The excellent Diesol Podcast, which is on THE BEST PODCASTS FOR ESL/ELL/ELT TEACHERS list, is organizing a special show to celebrate their 100th show. They’re inviting some teachers to share their one favorite teaching tips. I’ve decided to share four related ones, and they may or may not find room to include all of them. … Read more
Washington and Lee University has received a generous gift of $132 million that will enable the institution to adopt a need-blind admissions policy, in addition to its current commitment to meeting the full financial needs of students without requiring them to take out loans. The university made this announcement on Thursday. The donation from William … Read more
Boosting Curriculum Development In Higher Education With AI The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into higher education is redefining traditional models of curriculum development and student assessment. As universities and colleges around the world explore AI-driven innovations, the potential to improve academic programs and enhance learning outcomes becomes increasingly apparent. This article examines how AI … Read more
California schools will soon have a template for special education programs translated into 10 languages in addition to English. Advocates and parents of children with disabilities who speak languages other than English say it is a small step forward, but more work needs to be done to address long waits and inaccurate translations experienced by … Read more
Dialogue between a teacher and an administrator as school opens in 2024: Teacher: There is mold in my classroom; it is on the whiteboard and on the ceiling tiles. We need to do something about this. You know I have health issues. This is unhealthy for me and my students. Administrator: We’ll take care of … Read more
Mike Palmer delves into the insights of Erica Halverson, a former theater artist who is now an education professor at the prestigious University of Wisconsin-Madison. She is also the host of the Arts Educators Save the World Podcast. Halverson passionately argues that the arts should revolutionize how we approach teaching and learning across all subjects. … Read more
Ruth Marcus has been a writer for The Washington Post for forty years. Yesterday, she wrote a principled dissent to the decision of Jeff Bezos, the billionaire who owns the newspaper, to stop the editorial board from publishing its endorsement of Kamala Harris. In addition, 16 opinion writers published a statement criticizing the decision. She … Read more
By focusing on the importance of versatility, adaptability, and wisdom in education, Fadel highlights the need for a shift in mindset towards preparing students for the unpredictable future. The emphasis on redesigning both the content and delivery of education is crucial in ensuring that students are equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive … Read more
Each week, I share a post or two featuring three or four valuable resources for classroom instruction, all of which can be found here. Additionally, you can access all of my “Best” lists on instructional strategies here. Here are the highlights for this week: “I don’t know” doesn’t have to be the end of inquiry! … Read more
An unexpected drop in demand for higher education in England could pose significant challenges for universities, as predictions of enrollment growth in the coming years appear overly optimistic while a demographic decline is on the horizon. A report by Higher Education Policy Institute president Bahram Bekhradnia suggests that previous estimates of 350,000 more students by … Read more