Khushi Gupta
In this episode of Trending in Education, we speak with Michael Strawser, an associate professor of communication at the University of Central Florida. He provides insights and practical tips on delivering effective instructional communication. Strawser explains how the field of instructional communication examines how communication impacts learning in all instructional contexts. He notes that clear … Read more
The Network for Public Education is the largest organization of parents, activists, educators, and students working to protect and enhance public education. In its 11th year, NPE collaborates with organizations in all states to oppose the privatization of public schools, advocate for their full funding, and support the professionals essential to their success. NPE released … Read more
Playworks has recently introduced SparkPlay, an online subscription-based educational resource designed to support the continuous learning of safe and healthy play for school and youth development staff. This virtual tool draws upon Playworks’ nearly 30 years of experience on playgrounds to teach staff, schools, and community-based organizations how to enhance recess and bring out the … Read more
(I’m republishing my best posts from the first half of the year. You can see the entire list of them here) Only a quarter of federally funded education innovations benefited students, report says is the headline of a Hechinger Report article It documents a federal program financially supporting 172 “innovative” programs, and it wasn’t very … Read more
Higher education institutions can support first-generation students who are interested in participating in on-campus co-curricular activities by raising awareness of available opportunities and considering the need for flexibility in the format and timing of such activities. Engagement in collegiate activities, such as student organizations, on-campus work, and faculty-led research, are considered high-impact practices that are … Read more
Employee engagement is crucial for the success of a company. It is what drives employees to perform their tasks to the best of their ability, increases productivity, and fosters loyalty to the organization. While competitive salaries are important, they are often not enough to engage staff effectively. Engagement requires a range of strategies that focus … Read more
Donald Trump and Kamala Harris have divergent views on education and the federal government’s role in shaping it. Today, voters will decide on a president and their educational agenda. Trump’s campaign promises include radical changes such as abolishing the Department of Education, withholding federal funding from states that protect transgender students, and advocating for school … Read more
How often have you heard someone say: “I’m just not a math person?” People are reluctant to say they are illiterate but proud to share their low math identity. We tend to think of math as a subject that’s accessible only to certain types of people. But that’s a false assumption, and it’s holding back … Read more
Higher education is facing a rapidly transforming world of work, and the question arises: how can colleges and universities evolve to better prepare graduates for these changes? In a recent episode, host Mike Palmer sat down with Brandon Busteed, the newly appointed CEO of BrandEd, to discuss the future of higher education in bridging the … Read more
When the history of the 2024 election is written, one of the iconic images illustrating it will surely be the mug shot taken of Donald J. Trump after one of his four indictments, staring into the camera with his signature glare. It is an image not of shame but of defiance, the image of a … Read more