geralt / Pixabay It didn’t take him long: He couldn’t delay his awfulness [image or embed] — Larry Ferlazzo (@larryferlazzo.bsky.social) January 20, 2025 at 4:01 PM ABC White House correspondent just released ANOTHER anti-trans EO expected that we did not cover in our piece this morning: exactly the visuals this administration wants: a sadistic…
Earning a college education can be the gateway to a brighter future with greater earning potential, improved career options and a strong sense of well-being for graduates. These benefits don’t just impact graduates — they ripple through families and communities, strengthening our society as a whole. But today only 36 percent of Americans express high…
geralt / Pixabay I’m continuing to try to make the 35,000 posts on this blog more accessible to readers, and one way is by publishing this continuing series of posts about teaching ELLs. Previous posts in this series have been: My Best Recent (24/25) Posts About Teaching English Language Learners My Best Older (2023)…
New research with the catchy title Dear Abby: Should I Give Advice or Receive It? reinforces lots of previous research finding that peer mentoring not only helps the mentees, but also helps those who are doing the mentoring. We’ve found the same thing, both anecdotally and through our own tracking, with a peer mentoring…
Each week, I publish a post or two containing three or four particularly useful resources on classroom instruction, and you can see them all here. You can also see all my “Best” lists on instructional strategies here. Here are this week’s picks: Please share! The IMAGINATION PLAYBOOK is a free resource developed by @baldbeauty22 that…
How Wealthy Universities Favor the Rich Josh Moody Tue, 01/21/2025 – 03:00 AM Documents released in an antitrust lawsuit show how some elite colleges gave well-connected applicants a leg up in admissions. Are these practices ongoing? Byline(s) Liam Knox Josh Moody How Wealthy Universities Favor the Rich Josh Moody Tue, 01/21/2025 – 03:00 AM Documents released…
What DEI Professionals in Red States Are Thinking Sara Weissman Tue, 01/21/2025 – 03:00 AM Kaleb Briscoe Brown spoke with Inside Higher Ed about the effects of bans on DEI staff members and how they’re navigating this politically volatile time. Byline(s) Sara Weissman What DEI Professionals in Red States Are Thinking Sara Weissman Tue, 01/21/2025 –…
Cost Is One Thing—Value Is Another Elizabeth Redden Tue, 01/21/2025 – 03:00 AM A shift to skills-based hiring is a good development, but don’t be fooled—the advantage for college-educated workers will continue to grow, Jamie Merisotis writes. Byline(s) Jamie Merisotis Cost Is One Thing—Value Is Another Elizabeth Redden Tue, 01/21/2025 – 03:00 AM A shift to…
Success Program Launch: Time Management, Growth Mindset Workshop Ashley Mowreader Tue, 01/21/2025 – 03:00 AM A short course at DePaul University helps equip learners with life and learning skills that support their development and achievement within the institution and beyond, including active engagement, self-care, organizational abilities and resiliency. Byline(s) Ashley Mowreader Success Program Launch: Time Management,…
Avoiding Small Talk? You Might Be Missing Out Elizabeth Redden Tue, 01/21/2025 – 03:00 AM Small talk is a career skill worth developing, Kay Gruder writes. Byline(s) Kay Gruder Avoiding Small Talk? You Might Be Missing Out Elizabeth Redden Tue, 01/21/2025 – 03:00 AM Small talk is a career skill worth developing, Kay Gruder writes. Byline(s)…