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Majority of Americans lack confidence in value of four-year degree

Inside Higher Ed

Image: Tracking public opinion about higher education can be a confounding experience. ” Just 42 percent chose the other option: “A four-year college education is worth the cost because people have a better chance to get a good job and earn more income over their lifetime. Yes In-Article Careers: 3

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Becoming a Mindful Leader and Influencing the Educational Experience

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Many factors influence the educational experience of everyone involved in education, but the driving force is leadership. The authors of this article are teachers enrolled at the University of Belize pursuing master’s degrees in educational leadership. Cogent Education, 3(1), 1217819. link] Dumay, X.,

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Becoming a Mindful Leader and Influencing the Educational Experience

Faculty Focus

Many factors influence the educational experience of everyone involved in education, but the driving force is leadership. The authors of this article are teachers enrolled at the University of Belize pursuing master’s degrees in educational leadership. Cogent Education, 3(1), 1217819. link] Dumay, X.,

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Disability as a Valuable Form of Diversity, Not a Deficit

Faculty Focus

Typically, educational professionals focus on how to help students better access what is considered ‘typical’ learning (Ong-Dean, 2005). This kind of approach to education is challenging for autistic students. This kind of approach to education is challenging for autistic students. Positionality statement. How did we get here?

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Study finds true faculty diversity is possible by 2050

Inside Higher Ed

Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System, the researchers found that the racial diversity of U.S. percentage points each year on average between 2013 and 2020. At this rate, the paper says, “higher education will never achieve demographic parity among tenure-track faculty.” percentage points per year.

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From Likes to Learning: Enhancing Classroom Culture through Social Media Engagement   

Faculty Focus

Particularly interesting is the notable increase in social media interaction among everyone, including undergraduate students, during the COVID-19 pandemic, as documented in a March 2021 Vox article. These skills are worrisome for some educators due to the informal nature of online social spaces.

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Will softer US-China relations prevent future Chinese student declines?

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This includes working to increase flights in early 2024 and encouraging the expansion of educational, student, youth, cultural, sports, and business exchanges. The numbers are now at the same level as they were in the 2013/2014 academic year. The post Will softer US-China relations prevent future Chinese student declines?