Engaging California Student Voters with Quizzes, Coffee Sleeves, and Door-Knocking

Engaging California Student Voters with Quizzes, Coffee Sleeves, and Door-Knocking

Students at Cal Poly Pomona have been actively engaging in voter registration efforts, with Melvyn Hernandez leading the charge outside the Bronco Student Center. Hernandez, along with volunteers from various colleges and universities in California, is working to educate fellow students on the upcoming elections and encourage them to participate in the democratic process. The … Read more

Utilize our resources to select a college and budget effectively for your education journey

Utilize our resources to select a college and budget effectively for your education journey

There is a lot to consider when choosing which college to apply to. Tuition costs, financial aid options, and student loans are important factors to think about, as well as campus culture and free speech policies. We have developed a range of tools with new data that can help answer your questions and assist you … Read more

Utilizing Chatbots to Combat Absenteeism with Joanna Smith and Nancy

Utilizing Chatbots to Combat Absenteeism with Joanna Smith and Nancy

In this revealing episode, host Mike Palmer delves into the concerning increase in chronic absenteeism among students in the United States, as highlighted in a recent article from The New York Times. The discussion shifts to explore how AI-powered chatbots and personal virtual assistants like “Ed” from AllHere are being used to address this issue, … Read more

Analysis of Trump’s impact on the GOP Tent: James Fallows interviews himself on the election.

Analysis of Trump’s impact on the GOP Tent: James Fallows interviews himself on the election.

James Fallows is a seasoned journalist with a long and distinguished career as a writer and editor. He also served as the chief speechwriter for President Jimmy Carter. In a recent article on his blog, he conducts an interview with himself about the election, questioning why Trump is failing to attract anyone beyond his fervent … Read more

American teenagers immersed in conspiracy theories, distrustful of news media

American teenagers immersed in conspiracy theories, distrustful of news media

The News Literacy Project, a nonpartisan education nonprofit, released a study last week that shows the alarming frequency with which American teenagers are exposed to – and believe – conspiracy theories on social media. But the research also found that teaching students media literacy is associated with healthy online habits like fact-checking before sharing on … Read more

Free and Helpful Artificial Intelligence Tools for Classroom Use This Week

Free and Helpful Artificial Intelligence Tools for Classroom Use This Week

At present, I have decided to turn this into a weekly feature that will showcase new and free artificial intelligence tools that could be utilized in the classroom. The latest additions include: – The Brisk Teaching extension for Chrome, which provides easy access to various AI tools, directly from where you are already working. – … Read more

Strategies for Evaluating a College President’s Performance

Strategies for Evaluating a College President’s Performance

“There are goals and metrics that are set for a president,” McClure said. “And those metrics are typically tied to the strategic plan of the institution. And so, in a lot of ways, what you’re evaluating is not necessarily the individual performance of the president, but the institution’s performance in relationship to the goals that … Read more

Mastering the New RTO Policies with Expertise

Mastering the New RTO Policies with Expertise

The Controversial Shift: Employers Mandating A Return To The Office Post-Pandemic With the prevalence of remote work post-pandemic, companies are grappling with the decision of whether to bring employees back to physical workspaces. A survey conducted by PwC revealed that 68% of executives acknowledge the success of remote work during the pandemic but are also … Read more

Initiative launched by California foundations aims to increase involvement of young people in civic activities

Initiative launched by California foundations aims to increase involvement of young people in civic activities

As Californians prepare for upcoming elections that could impact the lives of young people in significant ways, a group of mostly California foundations has established a fund to enhance the role of public schools in promoting civic leadership and democratic participation. This initiative is a key component of the California Thriving Youth Initiative, a multiyear … Read more