Secretary Cardona Outlines Steps to Modernizing the Office of Federal Student Aid

In a letter sent to all staff today, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona outlined comprehensive steps the Department is taking to improve Federal Student Aid (FSA) for students, families, borrowers, and schools. These efforts will ensure FSA works better and addresses ongoing management and operational challenges. Specifically, the Department is taking the following steps:…

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Navigating Education’s New Normal: The Power of a Rotational Hybrid Learning Model As a Multidimensional Solution

Remote learning during the pandemic revealed significant limitations and lasting effects on student learning. Contemplating the reintroduction of elements related to remote learning can evoke post-traumatic stress for educators, parents, and students alike. However, it is crucial to recognize its efficacy was compromised due to the abrupt transition, where nearly 93% of teachers had never…

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College Uncovered, Season 2, Episode 8

Students say the most important factor in choosing a college is academic quality. But the reality is, it’s really hard to tell how much college students actually learn. While there are a lot of tests to get into college, there are no exit exams to get out. Despite the soaring price of tuition and the…

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Extron AV Technology Powers First-in-Nation K-12 Cyber Innovation Center at Canyon Springs High School

Anaheim, California – Moreno Valley Unified School District in Riverside County, California, recently opened its Cyber Innovation Center at Canyon Springs High School. It’s the home of the cybersecurity pathway program, and is recognized by the National Initiative for Cyber Education as the first center of its kind for a K-12 public school district. Here,…

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Defining Quality Learning at Cengage

Reading Time: 4 minutes When we ask our customers why they adopt Cengage products, they overwhelmingly say it’s because of the “quality.” But what does that mean? Our goal is to put the learner at the center of experiences that will prepare them for careers in which they can solve problems and think critically. We…

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Dyslexia and Instructional Equity: A Conversation for School Administrators

Listen to highlights of a conversation with literacy experts Dr. David Hurford Executive Director at the Center for Research, Evaluation and Awareness of Dyslexia and Octavia Gray-Essex, Senior Education Advisor at Lexia, as they explore schools’ systemic challenges that include an outmoded understanding of dyslexia and lack of alignment with evidence-based instructional strategies.   Listeners takeaways…

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