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
Higher education institutions can support first-generation students who are interested in participating in on-campus co-curricular activities by raising awareness of available opportunities and considering the need for flexibility in the format and timing of such activities. Engagement in collegiate activities, such as student organizations, on-campus work, and faculty-led research, are considered high-impact practices that are … Read more
I have tried about nine new things this school year, and they have all been successful. While I have made mistakes in the past, this year seems to be going smoothly. I will share new ideas for next year in a future post. Providing a bowl of fruit for students each day has been a … Read more
I’ve got an excellent guest post coming up in my Education Week column tomorrow, along with many resources from 2020 that are still highly relevant. Check out Ideas & Resources About What & How To Teach The Day After The Election – Please Share Your Own Advice & Plans.
Launching new software in the market can be a daunting task, but it is a necessary step for SaaS startups to succeed. An enterprise software marketing strategy involves all the steps and techniques needed to create brand awareness, identify target markets and customers, launch campaigns, and measure their effectiveness. Marketing enterprise software is complex and … Read more
I have previously shared my thoughts on how I plan to respond in case of a Trump victory next week. In addition to compiling all those past posts, I would like to delve deeper into two specific ideas. Here is a list of the previous posts for reference: – How Will Teachers & Schools Respond … Read more
Since the Covid-19 pandemic, the rate of students who are chronically absent—defined as missing just under one month of class—has doubled to 26 percent nationally, reaching crisis levels and threatening the educational foundation of our nation’s youth. Chronic absenteeism is estimated to be responsible for up to 27 percent of the overall decline in math … Read more
Key points: While most students express eagerness to learn and a strong sense of belonging in school, teachers still encounter challenges that hinder improvements in student engagement and learning outcomes, as stated in a recent report from Discovery Education. Teachers are willing to embrace changes that lead to positive outcomes, but significant barriers remain, according … Read more
“There are goals and metrics that are set for a president,” McClure said. “And those metrics are typically tied to the strategic plan of the institution. And so, in a lot of ways, what you’re evaluating is not necessarily the individual performance of the president, but the institution’s performance in relationship to the goals that … Read more
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