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House subcommittee explores how to lower cost of college

[ad_1] From left, Stephanie Cellini, a professor of public policy, public administration and economics at George Washington University; Andrew Gillen, senior policy analyst at Texas Public Policy Foundation; Michael Horn, a co-founder of the Clayton Christensen Institute for Disruptive Innovation; and Stig Leschly, president of Postsecondary Commission, testified at a House subcommittee hearing July 27, 2023. …

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Union: UC Berkeley graduate student researchers get back pay

[ad_1] University of California, Berkeley, graduate student researchers have received around $600,000 in back pay, their union announced Wednesday. The payouts, which go as high as $10,000 for individual workers, came in response to a union grievance about the university’s “arbitrary” appointment levels for employees, UAW 2865 said in its news release. This allowed administrators …

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eBook Release: 6-Step Playbook For Getting Learning In The Flow Of Work Right

[ad_1] The Ultimate Guide To Learning In The Flow Of Work The most powerful learning experiences often happen organically. But how can you incorporate learning in the flow of work into your current online training program? What are some of the most critical implementation errors that organizations make? This playbook shows you how to foster …

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Texas’s Largest School District Fires 28 Librarians, Will Convert Libraries to Behavior Centers

[ad_1] In a bold move, Houston Independent School District (HISD) Superintendent Mike Miles eliminated 28 librarian positions to convert the libraries into behavioral centers. This move, a component of Miles’ New Education System reform and only the latest in a series of controversial decisions, has ignited a firestorm of opposition from teachers, parents, and education …

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Enhancing Collaboration And Communication With A Learning Management System

[ad_1] How Does A Learning Management System Support Learners? In today’s digital age, educational institutions are increasingly turning to Learning Management Systems (LMS) to enhance collaboration and communication among teachers, students, and parents. An LMS is a powerful tool that can transform the way education is delivered and received. By providing a centralized platform for …

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How Can Parents Support Their Child’s Online Math Learning?

[ad_1] Tips For Parents To Assist Their Children In Math Children are learning math online more and more frequently. It provides several benefits, including increased comfort and adaptability, simpler access to various resources, and the freedom to learn quickly. Therefore, parents can play a significant role in facilitating and maximizing their child’s online mathematical learning. …

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12 Of The Best Vocabulary Apps For Middle & High School Students

[ad_1] by TeachThought Staff Many of the most successful apps–in any category–are characterized by their ability to adapt to various user and user goals. Minecraft is a perfect example of this–a game that the player can use to create what they want. Users of various ages and ability levels can play it. Other apps like …

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