OPINION: Our system steers most students toward attending college, but it is not realistic or even desirable for everyone

OPINION: Our system steers most students toward attending college, but it is not realistic or even desirable for everyone

Student interest in school is declining. According to a recent Gallup survey, less than six in 10 middle- and high-schoolers say they’ve learned something interesting at school in the last week. That’s a decrease of 10 percentage points from 2023, Gallup says, and the prevailing emphasis on college preparation may be partly to blame. More…

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Heutagogy Explained: Transforming Corporate Training with Self-Directed Learning

In this post I explain the differences between Heutagogy versus Andragogy, with some examples of Heutagogy and a look at how to implement it. The post Heutagogy Explained: Transforming Corporate Training with Self-Directed Learning appeared first on Symonds Research.  In this post I explain the differences between Heutagogy versus Andragogy, with some examples of Heutagogy…

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The Campus Visit Is Changing

The Campus Visit Is Changing Elizabeth Redden Mon, 12/02/2024 – 03:00 AM W. Kent Barnds considers the implications of students deferring their campus visits until after they receive offers of admission. Byline(s) W. Kent Barnds The Campus Visit Is Changing Elizabeth Redden Mon, 12/02/2024 – 03:00 AM W. Kent Barnds considers the implications of students deferring…

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All in a Day’s Work: Making Math Relevant and Engaging

All in a Day’s Work: Making Math Relevant and Engaging Ashley Mowreader Mon, 12/02/2024 – 03:00 AM One faculty member at LaGuardia Community College shares how she’s implemented active learning to address students’ negative perceptions of math. Byline(s) Ashley Mowreader All in a Day’s Work: Making Math Relevant and Engaging Ashley Mowreader Mon, 12/02/2024 – 03:00…

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Cuts at Saint Augustine’s, Drexel Among Steepest in November

Cuts at Saint Augustine’s, Drexel Among Steepest in November Josh Moody Mon, 12/02/2024 – 03:00 AM Among the institutions facing severe cuts last month was Saint Augustine’s University, which trimmed half of its workforce as it faces financial scrutiny from its accreditor. Byline(s) Josh Moody Cuts at Saint Augustine’s, Drexel Among Steepest in November Josh Moody…

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Mott Community College Board Votes to Hire Controversial Interim President

Mott Community College Board Votes to Hire Controversial Interim President Sara Weissman Mon, 12/02/2024 – 03:00 AM Long-simmering tensions at the Michigan institution erupted after trustees bypassed standard procedures to hire a permanent leader with no higher ed experience. Byline(s) Sara Weissman Mott Community College Board Votes to Hire Controversial Interim President Sara Weissman Mon, 12/02/2024…

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States Disinvesting in Higher Ed: Fact or Myth?

States Disinvesting in Higher Ed: Fact or Myth? jessica.blake@… Mon, 12/02/2024 – 03:00 AM A new Cato Institute report rekindles a long-standing, nuanced debate over whether states have decreased funding for higher education. Byline(s) Jessica Blake States Disinvesting in Higher Ed: Fact or Myth? jessica.blake@… Mon, 12/02/2024 – 03:00 AM A new Cato Institute report rekindles…

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