Higher Education
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Why You Need to Attend the 2020 Presence Summit Virtual Conference
The Covid-19 pandemic has disrupted conventional learning environments and left K-12 schools and universities with a huge dilemma. How do we create a learning ... -
7 Ways to Measure Student Growth
I define student growth as academic progress that is accomplished over a period, as assessed at the onset and end of a specified time. ... -
4 Benefits of Taking Advanced Placement Courses
The Advanced Placement program is an initiative offered by the College Board, which gives students the chance to take university-level classes while in high ... -
A Brief Guide to Aptitude Tests
An aptitude test is designed to evaluate what a student can do or to predict what a student can learn or do if they ... -
5 Duties of an Academic Advisor
An academic advisor is a faculty member at a K-12 school, college or university who is charged with guiding students on educational matters. This ... -
What Do Grades Tell Us About Student Ability?
Back in grade school, I remember my teachers equating letter grades with intelligence and future success. This was always perplexing to me because I ... -
What is College-Readiness?
“College-readiness” refers to the ability of a high school student to succeed in the pursuit of post-secondary education. To be college-ready, students need to ... -
Applying to College with a Disability
Applying to college shouldn’t be discouraging for students who are living with disabilities. Instead, these students should become familiar with the services and accommodations ... -
Making Your Own Education When Traditional College Isn’t an Option
Let me begin by informing you that a college education is not a necessity. It’s just one of the options to choose in a ... -
Is the Global Education Sector Heading Toward Fragmentation?
There are two different, starkly contrasting pictures of the situation of education if taken from the global point of view. One depicts a well-balanced ...
