Monthly Archives: January 2016
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Diverse Conversations: Affordability Makes Diversity Possible on College Campuses
By Matthew Lynch Colleges use the buzz word “diversity” when talking about their ideal student populations, but ideals and reality do not always add up. Dr. ... -
Diverse Conversations: What’s Next for Higher Education?
Recognizing the trends of higher education is important for those of us who are involved in it on a professional level. But what are the trends? ... -
Education and esafety: Why You Shouldn’t Believe Everything You Read in the News
Note: The following guest post comes to us courtesy of Keir McDonald, Chairman of EduCare, a company that provides bespoke training solutions for schools. Their courses ... -
What’s so Important About a Culturally Responsive Curriculum?
Some of you may feel compelled to use the “color-blind” approach to instructing your students, overlooking your students’ race or ethnic background in the interests of ... -
2 Ways Educational Opportunity Has Risen 80 Percent Since 1970
According to the Historical Report of Opportunity, released by Opportunity Nation and Measure of America, educational opportunity has escalated by 80 percent since 1970. The Report ... -
Rethinking the Emphasis on Standardized Testing
Note: Today’s guest blog is from Robert Sun, chairman, president and CEO of Suntex International Inc. and inventor of First In Math, an online program designed ... -
Keeping children back a year doesn’t help them read better
Paul Thomas, Furman University If you’re an eight-year-old living in Charleston, South Carolina, you’re soon going to need to study extra hard at reading. The US ... -
The 1 Thing You Should Know About Rising Sex Crimes on College Campuses
There’s no denying it, sex crimes are a major issue on college campuses. In fact, a new report released by the U.S. Education Department found that ... -
6 Facts You Must Know About Student Loans and College Debt
If the P-12 education system is all about preparing its students for success in adulthood, then college preparation is obviously a must. In the fall of ... -
Cloud Computing and K-12 Classrooms
Cloud computing has taken the business world by storm. Climate controlled rooms full of servers are quickly being replaced by remote storage technology, whimsically referred to ...