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5 juillet 2016

Mindsets for the 21st century and beyond

By Carol Dweck. The world is morphing into a place that no one can foresee. How can we prepare students to live and work in that place? 
Not long ago, people could learn job skills and use them indefinitely, but now jobs and skill sets are becoming obsolete at an alarming rate. More...

5 juillet 2016

In Vergara, low-income students pay...one way or another

By Thomas J. Kane. In April, the California Court of Appeal overturned the trial court’s ruling in Vergara v. California[i], in which a group of families had challenged the constitutionality of state laws governing teacher tenure. More...

5 juillet 2016

Wrap-around cost estimates for wrap-around services

By . Recently, interest in the barriers impeding a child’s success in the classroom reached a national scale with the passage of ESSA including funding support for programs that provide student services, wrap-around services, and services provided by organizations in the community. More...

5 juillet 2016

Deema Bibi discusses how INJAZ partners with the private sector to help bridge the skills gap for Jordanian youth

By . As part of our Millions Learning video series, we learn about INJAZ, one of the 14 case studies explored in the Millions Learning report. INJAZ, an independent Jordanian nonprofit, provides youth from grade 7 to university level with workforce readiness and entrepreneurial education to prepare them for changes in the labor market. More...

5 juillet 2016

The role of universities is changing - we can't just focus on academia

http://static.guim.co.uk/static/c55907932af8ee96c21b7d89a9ebeedb4602fbbf/common/images/logos/the-guardian/news.gifBySteve West. A new wave of students will be graduating over the next few weeks. They’ll be attending award ceremonies knowing they face a challenging future, entering the workplace at a time of turmoil and upheaval. More...

5 juillet 2016

Five Critical Elements to Developing Effective Educational Programs for Working Adults

The EvoLLLutionBy Elizabeth Matthews - EvoLLLution. Designing effective programs for working adults requires institutions to tailor offerings, credentialing and support to meet the unique and specific needs of the demographic.
Working adults continue to encompass a significant share of the college student demographic. Working students often juggle family and personal responsibilities while attaining higher education. Fortunately, many colleges and universities are committed to increasing college access to wider ranges of prospective students via offering flexible course scheduling, online courses and programs as well as alternative methods of earning college credit. More...

5 juillet 2016

The Potential for Stackable Credentials: In The Trenches

The EvoLLLutionBy John Bowers - EvoLLLution. Stackable credentials have transformed the way some institutions look at workforce preparation and program design, but more needs to change at the four-year and governmental level for this programs to be truly impactful. More...

5 juillet 2016

The Interstate Passport: Improving the Transfer Intersection on the Road to a Four-Year Degree

The EvoLLLutionBy Pat Shea - EvoLLLution. By developing a clearer pathway to transfer and degree completion, much of the repetition, uncertainty and additional costs accrued by non-traditional students can be avoided. More...

5 juillet 2016

Competency-Based Education Model Benefits Faculty As Well As Students

The EvoLLLutionBy Michelle Solér - EvoLLLution. Competency-based education transforms the faculty role but could allow for specialization and personalized support than ensures a more rigorous and customized educational experience for students. More...

5 juillet 2016

Local Pathways over National Frameworks: Strengthening Competency-Based Education

The EvoLLLutionBy Elizabeth Davidson - EvoLLLution. By focusing on local and regional partnerships, rather than on trying to construct overarching national frameworks, higher education leaders can create impactful programs that create positive outcomes for their students more quickly. More...

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