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The Power of Dual Enrollment: The Equitable Expansion of College Access and Success

Ed.gov Homeroom

By: Luke Rhine, Deputy Assistant Secretary the Office of Career, Technical & Adult Education Dual enrollment works. The Biden-Harris Administration is deeply committed to the use and expansion of high-quality dual enrollment programs to improve student access to rigorous coursework and equitable postsecondary opportunities. Recently, the Department of Education hosted a webinar featuring a panel of.

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Massachusetts Community College System Slammed Twice in One Week

Community College Review

Researchers have called for the Massachusetts community college system to adopt a centralized leadership system that would refocus on workforce development within the community.

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The Trauma and Learning Policy Initiative’s New Blog Series Highlights Key Take-Aways from Trauma-Sensitive School Leaders

SRI Education

In the coming weeks, TLPI will share a series of blog posts highlighting key take-aways that they have heard from discussions with trauma-sensitive school leaders as they reflect on how utilizing the trauma lens guides them in their response to the ongoing challenges. As educators, students, and parents embark on the fourth pandemic school year, many are experiencing not only the typical joy and excitement of a new school year but also the concerns about what the 2022-23 school year will be lik

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Universities in Germany for International Students

IEFA

Germany is home to some of the most prestigious universities in the world, along with excellent business schools. Students from all over the globe come to Germany for higher education at its renowned institutions of learning. If you are an international student looking for top-notch university education, Germany should be at the top of your list as the country ranks very highly for its higher education system.

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Can Brain Science Actually Help Make Your Training & Teaching Stick?

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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Round Up 2022: College Party Ideas, Themes, And Trends

Tutor Ocean Corp

Feeling “disconnected” during your college years is a damn shame. Humans are social animals and loneliness affects many students. . Party Theme Parties Round Up 2022. Call me your Party Tutor because you need party theme ideas and I’ve got the article for you. We’ve got all the popular college or graduation party ideas from the internet and put them in a list right here.

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A New Approach to Academic Advising Caseload Management

Civitas Learning

I’ve lost track of how often I’ve heard the following phrase in college meetings, “The advising team can do it,” when talking about taking on new projects or duties. They certainly can, but the additional work comes at a cost. Ever-expanding roles, high caseloads, and advisor turnover are overwhelming many campuses. Advisors by nature, at least all the ones I’ve met over the 20 years of doing this work, tend to be helpers and want to get things right for the benefit

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3 Benefits of K-12 Early Awarding

School & Student Services by Community Brands

Considering the Switch to Early Awarding? Here are 3 Main Benefits . Let’s face it, financial aid season can be a hectic time for schools and families. From gathering a slew of personal documents, to application tracking and making decisions—everyone feels the pressure when things aren’t running smoothly. . Luckily, we have a solution: switching to an early awarding model.

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What’s New in College Admissions?

Counselors' Corner

by Patrick O'Connor, Ph.D. If it seems like back-to-school time came around a little too soon, you can thank the Target in my neighborhood. Most of June was devoted to taking this dimly lit cavern into a place where people would really like to, you know, shop—and since they finished early, they figured they’d stack the store with school promotions just a little earlier than usual.

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Alternative Automobiles: New Training Programs at Community College

Community College Review

Learn about the demand for technicians of alternative fuel automobiles and its future career potential. Start your career as an alternative fuel vehicle technician at your local community college.

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Canada student visa fees

IEFA

Millions of international student dream of studying in Canada every year. It’s no wonder, as Canada offers world-class education at affordable prices. If you’re planning to study in Canada, one of the first things you have to do is to apply for a student visa. The process can seem daunting, but we’re here to help! In this article, we’ll outline everything you need to know about Canada student visa fees.

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Resources Supporting Girls’ and Women’s Participation in STEM Fields

Student Research Foundation

The Student Research Foundation has been pleased to partner with the National Girls Collaborative Project (NGCP) for several years, supporting girls’ and young women’s access to, and participation in, STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). We collaborate on our annual research project , created by the Research Consortium on STEM Career Pathways , engaging high school students and their teachers.

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Chronicles: Challenges are YOUR Opportunity

Tilisa Thibodeaux, Ed.D.

In my current role as Dean of the Honors College and Texas Academy, I have found that there are many challenges across both programs. From the smallest minutia of the daily whirlwind to the larger “fires” that our team put out. The daily whirlwind, as mentioned in the Influencer model by Grenny et al., 2013) can be very time consuming and frustrating because most of those experiences tend to steal the lifeblood out of your day.

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Should Instructors Be Allowed to Carry Guns on Campus?

Community College Review

With the growing number of on-campus shootings, some states are debating whether or not community college instructors should carry concealed weapons on campus. Learn about both sides of the heated debate.

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The Fight to Save the City College of San Francisco

Community College Review

We report on the latest developments with the largest community college in California, as the City College of San Francisco fights to keep its accreditation and its doors open to students.

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Firearms Banned at Some Community Colleges this Fall

Community College Review

In an effort to increase safety, some community colleges will be banning firearms completely on campus. We look at some of the areas that will be taking this approach this school year.

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Even More Campus Housing Coming to Community College Near You

Community College Review

We analyze the Community College Week report about the trend toward campus housing at community colleges nationwide and what it means for prospective students.

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Do You Need to Pick a Major Before Starting Community College?

Community College Review

Picking a major is a big decision. You shouldn't rush, but there are benefits to making your choice early. Keep reading to receive tips for choosing a major.

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What Schools Were the Top Degree Producers Last Year?

Community College Review

Check out the latest rankings by Community College Times that shows the community colleges that were the top degree producers in the country last year.