worst Ed-Tech Debacles of the Decade

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The real digital divide, this article contends, is not that affluent children have access to better and faster technologies. (Um, There are, of course, vast inequalities in access to technology — in school and at home and otherwise — and in how these technologies get used. Um, they do.) Despite a few anecdotes, they’re really not.).

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Inside Higher Ed writes about accreditation and the “Fine Print and Tough Questions for the Purdue-Kaplan Deal.” The e-book subscription service has raised $21.45 ” The New York Times (op-ed page) on the “ 2017 College Access Index.” Accreditation and Certification. ” From the HR Department.

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Not Net Neutrality, but another potential FCC move – ending the E-Rate program. Via Pacific Standard : “Why Is the FCC Considering Cutting Broadband Access for Students?” Kaplan Inc has agreed to acquire the College for Financial Planning from Apollo Education Group.

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