(I’m republishing my best posts from the first half of the year. You can see the entire list of them here) I’ve previously published posts about, and a student example of, the Explain It To Me Like I’m Five projects that I have students in my IB Theory of Knowledge class produce. I recently had … Read more
The Department of Education has forgiven $17.2 billion in federal student loans for almost 975,000 borrowers as of April 30, through a program that allows borrowers to seek relief if they have been misled or defrauded by their college, as found in a report released on Thursday by the U.S. Government Accountability Office. Under the … Read more
This school year marks my 20th year in education and my 12th year at Rockingham Early College High School in Wentworth, NC. Our school is a five-year program that works to create first-generation college students. North Carolina is a leading state in the number of “early colleges,” which allow students to earn a college degree … Read more
The student government at the CUNY Graduate Center has approved a resolution to boycott the use of student activity fees to purchase goods that support or benefit from the US-backed Israeli occupation of Palestine. Critics have criticized this move as antisemitic and illegal. The list of boycotted items includes Sabra brand hummus, Starbucks coffee, food … Read more
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
Kayden, a student at Big Picture School, had always been interested in music production. Traditional schools didn’t offer much in the way of music production classes or opportunities for Kayden to pursue his passion. However, at Big Picture School, Kayden was able to create his own personal learning plan that focused on music production. He … Read more
U.S. President Joe Biden announced a new plan for federal student loan relief during a visit to Madison Area Technical College Truax Campus in Madison, Wisconsin, U.S., on April 8, 2024. Kevin Lamarque | Reuters A spokesperson for the U.S. Department of Education stated that federal student loan payments for around 8 million borrowers will … Read more
Young people play a crucial role in shaping the future, particularly in the realm of education. Among these influential voices is the Student Voice in Education, which plays a key role in enhancing a school district. In July 2022, Yakima School District assembled a group of students who would go on to become leaders in … Read more
Photo: Andrew Reed/EdSource Every election cycle, we hear about the challenges of getting certain groups of people to vote. This is especially true for younger and more diverse voters, who typically vote at rates well below other groups. Often, the disconnect between these voters and the ballot box is caused by structural barriers; sometimes it … Read more