CDE announces $470 million in Golden State Pathways awards for the third time

CDE announces 0 million in Golden State Pathways awards for the third time

The California Department of Education has announced the recipients of $470 million in grants for the Golden State Pathways Program for the third time on Friday. The program is aimed at high schools creating career pathways in fields such as STEM, education, and health care, but it has faced challenges in its rollout. The initial … Read more

The Role of AI Architects in Shaping the Future of Educational Content with Eric Stano

The Role of AI Architects in Shaping the Future of Educational Content with Eric Stano

In this episode, Mike Palmer interviews Eric Stano, who is the Vice President of Consulting, Curriculum, and Product Strategy at Magic EdTech. Eric shares his extensive experience in educational publishing and content development, spanning over three decades. Magic EdTech is a digital services provider that collaborates with educational publishers and edtech companies. You can read … Read more

Washington Post: Trump Deemed Unhinged and Unfit for Presidency

Washington Post: Trump Deemed Unhinged and Unfit for Presidency

On the same day that the Washington Post announced that it would not endorse a Presidential candidate, the following article appeared, written by Isaac Arnsdorf and Josh Dawsey. Actually, I saw the article on the Post website Friday morning but by Friday night it had disappeared from the website. I searched for it at 1 … Read more

Encouraging Student Involvement in Civic Activities

Encouraging Student Involvement in Civic Activities

This school year marks my 20th year in education and my 12th year at Rockingham Early College High School in Wentworth, NC. Our school is a five-year program that works to create first-generation college students. North Carolina is a leading state in the number of “early colleges,” which allow students to earn a college degree … Read more

Could Saugus Schools in MA be a precursor for challenges faced by immigrant students in the future?

Could Saugus Schools in MA be a precursor for challenges faced by immigrant students in the future?

US Law Entitles Immigrant Children to an Education. Some Conservatives Say That Should Change is a US News & World Report article highlighting a Massachusetts school district’s efforts to discourage immigrant student enrollment. As the article details, conservative governors and a potential future Trump administrator want to do that and far more to attack our … Read more

Proposed state measures aim to enhance college amenities

Proposed state measures aim to enhance college amenities

Three important state bond issues will be on the ballot this November in California, New Mexico, and Rhode Island, potentially providing more resources to higher education institutions. In Utah, voters will also decide on a ballot question aimed at increasing funding for colleges without adding to the state’s debt. The allocation and use of funding … Read more

Key Distinctions Between ROI and COI

Key Distinctions Between ROI and COI

“ Why Is It Necessary To Measure COI In Addition To ROI? When organizations are considering investing in a new training solution, they typically go through a series of steps to evaluate their needs, set future goals, develop and implement a strategy, and calculate the Return On Investment (ROI). ROI is a critical metric for … Read more

LAUSD celebrates progress in academic recovery, yet faces challenges ahead without Covid relief funding

LAUSD celebrates progress in academic recovery, yet faces challenges ahead without Covid relief funding

LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho applauds the district’s improvement in state test scores. Credit: Mallika Seshadri This story has been updated to include more community voices. The Los Angeles Unified School District celebrated its students’ academic achievement in the 2024 California Smarter Balanced test scores during a press conference Friday. The district’s scores reflect a near … Read more

Bror Saxberg | Transforming Human Skills with Learner-Centered AI

Bror Saxberg | Transforming Human Skills with Learner-Centered AI

In this riveting conclusion of our learning science series, Bror Saxberg, the Founder of LearningForge, reunites with Mike Palmer to delve into the transformative potential of AI in education and the redefinition of human skills. Drawing parallels to fields like medicine, Bror emphasizes the importance of understanding the “biology” of learning to drive innovation and … Read more

Reasons for Keeping my Subscription to the Washington Post

Washington Post: Trump Deemed Unhinged and Unfit for Presidency

Last night, I perused the multitude of letters to the editor of the Washington Post regarding Bezos’ decision not to endorse. It is likely that by now, there are thousands. The majority of them expressed: “I have canceled my subscription.” Good for those individuals. As for me, I have no intention of canceling my subscription. … Read more