Teachers’ Union Sues to Block DEI Guidance

Teachers’ Union Sues to Block DEI Guidance

Teachers’ Union Sues to Block DEI Guidance Katherine Knott Wed, 02/26/2025 – 01:17 PM Colleges have three days to comply with the Trump administration’s order to end all race-conscious programming, unless a federal judge blocks it. Byline(s) Jessica Blake  Teachers’ Union Sues to Block DEI Guidance Katherine Knott Wed, 02/26/2025 – 01:17 PM Colleges have…

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FullBloom Acquires CharacterStrong, Leading Provider of School-Based Mental Health Solutions for Students

FullBloom Acquires CharacterStrong, Leading Provider of School-Based Mental Health Solutions for Students

PHILADELPHIA – FullBloom, the nation’s leading child development platform, providing academic, behavioral, and mental health interventions and supports to K-12 schools, today announced the acquisition of CharacterStrong, a national provider of multi-tiered school-based mental health solutions, including innovative proprietary curricula and supporting resources, as well as programming and training for K-12 educators. CharacterStrong’s products address…

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House Narrowly Passes Budget Resolution with Major Medicaid Cuts

House Narrowly Passes Budget Resolution with Major Medicaid Cuts

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a budget resolution on Tuesday evening that could significantly impact Medicaid-funded school services. The resolution narrowly passed with a 217-215 vote, with only one Republican, Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky, joining all House Democrats in opposition. The Republican-led proposal includes $880 billion in cuts to Medicaid and $230 billion…

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Khanmigo Math Computation and Tutoring Updates

Khanmigo Math Computation and Tutoring Updates

By Kristen DiCerbo, Khan Academy’s chief learning officer Many U.S. students struggle with math. It’s a trend that starts early in elementary school, and snowballs over time: as students progress through grade levels, math concepts tend to build on one another from year to year. For students who struggle with math in earlier grades, that…

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Just Say No to Teaching Demos

Just Say No to Teaching Demos

Just Say No to Teaching Demos Elizabeth Redden Wed, 02/26/2025 – 03:00 AM Aditya Simha argues that teaching demos tell search committees very little about a faculty job candidate. Byline(s) Aditya Simha  Just Say No to Teaching Demos Elizabeth Redden Wed, 02/26/2025 – 03:00 AM Aditya Simha argues that teaching demos tell search committees very…

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Academic Support Tip: Reducing Barriers to Tutoring Participation 

Academic Support Tip: Reducing Barriers to Tutoring Participation 

Academic Support Tip: Reducing Barriers to Tutoring Participation  Ashley Mowreader Wed, 02/26/2025 – 03:00 AM Despite a majority of institutions offering tutoring services, only one in eight students utilize these resources. Here are five ways to provide or incentivize use of tutoring services. Byline(s) Ashley Mowreader  Academic Support Tip: Reducing Barriers to Tutoring Participation  Ashley…

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