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Teacher shortage: How higher education is working to solve the K-12 crisis
University leaders trying to build back the pipeline of educators say changes to systems and support are needed.
How School Leaders Can Respond to Pushback Over Social-Emotional Learning
Interest in social-emotional learning is surging as many parents and educators are concerned about the long-term effects of the pandemic on kids’ social skills. But at the same time, SEL is also facing increased pushback as the concept has gotten caught up in debates and legislative bans over teaching about “divisive” topics such as racism and sexuality. So, how do school and district leaders walk this tightrope?
Survey: 80% of College Graduates Believe Higher Education Worth Their Investment
A new survey of 1,250 American college graduates aged 25 and older reveals that 80% feel higher education was worth their financial investment.
More than 200 colleges have open seats for fall 2022, NACAC says
More than 200 colleges, including several outside the U.S., have reported to the National Association for College Admission Counseling that they have open seats for fall 2022.
Is Tech Destroying Kids’ Social Skills? Here’s How Social-Emotional Learning Can Help
Technology’s effect on children’s social skills and well-being has caused a lot of hand-wringing over the years—and parents’ and educators’ concerns have only grown with the pandemic as students have done more socializing and learning on their digital devices. So, what social-emotional skills do they need to flourish in an increasingly tech-centric world, and are schools teaching them?
With Aid to Spend, Schools Look for Students Who Need Help
Schools across America are racing to make up for time they lost during the pandemic by budgeting billions of dollars for tutoring, summer camps and longer school days and trying to untangle which students need help most urgently after two years of disruptions.
Is a College Degree the Worst Investment You Can Make — or the Best?
Is a university degree “the worst investment a young person can make?” That question was the focus of a surprising debate held at a recent education conference. And the people arguing for and against the motion were both devoted educators.
Disconnected and Skeptical: Young Adults’ Views of Government
Survey data of Millennials and Gen Zers demonstrate a disconnect between young adults and government that is most acutely prevalent for individuals from communities of color and lower income households. Overcoming this is critical to building a more diverse, responsive, and effective government.
California public school enrollment drops below 6 million mark
According to new data from the California Department of Education, enrollment continues to drop at faster rates than before the pandemic.