July, 2018

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What Your State Is Doing To Beef Up Civics Education

NPR HigherEd

Not enough people know how a bill becomes a law and other aspects of civic life. More than half the states are trying to fix that. See how your state is doing and take our quiz.

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Higher Ed Marketers May Need a Reality Check

Austin Williams

Do traditional college students have different—and higher—expectations than their nontraditional counterparts? It would seem so. A recent national study of more than 600,000 students reveals that traditional students are less satisfied with their college experience than online and adult learners. The 2017 National Student Satisfaction and Priorities Report found that 67% of adult learners and 74% of online learners reported they were satisfied with their experience overall compared to just over

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Edinburgh Napier University: The Brainspotting campaign

Terminalfour

To coincide with the launch of Trainspotting 2, Edinburgh Napier University created a recruitment campaign with a difference.

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Parenting In The Age Of Screens: Here's What The Experts Do

NPR HigherEd

Many experts on kids and technology are also parents — and they don't necessarily hold themselves up as paragons for parenting in a time when screens are everywhere.

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Empowering Kids In An Anxious World

NPR HigherEd

Teen depression and anxiety rates have been rising for years, and two new books offer advice to parents and caregivers.

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U.S. Degree? Check. U.S. Work Visa? Still A Challenge

NPR HigherEd

With a recent U.S. degree in hand, many international students are left to navigate the complicated immigration system by themselves.

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The 'Over-Parenting Crisis' In School And At Home

NPR HigherEd

Cutting kids' meat or doing their laundry can undermine their sense of self-worth, two books argue.

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Scared Of Math? Here's One Way To Fight The Fear

NPR HigherEd

Kids and grown-ups can both experience anxiety when it comes to math. One college professor has an assignment to help banish the dread.

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Raising Brilliant Kids — With Research To Back You Up

NPR HigherEd

Two experts believe that six C's form a framework that can help parents guide kids as they grow.

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Trying To Get Your First Job? There's A Class For That

NPR HigherEd

Didn't land an internship or job this summer? Maybe next school year you could try taking a class. Many courses help with your cover letter, resume and interview skills.

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Vouchers In Puerto Rico; Secret Service Guides Schools; Special Education And Race

NPR HigherEd

A judge rules private school vouchers are against Puerto Rico's constitution; the Secret Service releases a plan to help prevent school shootings; and the Department of Education faces another suit.

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iTeach: A Guide To The Most Useful Apps For The Classroom

NPR HigherEd

Here are five educational apps — endorsed by an expert — that teachers love. Plus, what teachers can look for when choosing apps for the classroom.

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Becky the chatbot from Leeds Beckett University wins clearing 2017

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Chatbots can be useful tools to handle customer queries. One impressive example came from Leeds Beckett University last year.

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Parents: Here's How To Pick The Best Kids Apps For Family Vacations

NPR HigherEd

A handy guide to choosing fun and educational media for kids this summer.

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DeVos To Make It Tougher For Defrauded Students To Seek Debt Relief

NPR HigherEd

The Trump administration is proposing new rules that make it harder for defrauded students to get relief from the federal government, in an attempt to save taxpayers money.