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How do first-generation students fare in degree attainment?
Six years after starting college, 24 percent of first-generation students and 59 percent of continuing-generation students earned a bachelor’s degree, according to FirstGen Forward. The post How do first-generation students fare in degree attai...[Read More]
Springpod Raises $2.5M in New Funding to Expand Virtual Work-Based Learning
Springpod, a leading provider of free virtual work-based learning experiences for students, has recently secured a $2.5 million strategic investment from American Student Assistance® (ASA). The post Springpod Raises $2.5M in New Funding to Expand Vir...[Read More]
Leeds Equity Acquires Archer Review to Enhance Healthcare Education
Leeds Equity Partners (“Leeds Equity”), a New York-based private equity firm, has announced that it has formed a new healthcare education and licensure platform with the completion of the acquisition of Archer Review. The post Leeds Equit...[Read More]
EY GDS Launches Career Compass to Empower Karnataka Students
EY Global Delivery Services (EY GDS) has announced the launch of “Vritti Diksoochi” (or Career Compass), a career guidance programme to support over 2.3 lakh students in government schools across Kalaburagi Division, Karnataka. The post E...[Read More]
Which Content Is Most Important? The 40/40/40 Rule
The 40/40/40 Rule: An Overview by Terry Heick I first encountered the 40/40/40 rule years ago while skimming one of those giant (and indispensable) 400 page Understanding by Design tomes. The question was simple enough. Of all of the academic standar...[Read More]
20 Questions To Help Students Think Critically About News
Help Students Think Critically About News With These 20 Questions This post was originally published in 2019 and updated in 2024 by Terrell Heick 1. In the article, headline, or social share, ‘who’ is saying ‘what’? That is, what specific author and ...[Read More]
Tone As A Cause And Effect Of Learning
Tone As A Cause And Effect Of Learning by Terrell Heick In 20 Words That Can Affect How Students Think,, we said “Tone affects how students see themselves and their role in the learning process. In fact, a student’s own ongoing internal dialogue and ...[Read More]
E-Learning Hacks: Tips to Boost Your Productivity and Retention
Struggling to focus on studies at home? Discover effective tips for better productivity and retention. Learn how to create a dedicated study space, avoid multitasking, and teach others to solidify your understanding. The post E-Learning Hacks: Tips t...[Read More]
iJaipuria Empowers Indian Learners With Over 100 Skill-Based Online Courses
Developing a new benchmark in the Indian EdTech sector, iJaipuria has become the first Indian platform to offer over 100 skill-based online courses designed specifically for Indian learners. The post iJaipuria Empowers Indian Learners With Over 100 S...[Read More]
AI Can Help STEM Bridge Educational Disparities
In the 1990s the folks at the National Science Foundation began bouncing around the acronym SMET to describe the related disciplines of science, math, engineering, and technology. It did not catch on. In 2001, Judith Ramaley, a biologist who was then...[Read More]
Bridging the financial literacy gap for Gen Z
Most college students today face a financial blind spot as they head into adulthood. They graduate with degrees, internships, and mountains of student debt–but little knowledge about managing their money effectively. The post Bridging the finan...[Read More]
Savvas Learning Launches Savvas PathMaker for College and Career Readiness
Savvas Learning Company, a next-generation K-12 learning solutions leader, has recently launched Savvas PathMaker, an innovative, all-in-one solution for college and career readiness that gives students a head start on post-high school success. The p...[Read More]