Education
As institutions we must do better to ensure education is a pathway to opportunity that can be traveled by every individual.College can be costly, and for many the reward doesn’t merit the financial burden. With reports highlighting a continued decline in student enrollment and a shrinking segment of the population ...
Education Financing
State Rep. Susan Plasencia, R-Winter Park, applied for state education choice scholarships for her three children so they could attend "a great private school, one that I was otherwise not able to afford." She described the opportunity at today's hearing on HB1 as a game-changer for her family.A bill that ...
Education
$30 million in education improvement grants has been awarded to dozens of colleges by the Department of Education.The U.S. Department of Education has recently awarded competitive, college improvement grants totaling more than $30 million to dozens of colleges and universities. The grants are aimed at increasing higher education opportunities and ...
Education
Here’s an exclusive sneak peek into the STEM education trends that my organization, Beyond100K, compiles annually. The trends in this synthesis, drawing from hundreds of conversations, surveys, and more, will define STEM and education this year.Trend 1: Belonging Matters in STEMTeachers and schools need to prioritize a focus on equity, ...
Education Financing
Education Scholarship Accounts (ESAs) offer parents state funds to craft educational experiences that fit their children’s unique needs. For most families, these programs are a lifeline. But for some families they can spark skepticism or apprehension. In fact, some homeschooling families and organizations are vocal critics of ESAs, in part ...
Education Financing
Feb. 2—Getting students to complete the FAFSA—the application for federal financial aid for college—is a perennial struggle for schools. New data suggests one factor that may make a big difference: meeting with a school counselor.Filling out the FAFSA is the first step in qualifying for a host of federal grants, ...
Learning & Development
Dive Brief:Career education training and activities typically start in middle and high school, but experts believe there is a benefit to launching them earlier and giving pupils a window into what’s possible as early as elementary school.Specialization can even begin at this age, as shown with the STEM focus students ...
Learning & Development
When students graduate from Sterling College, a work college in Northern Vermont, they leave with more than a degree, according to Josh Bossin, professor of outdoor education and associate dean of work-experiential learning. They leave with a robust resume."The ability to try out different jobs while you're still in school ...
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