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UNESCO’s compelling case for investing in people, prioritising education

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January 24 is the UN’s International Day of Education. The theme for 2023 is “Invest in people, prioritise education.” UNESCO, the UN’s education arm, makes a compelling case for such investment. Of course governments do already invest vast sums of money in education. In total, GPE has spent more than $5.7

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Wealth and Want Part 4: Robocolleges and the Working Class Roboworkers

Higher Education Inquirer

The rise of online-only education has been a double-edged sword. While it has expanded access to higher education, it has also introduced a new breed of institutions (robocolleges), students (robostudents), and workers (roboworkers). A list of America's largest robocolleges is here.

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The Importance of Women’s Leadership in Higher Education

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Firstly, education is a fundamental human right that should be accessible to all, regardless of gender. Secondly, education is a key driver of economic growth and development, and women’s equal access to education is essential for achieving sustainable development goals. But we’re not there yet.

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Ed Department Shakes Up OPMs and Third-Party Servicers: This Is Huge

WCET Frontiers

For those in higher education, the U.S. Department of Education created its own rumblings by releasing new guidance with rules about any contracted services and a series of questions about companies helping institutions with online learning. This regulatory guidance will reach into every corner of an institution.

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Scaffolding Virtual Simulations in Higher Education for Career-Readiness

WCET Frontiers

Post-secondary education serves as a cornerstone for personal development and plays a large role in shaping an individual’s career path. Such an education provides the opportunity to increase a student’s understanding of their chosen field and to develop important skills for their daily personal and work life.

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Integrating Guest Speakers and Panelists in Online Courses 

Faculty Focus

Fortunately, classroom guests for online courses are increasingly easy and convenient to add given the ubiquity of recording and meeting technology like Zoom, as well as everyone’s general experience and basic skills using it.

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Dual Credit at Your Doorstep: What You Need to Know 

Faculty Focus

In 2019, the US Department of Education reported that one in every three American high school students participates in dual enrollment courses (Shivji & Wilson, 2019), a number expected to rise in the coming years. Texas is one such state where rapid expansion is underway. A common conundrum is access to library resources.