Department of Education Homeroom Blog

MAY 28, 2021

As the chief operating officer at Federal Student Aid (FSA), I am committed to ensuring that borrowers receive high-quality service that helps them access the benefits granted by law. The work we do at FSA is crucial for protecting the more than 43 million Americans who have federal student loans. FSA and the U.S. Department. Continue Reading. The post Stronger Partnerships with State Allies to Protect Student Borrowers appeared first on ED.gov Blog.

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Lewermark Blog

MAY 27, 2021

Mental Health Awareness Month is coming to a close. As we wrap up the month, we here at LewerMark want to make sure our students and schools know that we’re here to support them. We hope this blog proves to be a helpful tool for advisors working to guide and aid their students. Please also Read More. The post International Students’ Mental Health: How we can help appeared first on LewerMark International Student Health Insurance.

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techKNOWtools

MAY 23, 2021

I’ve been thinking about work design for a while. And by “a while” I mean, since I was in high school. You might not be surprised to learn that my 17-year-old self went to the local Chapters store to buy and read Do What You Are : Discover the Perfect Career for You Through the Secrets of Personality Type. I wanted to know where and what I should be aiming for based on who I was.

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Community College Review

MAY 18, 2021

The world was ill-prepared to find itself in the midst of a global pandemic and the effects of the past year will linger for many years to come. No industry was unaffected and the pandemic brought to light inequities in many, particularly the U.S. education system. Read on to learn how the pandemic has affected community colleges and what students can expect in the future.

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Speaker: Andrew Cohen, Founder & CEO of Brainscape

The instructor’s PPT slides are brilliant. You’ve splurged on the expensive interactive courseware. Student engagement is stellar. So… why are half of your students still forgetting everything they learned in just a matter of weeks? It's likely a matter of cognitive science! With so much material to "teach" these days, we often forget to incorporate key proven principles into our curricula — namely active recall, metacognition, spaced repetition, and interleaving practice.

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The Education Hub

MAY 10, 2021

Today is the start of Mental Health Awareness Week in the UK and to mark it, we have announced that thousands of children and young people will benefit from better support and expert advice in school and college. The support is thanks to a new multi-million package of mental health support designed to help children and young people recover from the challenges of the pandemic.

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Supporting Student Success

MAY 6, 2021

By: Dr. Cali Morrison. The old adage goes, April showers bring May flowers. Spring brings thoughts of renewal in so many ways. As academics, May typically signals the end of an academic year. As learners there is new hope in credentials earned and a future to pursue. As I reflect on my time wearing both of these hats, I recognize the strength of my conviction, the hope I have stems not only from my why, which I share below, but also from the community I surround myself with — virtually or

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Global Career Compass

MAY 7, 2021

Although retired, I have maintained my membership with NAFSA; in fact, I’ve been a member since 1977- over four decades. Many followers of my blog are also members or perhaps know of the association and its preeminent work in the field of international education. It is the largest organization of its kind in the world. In recent years, annual conferences usually have had upwards of 9-10,000 participants.

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techKNOWtools

MAY 21, 2021

“I share, therefore I am.” Sherry Turkle, Reclaiming Conversations: The Power of Talk in a Digital Age. Does always sharing with friends and peers have a cost? Does blogging make me conform to the values and opinions of my readers? Do I only tweet ideas that fit a particular “brand” or tone? Is crowdsourcing my reading practices make me conform to popular books?

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Community College Review

MAY 4, 2021

Amidst major immigration controversy in the country, some community colleges are in the spotlight for giving undocumented immigrants scholarships. Learn more about both sides of the debate.

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Community College Review

MAY 12, 2021

Amidst state budget crises, community colleges are constantly looking for ways to cope with reduced budgets, often at the cost of students' pocketbooks.

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Community College Review

MAY 12, 2021

A $1.25 million donation to Cape Cod Community College will greatly expand the dental hygiene program for the school. This is particularly important since it is not only the only dental hygiene program within a 50-mile radius; it is also serving the needs of the low-income and uninsured members of the community.

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Community College Review

MAY 4, 2021

We examine a recent report that questions the fairness and effectiveness of college placement exams in determining whether students need remedial education before taking college courses.

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Community College Review

MAY 3, 2021

We examine a recent report by the 21st Century Commission on the Future of Community Colleges, which cited many of the problems these schools still face and what can be done to improve the experience for students.

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Community College Review

MAY 3, 2021

Increased funding thanks to the passage of Prop 30 in California means more classes for community college students in the upcoming sessions for schools across the state.

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Community College Review

MAY 3, 2021

Consider three of the best reasons to join your community college's debate club to further your future career and job opportunities.

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Community College Review

MAY 12, 2021

Learn about how the community college tuition hikes in the next year may be greater than the rate of inflation.

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Community College Review

MAY 12, 2021

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MAY 4, 2021

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MAY 12, 2021

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