5 Ways the Black Panthers Shaped U.S. Schools

5 Ways the Black Panthers Shaped U.S. Schools

View the full episode transcript. When Angela LeBlanc-Ernest first learned about the Black Panther Party for Self-Defense in college in the 1980s, she realized there was a lot of history missing from the textbooks she used as a K12 student. A documentarian and historian, LeBlanc-Ernest went on to author chapters about women in the Black…

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Understanding cognitive development in students via Piaget’s Theory

Understanding cognitive development in students via Piaget’s Theory

Key points: Piaget’s theory emphasizes developmental readiness and individualized instruction 5 educators share insights into teaching and learning Equitable learning with small-group instruction and student-tracking For more news on instructional strategies, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub In the ever-evolving landscape of education, it is important to understand how students think and learn so as to…

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The Crisis of Disclosure on Our Campuses

The Crisis of Disclosure on Our Campuses Sarah Bray Tue, 08/13/2024 – 03:00 AM As students reveal upsetting personal information to us, we must help them transform it in ways that become meaningful, writes Deborah J. Cohan. Byline(s) Deborah J. Cohan The Crisis of Disclosure on Our Campuses Sarah Bray Tue, 08/13/2024 – 03:00 AM As…

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Why Do Students Stop Out of College?

Why Do Students Stop Out of College? kathryn.palmer… Tue, 08/13/2024 – 03:00 AM Academic challenges, financial constraints and family responsibilities were among the biggest reasons students said they left, according to a recent survey. Byline(s) Kathryn Palmer Why Do Students Stop Out of College? kathryn.palmer… Tue, 08/13/2024 – 03:00 AM Academic challenges, financial constraints and family…

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Demand for Online Courses Surges, Creating Cultural Tensions

Demand for Online Courses Surges, Creating Cultural Tensions Lauren.Coffey@… Tue, 08/13/2024 – 03:00 AM Annual survey of chief online learning officers finds students seek more virtual options; faculty push back on more workload with no increased pay. Byline(s) Lauren Coffey Demand for Online Courses Surges, Creating Cultural Tensions Lauren.Coffey@… Tue, 08/13/2024 – 03:00 AM Annual survey…

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New Presidents or Provosts: Brookdale CC, Bryan College, Columbia, Fairleigh Dickinson, Maryland-Baltimore County, Northern Kentucky, Simmons, Whitman

New Presidents or Provosts: Brookdale CC, Bryan College, Columbia, Fairleigh Dickinson, Maryland-Baltimore County, Northern Kentucky, Simmons, Whitman Doug Lederman Tue, 08/13/2024 – 03:00 AM Byline(s) Doug Lederman New Presidents or Provosts: Brookdale CC, Bryan College, Columbia, Fairleigh Dickinson, Maryland-Baltimore County, Northern Kentucky, Simmons, Whitman Doug Lederman Tue, 08/13/2024 – 03:00 AM Byline(s) Doug Lederman  Inside Higher Ed

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Catawba College Receives a $200 Million Donation. Again.

Catawba College Receives a $200 Million Donation. Again. Johanna Alonso Tue, 08/13/2024 – 03:00 AM Like the anonymous gift the North Carolina college received in 2021, this one, too, requires a significant portion to be put toward sustainability. Byline(s) Johanna Alonso Catawba College Receives a $200 Million Donation. Again. Johanna Alonso Tue, 08/13/2024 – 03:00 AM…

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Cronyism Is No Way to Run a University

Cronyism Is No Way to Run a University johnw@mcsweeneys.net Tue, 08/13/2024 – 03:00 AM It may not be illegal, but it sure is corrupt. Byline(s) John Warner Cronyism Is No Way to Run a University johnw@mcsweeneys.net Tue, 08/13/2024 – 03:00 AM It may not be illegal, but it sure is corrupt. Byline(s) John Warner  Inside Higher Ed

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Approaching the Academic Year With Apprehension

Approaching the Academic Year With Apprehension Elizabeth Redden Tue, 08/13/2024 – 03:00 AM After divisive protests roiled campuses last spring, Gary Gilbert asks if—and how—this fall can be better. Byline(s) Gary Gilbert Approaching the Academic Year With Apprehension Elizabeth Redden Tue, 08/13/2024 – 03:00 AM After divisive protests roiled campuses last spring, Gary Gilbert asks if—and…

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