Establishing esports initiatives with professionally managed networking solutions.

Establishing esports initiatives with professionally managed networking solutions.

Esports programs are growing in popularity, with schools across the country embracing this trend. The global esports market is projected to reach $4.8 billion by 2030. While esports programs are more common in colleges and universities, high schools and even middle schools are starting to launch their own programs. Participating in esports can help students … Read more

Resources for Teaching and Learning as Daylight Savings Ends on November 3rd

Resources for Teaching and Learning as Daylight Savings Ends on November 3rd

Daylight Savings Time, also known as DST, is a practice where clocks are set forward by one hour in the spring and set back by one hour in the fall. This year, Daylight Savings Time will end on November 3rd. This means that we will “fall back” and gain an extra hour of sleep. Daylight … Read more

American higher education is unprepared for authoritarian rule (opinion)

American higher education is unprepared for authoritarian rule (opinion)

These conversations should involve discussing the potential consequences of compliance with authoritarian measures, such as the erosion of academic freedom and the stifling of dissent. Second, colleges and universities should develop contingency plans for protecting vulnerable members of their communities, such as undocumented students, international students, and faculty and staff who may be targeted for … Read more

The impact of a compassionate teacher on the school experience for young students

The impact of a compassionate teacher on the school experience for young students

Paula Merrigan’s transitional kindergarten class is filled with pint-sized pupils who often refer to her as mom or grandma due to the strong bond she has with them. Merrigan prioritizes warmth in her interactions with the children, greeting them with a smile each morning, providing one-on-one attention throughout the day, and offering praise, hugs, and … Read more

Navigating the Higher Education Landscape with Coleen Keating-Crawford and Elizabeth Booze from Teach for America

Navigating the Higher Education Landscape with Coleen Keating-Crawford and Elizabeth Booze from Teach for America

Mike Palmer discusses Teach for America’s Reinvention Lab study, “Crossing the Canyon: Ethnographic Findings About Life After High School,” with Colleen Keating-Crawford and Elisabeth Booze. The conversation delves into youth perceptions of life after high school, touching on the pressure to attend four-year colleges and the growing skepticism surrounding higher education. The study introduces a … Read more

General Kelly Belittled by Trump’s Supporters, Says Sarah Longwell

General Kelly Belittled by Trump’s Supporters, Says Sarah Longwell

General John Kelly initially chose to remain silent about his experiences in the Oval Office during his time as Trump’s chief of staff. However, when Trump threatened to deploy the military against his critics, Kelly felt compelled to speak out. Sarah Longwell, a former Republican turned Never Trumper and publisher of The Bulwark, addressed the … Read more

The Impact of AI on Personalized Learning

The Impact of AI on Personalized Learning

Keisha Ray and Susan Gentz, co-founders of k20 connects, are experts in the field of education and technology. In a recent podcast episode, they discussed the intersection of personalized learning and AI in the world of education. The conversation delved into the challenges and opportunities that arise from incorporating AI into personalized learning strategies. Keisha … Read more

What Are Students’ Opinions on Their Teachers?

What Are Students’ Opinions on Their Teachers?

About The Author In my most recent Education Week column, I explored the topic of students’ perceptions of their teachers. The headline reads, “What Do Students Think of Their Teachers?” This question is crucial in understanding the dynamics of the student-teacher relationship and sheds light on the factors that contribute to a positive learning environment. … Read more

Survey finds college student success leaders are optimistic

Survey finds college student success leaders are optimistic

In the first survey of undergraduate student success administrators by Inside Higher Ed, leaders generally rate the educational quality and campus climate at their institutions highly. Most administrators, primarily in student affairs at the director level or above, also approve of efforts to promote student health and wellness and prepare students for life after college. … Read more