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Two years in, NIL is fueling chaos in college athletics

[ad_1] It’s been two years since the National Collegiate Athletic Association established policies allowing college athletes to profit off of their name, image and likeness. The NCAA had argued for years that allowing athletes the same rights as every other student would ruin collegiate sports. Critics feared NIL would usher in a pay-to-play era, and …

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Tougaloo College president resigns under scrutiny

[ad_1] Another college president is out in Mississippi, as institutions across the state see high executive turnover. This time, it’s Carmen Walters, the president of Tougaloo College, who will depart the private, historically Black college at the end of the month, according to Mississippi Today. The news organization reported that it was unclear if Walters …

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Is Summer Slide Real? (Plus 10 Ways To Fight Summer Learning Loss)

[ad_1] Kids and teachers both breathe a sigh of relief when summer break finally arrives. After months of hard work, everyone deserves some time to relax. But are there any downsides to taking two or three months off from learning completely? Some researchers say this schedule leads to significant learning loss, known as summer slide. …

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Federal Indian boarding schools still exist, but what’s inside may be surprising | KQED

[ad_1] “The moment I landed there, they took me downstairs, took all my clothes off, and threw a bunch of green stuff all over me,” Neconie said. He described his time here as an experience marked by abuse — both emotional and physical — and said that certain teachers would routinely beat students for acting …

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eLearning Industry’s Guest Author Article Showcase [June 2023]

[ad_1] Ready To Check Out The Top eLI Guest Posts? Which industries should Instructional Designers focus on when looking for their dream job? Is your ego stopping you from achieving L&D greatness? How do you improve course completion rates and engage your online learners? The articles below have all the answers. In no particular order, …

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Leveraging Rich Data To Enhance Engagement And Retention In Online Learning

[ad_1] Enhance Engagement And Retention With Rich Data Online learning allows for greater flexibility and convenience. However, as with any form of education, engagement and retention remain key concerns. How can educators ensure that students stay engaged and motivated throughout an online course, and how can they help retain the knowledge they’ve learned? The answer …

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Online Education Marketing: Unveiling Its Distinct Nature – Part 1

[ad_1] Online Education Marketing: Unique Challenges, Unique Solutions Marketing online education, whether it’s promoting career boot camps, universities, or K-12 online education, possesses distinct characteristics that set it apart from marketing other products and services. While the core principles of marketing remain relevant, there are unique challenges and considerations specific to the educational landscape. In …

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Campus Sonar CEO on how higher ed marketers can harness social trends

[ad_1] In the quest to leverage social media to engage students and build campus brands, most marketing and enrollment teams focus on platforms—specifically the small slice of the platforms where they can stake their claim with official accounts. Whether a campus has one or 100 accounts (it’s often much more), time and effort are dedicated …

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