“Too often we refer to play as just play,” said Kristine Mraz, adding that the “just” implies that it has no purpose or value. As an early childhood educator, instructional coach and coauthor of Purposeful Play, Mraz advocates for incorporating guided play as a central aspect of the classroom rather than an activity reserved for…
Positive Partnership: Streamlining and Speeding Up Transfer Completion Ashley Mowreader Tue, 05/28/2024 – 03:00 AM A partnership between George Mason University and Northern Virginia Community College promotes timely degree completion among two-year college students through a seamless transfer process with guaranteed admission. Byline(s) Ashley Mowreader Positive Partnership: Streamlining and Speeding Up Transfer Completion Ashley Mowreader Tue,…
California Bill Would Create ‘Black-Serving Institution’ Designation Sara Weissman Tue, 05/28/2024 – 03:00 AM Some lawmakers and higher ed leaders in California want a state-level designation highlighting colleges and universities serving Black students well. Byline(s) Sara Weissman California Bill Would Create ‘Black-Serving Institution’ Designation Sara Weissman Tue, 05/28/2024 – 03:00 AM Some lawmakers and higher ed…
How Work and Career Became Central to Americans’ Identity mprutter@mit.edu Tue, 05/28/2024 – 03:00 AM Why work defines us. Byline(s) Steven Mintz How Work and Career Became Central to Americans’ Identity mprutter@mit.edu Tue, 05/28/2024 – 03:00 AM Why work defines us. Byline(s) Steven Mintz Inside Higher Ed
The FAFSA Fiasco’s Forgotten Students Liam Knox Tue, 05/28/2024 – 03:00 AM The botched rollout of the federal aid form has affected current students as much as incoming first-years. Some feel abandoned amidst the scramble to help applicants. Byline(s) Liam Knox The FAFSA Fiasco’s Forgotten Students Liam Knox Tue, 05/28/2024 – 03:00 AM The botched rollout…
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Higher Ed and ‘Charleston: Race, Water, and the Coming Storm’ joshua.m.kim@d… Tue, 05/28/2024 – 03:00 AM Climate change and the eight most interesting colleges and universities in the U.S. Byline(s) Joshua Kim Higher Ed and ‘Charleston: Race, Water, and the Coming Storm’ joshua.m.kim@d… Tue, 05/28/2024 – 03:00 AM Climate change and the eight most interesting colleges…
Legislation Guarantees Mental Health Withdrawal in Maryland Johanna Alonso Tue, 05/28/2024 – 03:00 AM University leave-of-absence policies have been under scrutiny for how they handle mental health emergencies. Maryland lawmakers hope a new bill will help. Byline(s) Johanna Alonso Legislation Guarantees Mental Health Withdrawal in Maryland Johanna Alonso Tue, 05/28/2024 – 03:00 AM University leave-of-absence policies…
Qatar Foundation Pushes Back on House Republicans’ Accusations Katherine Knott Tue, 05/28/2024 – 03:00 AM Byline(s) Katherine Knott Qatar Foundation Pushes Back on House Republicans’ Accusations Katherine Knott Tue, 05/28/2024 – 03:00 AM Byline(s) Katherine Knott Inside Higher Ed
The Case Against Any Divestment, Ever Elizabeth Redden Tue, 05/28/2024 – 03:00 AM Campus leaders should resist all demands for divestment, Bruce A. Kimball and Sarah M. Iler write. Byline(s) Bruce A. Kimball Sarah M. Iler The Case Against Any Divestment, Ever Elizabeth Redden Tue, 05/28/2024 – 03:00 AM Campus leaders should resist all demands for…