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OPINION: Studying humanities can prepare the next generation of social justice leaders

The Hechinger Report

The drop in humanities majors and a significant and simultaneous rise in the number of STEM graduates show that students have altered their understanding of what they should study to achieve success in the post-collegiate job market. Miriam Hamburger, a 2017 religious studies graduate from Occidental College, is a good example.

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Online Education Advocacy Group Launches as Dept. of Ed Proposes Loosening Regulations

Edsurge

Nuanced research about the efficacy of online learning isn’t always appreciated inside or outside of higher ed institutions, Adair says, citing the work of the National Research Center for Distance Education and Technological Advancements at the University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee as an example of such scholarship.

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The SLIDE Study: A chat with Deb Kachel (Part 2)

NeverEndingSearch

The study emphasizes a critical equity issue: our most vulnerable students are those most impacted by a declining numbers of school librarians. I recently chatted with project director, Deb Kachel to dig a little deeper into what the study means and her hopes for its impact and use. or SLIDE research project. It was never documented.

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The Impact of Creativity on College and Career Readiness

Edsurge

Tacy Trowbridge Lead for Global Education Thought Leadership & Advocacy Adobe What importance does creativity play when it comes to college and career pathways? Jobs in the creative economy can lead to higher salaries and faster advancement, according to an Adobe-LinkedIn study. Creativity has a broad reach across the workforce.

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Colleges Are Missing Out on Students Who Start — But Don’t Finish — Their Applications

Edsurge

It’s one relevant to past research about barriers preventing students from enrolling in college, said Taylor Odle, an assistant professor of educational policy studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and co-author of the “non-submitters” study. This study shows otherwise. Department of Education.

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Occupational therapy is the antidote for pandemic skill loss

eSchool News

Research shows that the average student lost approximately one-third of a school year to the pandemic, leading to academic setbacks and missed opportunities for building skills fostered in school settings, such as learning to form routines and study habits, solve problems, and follow directions.

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Are You More Savvy Than a Third Grader?

The Jose Vilson

I carry that example to this day. Here’s a list of tips I proposed to the students: Study the problem: Whatever the “problem” is, they should know as much about it as possible (within the time you’re given, too). I don’t remember her closing her corner office to me and so many others. Perfect lighting.

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