Khushi Gupta
Key points: Mean girls: These two words perfectly described my fourth period speech class. Class culture I had worked so hard to create was crushed overnight with the addition of three female transfer students. They were seniors among a class of sophomores. The ‘new girl seniors’ easily took power over the sophomores and began their … Read more
If Trump is re-elected, schools and teachers may be faced with difficult decisions regarding ICE presence in schools, federal funding contingent on specific curriculum, and inquiries into families’ legal status. Will we follow the examples of Bezos and the LA Times owner, or will we be more like the Norwegian teachers? In response to these … Read more
Pennsylvania State University has banned a biomedical engineering professor from continuing her research after an investigation revealed “unreliable data” in several publications she authored, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported on Thursday. Deborah Kelly, who specializes in cancer research, is currently listed as the director of PSU’s Center for Structural Oncology and remains employed by Penn State. … Read more
The Best Employee Engagement Training Companies To Help You Increase Employee Satisfaction According to a Gallup study, about $8.8 trillion is lost each year due to employee disengagement. Employee engagement training programs bear financial significance, but creating a culture that promotes deep commitment and motivation is far from easy. Pay raises may be appreciated, but … Read more
Matthew Garrett, a former professor at Bakersfield College, recently reached a settlement in a lawsuit with his former employer. The settlement, which includes a $2.4 million payment from the Kern Community College District, also resulted in Garrett’s resignation. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California, alleged that the … Read more
Dr. Jennifer Wells, the Director of Writing at New College of Florida, joins Mike Palmer to delve into the importance of writing skills in higher education and beyond. Jennifer shares her professional journey, highlighting the significance of fostering a culture of writing excellence and providing students with the necessary supports they need to learn and … Read more
Margaret Sullivan, the former ombudsman for The New York Times, now runs a blog called American Crisis. As the most pivotal presidential election approaches, she evaluates the media’s performance and makes a final plea. Despite the good work done by some major news outlets, Sullivan believes that the overall media coverage has fallen short in … Read more
Key points: In my fall 3rd-year “STEM in Early Childhood” class, I noticed a common trend: The pre-service teachers, who were all women, shared a stereotypical belief that they were not math or science people, and therefore not equipped to teach STEAM. I typically assign a hefty 20-page final project in my STEM course, but … Read more
Teaching English Language Learner (ELL) newcomers can be both rewarding and challenging. One of the main challenges is the constant influx of new students, each with their own unique academic backgrounds and home languages. However, these challenges are balanced by the assets these students bring, such as life experiences and a strong desire to learn. … Read more
Compared to students at four-year colleges and universities, community college students are less likely to participate in an internship or similar experiential learning opportunity. Despite the well-known impact of internships on student career preparation and future employment, community college students are less likely to participate in experiential learning. A September policy brief from the left-leaning … Read more