Monthly Archives: October 2016
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Public universities are under threat – not just by outside reformers
Brendan Cantwell, Michigan State University A new documentary, “Starving the Beast,” recently examined the state of public higher education. Directed by Austin-based award-winning documentarian Steve Mims, ... -
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Understanding the Teacher Shortage Crisis and the Solutions to Fix it
By Keith Lockwood According to numerous sources, America is experiencing a nationwide teacher shortage that will undoubtedly escalate to a crisis within the next two years. ... -
4 Ways Our College Football Obsession Sends the Wrong Message about Higher Education
During college football season on any given weekend, it seems that every social media newsfeed is full of people cheering on their alma maters or sending ... -
Computer-based learning programs show promise
A Southeast D.C. school with a homeless student population of nearly one-third is making news with the success it is seeing with a computer-based learning initiative. ... -
Ask An Expert: Helping Students Avoid the Summer Slide
When the school year ends, teachers are happy to have a break from the drudgery of the school year, but they also want students to avoid ... -
9 Challenges Our Students Face in School Today Part IV: Violence
As students continue to experience challenges in school today, one problem that has gained more awareness over the past decades is violence in the school system. ... -
Affording child care in America: Four essential reads
Emily Costello, The Conversation Editor’s note: The following is a roundup of archival stories on child care. This week on the presidential campaign trail, Donald Trump ... -
Maryland graduation rate hits record high
More than 86 percent of students in Maryland are earning diplomas within four years, a record high graduation rate for the state according to data released ... -
4 Tips Cash-Strapped Districts Can Use to Pay Teachers What They Deserve
It’s no secret that teachers in the United States receive little recognition and a salary below their abilities, and that their training after hire consists of ... -
Increasing the representation of African American male medical doctors: A call to action
A column by Ramon B. Goings Recently, like many Americans, I had the task of choosing a new medical provider as my previous medical plan was ...