Key points: When considering industries such as finance or healthcare, the potential for sensitive data to fall into the wrong hands is a common concern. These sectors are prime targets for cybercriminals due to the financial and personal information they store. But there is another critical area often overlooked in these discussions: education. Our educational … Read more
Higher education experts gathered at the Student Success US conference in Knoxville, Tenn., to discuss the various factors that impact student retention and success beyond the first year of college. While many institutions have robust systems in place to support new students during their initial year, there is a need to focus on continued support … Read more
Processing payroll is a crucial task for all organizations, regardless of their size. It involves managing and distributing payments to employees, taking into account factors such as wages, taxes, and benefits. While larger businesses may have more complex payroll processes compared to smaller ones, the basic steps and components of payroll remain the same. Payroll … Read more
The re-election of former President Donald Trump is expected to lead to a period of conflict and tension between his administration and California’s political and education leaders. Trump has threatened to cut school funding to states like California that support transgender students and promote diversity and inclusion programs in schools. Additionally, his pledge to deport … Read more
In recent years, it has become evident that states require additional funding to support children. The aid related to the pandemic has long disappeared, but its effects still linger, as seen in persistent shortages of child care and ongoing concerns regarding the behavioral and mental health of children. States are now making increasing efforts to … Read more
Geoffrey M. Roche is the first Director of Workforce Development at Siemens Healthineers. He joins host Mike Palmer to discuss the merging of healthcare and education, focusing on emerging trends in the healthcare workforce. Geoffrey highlights some of the key challenges that healthcare employers are facing today, such as recruitment, retention, and upskilling issues that … Read more
American voters have chosen to reelect Donald Trump, setting the nation on an uncertain path. The Constitution contains safeguards against an authoritarian leader, granting powers to other branches of government and protecting citizens’ rights. Americans must be prepared to defend the country’s laws, institutions, and values over the next four years. Despite Trump’s flaws, many … Read more
The Saul Zaentz Early Education Initiative at the Harvard Graduate School of Education recently announced the winners of its 2024 Zaentz Early Education Innovation Challenge. This challenge, now in its fifth year, aims to recognize and reward new ideas and strategic approaches that have the potential to revolutionize early education. On October 29, 2024, 10 … Read more
Eight years ago, I started a regular feature where I share interesting posts and resources from the web related to ESL/EFL or language in general. This week, here are some of my top picks: 1. Sarah Said discusses “4 Ways to Support Long-Term English Learners.” This is a valuable resource for teachers looking to help … Read more
Former U.S. president Donald Trump and other Republicans have stated their intention to target individual colleges’ accreditation status due to allegations of antisemitism and civil rights violations. After a contentious and historic election, Donald J. Trump emerged victorious with enough electoral votes to secure his return to the White House in January. He is now … Read more