Kansas Chemist Gets Final Acquittal in China Ties Case

Kansas Chemist Gets Final Acquittal in China Ties Case sara.custer@in… Fri, 07/19/2024 – 03:00 AM Five years after arrest in Trump administration crackdown, Chinese-born Franklin Feng Tao gets vindication—and wants his job back Byline(s) Paul Basken for Times Higher Education Kansas Chemist Gets Final Acquittal in China Ties Case sara.custer@in… Fri, 07/19/2024 – 03:00 AM Five…

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Grandiloquent and Sesquipedalian or Pompous and Pretentious?

Grandiloquent and Sesquipedalian or Pompous and Pretentious? Sarah Bray Fri, 07/19/2024 – 03:00 AM Paul T. Henley explores some of the terms and phrases that are too often co-opted, misused or mangled in academic language. Byline(s) Paul T. Henley Grandiloquent and Sesquipedalian or Pompous and Pretentious? Sarah Bray Fri, 07/19/2024 – 03:00 AM Paul T. Henley…

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The Academic Trumpists, Part 1

The Academic Trumpists, Part 1 mclemee@gmail.com Fri, 07/19/2024 – 03:00 AM Scott McLemee reviews David L. Swartz’s study of the academics who support Donald Trump. Byline(s) Scott McLemee The Academic Trumpists, Part 1 mclemee@gmail.com Fri, 07/19/2024 – 03:00 AM Scott McLemee reviews David L. Swartz’s study of the academics who support Donald Trump. Byline(s) Scott McLemee  Inside…

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Did Trump Get HBCUs ‘All Funded’?

Did Trump Get HBCUs ‘All Funded’? Sara Weissman Fri, 07/19/2024 – 03:00 AM Advocates and leaders of historically Black colleges say Trump’s presidency was a mixed bag for their institutions—and his record may signal what’s ahead for them if he wins again. Byline(s) Sara Weissman Did Trump Get HBCUs ‘All Funded’? Sara Weissman Fri, 07/19/2024 –…

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Biden’s SAVE Plan Blocked by Federal Court

Biden’s SAVE Plan Blocked by Federal Court Katherine Knott Fri, 07/19/2024 – 03:00 AM An emergency stay issued Thursday prompted calls for the Education Department to pause student loan payments for borrowers. The agency says it is assessing its options following the ruling. Byline(s) Katherine Knott Biden’s SAVE Plan Blocked by Federal Court Katherine Knott Fri,…

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A Simple Plan For An Advanced ELL Class

A Simple Plan For An Advanced ELL Class

geralt / Pixabay   As I mentioned last week, some first-year teachers are taking over a couple of our ELL classes because of recent staff departures. I previously shared a simple plan I suggested for the teacher doing the double-period Intermediate ELL class. Here’s a suggested plan for an advanced ELL English class we’re trying…

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Wisconsin Experts Convene to Address System Enrollment Woes

Wisconsin Experts Convene to Address System Enrollment Woes jessica.blake@… Fri, 07/19/2024 – 03:00 AM A legislative study committee will determine whether more closures and consolidations are necessary. Opinions varied widely at the first meeting. Byline(s) Jessica Blake Wisconsin Experts Convene to Address System Enrollment Woes jessica.blake@… Fri, 07/19/2024 – 03:00 AM A legislative study committee will…

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Ed Tech Digest

Ed Tech Digest

  Ten years ago, in another somewhat futile attempt to reduce the backlog of resources I want to share, I began this occasional “Ed Tech Digest” post where I share three or four links I think are particularly useful and related to…ed tech, including some Web 2.0 apps. You might also be interested in THE…

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