The Agreement and Division over Civics Education
There's an opportunity to make civics ed better, but it's not all smooch sailing, either. On Education Next.
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With COVID-19, Test-optional Policies Could Have Their Moment
As SAT and ACT exams are canceled, more colleges are waiving the requirement for admission. On Education Dive.
With Title IX, the Accused Must Prove Their Innocence
A false sexual harassment allegation from a jealous professor derailed the life of a professor up for the same job. On The New York Times.
UNC Board: Online Learning Needs to Be a Priority
Board member Marty Kotis was emphatically for building the online teaching capabilities for UNC schools, especially in light of the coronavirus. On Carolina Journal.
Democrats Want Student Loan Cancellation with COVID-19 Stimulus
The proposal revealed by House Democrats for a stimulus plan would enshrine some of their higher ed goals. On Inside Higher Ed.
For Professors, Remote Work More Challenging with Kids
Juggling a migrration to online classes while taking care of children has been a difficult game for professors. On Inside Higher Ed.
College Admissions Are in Disarray
Right as colleges started to notify students that they were accepted, the coronavirus hit, throwing their admissions offices into chaos as they try to figure out how many students will actually show up in the fall. On Inside Higher Ed.
A Higher Ed Bailout?
Higher ed lobbyists are asking the federal government for support to ride out the effects of the coronavirus. On Education Dive.
For Community Colleges, Going Online Isn’t So Easy
From nursing clinicals to labs and hands-on auto repair, the road to online classes present unique problems for community colleges. On Community College Daily.
Coronavirus May Be the Nail in the Coffin for Struggling Colleges
From refunds to lost revenue to fewer students, colleges with tight bottom lines might not survive the shutdown. On the Detroit Free Press.