The Hechinger Report

APRIL 15, 2022

Wentworth, for example, will add combined four-year bachelor’s and master’s degrees in data science and cybersecurity analytics starting in the fall of 2023, the university says. Related: Colleges’ new solution to enrollment declines: Reducing the number of dropouts. Then Covid decimated them. Now, said Goldstein, U.S.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 6, 2017

They talked about students who aim for a four-year finish but fail to take the right courses in the right order. Students who are worried about debt sometimes work more and then reduce their course load,” said Robert Kelchen, a professor of higher education at Seton Hall who studies student debt. THE 12-CREDIT FALLACY.

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The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

To those already burdened by the demands of social media and fears about how to succeed in the world, Covid piled on. They have faced restrictions on the free-form socializing that builds acquaintanceships and a sense of belonging. Becky Fein, director of training and engagement for Active Minds.

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Learning with 'e's

MARCH 16, 2015

I chaired the OU''s first big elearning course in 1999 with 12,000 students which really demonstrated the potential for elearning. blogs, social media, learning objects, OERs, MOOCs, etc in this period. 4) Open online provision of courses has seen a surge in popularity around the globe with Openlearn, Futurelearn, and others.

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 22, 2020

In response, students from around the country – from Virginia, Kentucky and Arizona to Washington and California – are making their voices heard by arming themselves with data, testifying before school boards and petitioning local and state lawmakers. In July, she gathered input from around 150 students in person and on social media.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 22, 2019

He’s forced to be as creative as possible with his time: He asks teachers to alert him to students who need support, he is constantly running data reports to flag kids with falling grades and accumulating school absences. Dunakin said this lack of support contributes to the high dropout rate among those who do make it to college.

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 10, 2022

While not all states measure college-going in the same way or have data for the same years, some have also seen declines much higher than the national average. Related: Colleges’ new solution to enrollment declines: Reducing the number of dropouts. People aren’t entirely imagining that college costs are up, of course.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 3, 2018

When Cruey still has questions, he will glean information through listening to the constant murmur of student gossip in hallways, tracking social media posts and keeping his ear to the ground at church. “My Overall, there’s been an increase in graduation rates and a decrease in dropouts. I see a growth in our students.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 15, 2014

We are, of course, big fans! Education Revolution Google+ Community The Data Driven Education Trend. Kirsten Winkler''s latest article, The New Oil , explores the privacy concerns and market implications of student data being collected during this ed tech explosion. Audrey is coming this year!) National Library Week.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 22, 2014

See graphics for social media and follow the event to join the campaign! Social Media for the Art & Design Classroom. Jessica Longmore is teaching a Level 2 Art & Design course and is looking for ways to engage her 16-17 year old students. Designing Baseball Uniforms in the School Library.

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Hack Education

JULY 20, 2018

“The cost of maintaining an online course for several years can eventually outstrip the launch cost – but the investment might just pay off,” says Inside Higher Ed. Via The New York Post : “Education department investigating high school’s online courses.” Because of course. ” Testing.

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Hack Education

APRIL 6, 2018

” Via The New York Times , a profile on the Indiana charter chain Excel Schools : “A Chance for Dropouts, Young and Old, to Go Back to School.” ” Via Edsurge : “Data is Good – But Not Enough – to Improve Education, Says Baltimore City Public Schools CEO.” ” This is my shocked face.

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Hack Education

OCTOBER 6, 2017

Via ProPublica : “ For-Profit Schools Get State Dollars For Dropouts Who Rarely Drop In.” classrooms: An army of robots to help autistic students learn social skills.” ” Via MIT Technology Review : “Colleges Are Marketing Drone Pilot Courses , but the Career Opportunities Are Murky.”

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Hack Education

AUGUST 24, 2018

The big ed-tech news this week is, of course, that Betsy DeVos is considering allowing schools to use federal funds to arm teachers and staff. ” CPS is, of course, the Chicago Public Schools. ” Susan Crawrford argues “Why Universities Need ‘Public Interest Technology’ Courses.” Good grief.

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The Hechinger Report

JULY 24, 2022

Even though there is data that shows how pregnant teens can be supported and can be definitely on an educational trajectory of success.”. In 1995, during his State of the Union speech, President Bill Clinton called teen pregnancy “our most serious social problem.” All are illegal, yet commonplace.

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Hack Education

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

Via Inside Higher Ed : “Appeals court ruling continues decade-long legal battle between Georgia State University and three publishers over what constitutes ” fair use “ of course materials.” How a College Dropout Plans to Replace the SAT and ACT.” ” Data, Surveillance, and Information Security.

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Hack Education

MARCH 10, 2017

As if applying for financial aid wasn’t difficult enough already, it appears that the IRS Data Retrieval Tool, which pulls tax information into the FAFSA app, “ will be unavailable for several weeks.” ” Trump’s favorite techie is, of course, Peter Thiel. Education Politics. ” Great timing, IRS.

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