America’s education system was a groundbreaking effort to help a growing nation thrive in the 19th century. Now, 200 years later, the world has changed; the horizon looks drastically different. Collectively, we need to redesign our education system to enable all of our children — and, by extension, our nation — to thrive today and … Read more
OK. I suppose we are going through this again. It feels terrible for various reasons, but mainly because the country prioritized political vibes over policy ideas. As a researcher who dedicates his days to finding evidence-based ways to improve schools, I am somewhat at a loss. Regardless of your opinion on the Harris-Walz ticket’s specific … Read more
Eunice Ofori has a unique background, originally from Ghana where she worked as an educator for 20 years. In 2011, she moved to the U.S. with her husband, who was starting his PhD program. She was drawn to the American education system and its efforts to support students with disabilities, something that was lacking in … Read more
Nebraska voters have rejected the use of public funds to pay for private schools. The new school voucher or scholarship program was voted down, with public dollars being directed towards public schools instead. Supporters of using state tax dollars to help cover the costs of a private K-12 education argued that families dissatisfied with public … Read more
I was fascinated by a tweet I came across today discussing a fifty-year-old paper that outlined ideas for what makes a theory interesting. The tweet suggested that these ideas could also be used to generate interesting articles, blog posts, and for critical thinking in general. The 12 factors that make a theory interesting, as originally … Read more
David L. Barnett, who had been serving as the interim president of Brenau University in Georgia, has now been officially appointed to the position on a permanent basis. Ryan C. Hendrickson, who had been filling the role of interim provost and vice president of academic affairs at Eastern Illinois University, has been named to the … Read more
Learning Paths for 2025: Innovative and Unconventional Approaches to Education The learning landscape in 2025 is marked by the emergence of new and intriguing pathways that extend beyond traditional academic achievements. These pathways focus on cultivating unexpected skills, fostering creative thinking, and developing adaptive abilities. Fueled by advanced technologies, these learning paths delve into fields … Read more
When Alejandra Lopez saw swing states that had gone for Joe Biden in 2020 leaning red for Donald Trump on Tuesday night, it felt like déjà vu. “I was really distraught. Honestly, I really would have never thought I would see him having a second term in office,” said Lopez, who is a second-year political … Read more
In this episode of Trending in Education, host Mike Palmer interviews Tade Oyerinde, the founder and chancellor of Campus.edu, an organization providing accessible pathway programs powered by professors from top universities. Tade shares how his unconventional homeschooling background and later experiences meeting impoverished adjunct professors sparked his interest in transforming higher education. After a failed … Read more
Colorado voters have rejected a proposal that would have likely protected school vouchers. The proposed Amendment 80, which aimed to enshrine school choice in the state Constitution, was defeated with 52 percent of voters opposed to it and 48 percent in support. This measure required 55 percent of the vote to be added to the … Read more