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OPINION: I’m a college access professional. I had no idea filling out the new FAFSA would be so tough

The Hechinger Report

I participated in an online completion event recently with the aim of supporting students with the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form so I could gain new insights for the counselors I work with at New Visions for Public Schools. Although it was 3.5 hours long, I only managed to work with four families.

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Activist students go to summer camp to learn how to help institute a ‘green new deal’ on their campuses

The Hechinger Report

This past winter, she attended a precursor event to the camp in Philadelphia, at which students got an introduction to the Sunrise Movement and climate advocacy. Students are making banners, stickers, signs and even a zine to help inspire action on climate change, she said. There are reasons to be optimistic.

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Schools Were Just Supposed To Block Porn. Instead They Sabotaged Homework and Censored Suicide Prevention Sites

The Hechinger Report

But even more concerning, especially for some students who spoke with The Markup, are blocks against sex education, abortion information, and resources for LGBTQ+ teens—including suicide prevention. Future-minded reporting Our free newsletter, Future of Learning, features innovative, original stories every other Wednesday.

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Current Trends in Education

eSchool News

Educational Conferences and Events: Attend educational conferences and events, both locally and nationally. These events provide exposure to new ideas and foster collaboration. Innovative K-12 education ideas are crucial for creating engaging, effective, and future-ready learning environments.

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Colleges welcome first-year students by getting them thinking about jobs

The Hechinger Report

First-year students here attend a mandatory career advising program before their classes even start. Photo: Meenakshi Van Zee for The Hechinger Report. About three in 10 worked a paid internship or attended an on-campus recruiting event. Photo: Meenakshi Van Zee for The Hechinger Report. I’m thinking about classes.

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District says 24 credits and a D-minus average aren’t good enough

The Hechinger Report

When Kylie Jones brings home her report card, it doesn’t have any A’s, B’s or C’s. The Windsor Locks High School freshman belongs to the first cohort of students going through middle and high school under a new system. Sitting quietly at the back of the room is no longer an option in classrooms that prize student engagement.

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Join Us for the Third Annual Global Leadership Summit - March 23rd, 2018 in Boston

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

This event is hosted by ASCD and GlobalEd Events. Over the last decade, he has keynoted over 100 events across sectors, sharing his social media expertise and insights on youth engagement and global competencies to audiences in over 30 countries. in Education Technology program at Long Island University.