Global warming, pollution are stripping vibrant colours from nature
The colours of the natural world are not what they once were. More than half of the oceans have become greener over the last 20 years, and forests are turning brown prematurely. Various species of flora and fauna have also been changing their colours to adapt to rising temperatures, loss of habitats, and pollution. This […]
Mobile Learning: Effective Anytime, Anywhere Education
Mobile learning is growing by leaps and bounds, and mobile learning devices are no longer restricted to the classroom. Most students, including young students, own or have access to cell phones, iPods, tablets, or other handheld devices—and school administrators are quickly realizing that students can use those devices to access school websites, classroom assignments, and […]
US education department signals flexibility in federal funding to strengthen teacher workforce
US guidance encourages strategic staffing and new teacher roles using ESEA funds. (AP Photo) The US Department of Education has issued new guidance to states and school districts, highlighting how federal education funds can be used more flexibly to support innovative teacher workforce strategies and improve student learning outcomes.In a statement issued on Tuesday, the […]
How to Make Smart Buying Decisions with Digital Displays
As digital displays become more prevalent on college campuses, higher-education leaders are becoming more aware of how visually arresting displays not only can enhance communications, but also can grab the attention of prospective students—as well as benefactors. But there are a number of factors that campus leaders should know about as they consider their digital […]
Butler University launches US master’s program, raising concerns over sign language training
National educators debate Butler’s approach to teaching children with hearing loss Butler University is set to launch a new online master’s program in Deaf education this fall, aimed at training teachers to help deaf children develop speaking and listening skills. The program, funded by a $1.25-million federal grant, is designed for students working with children […]
Helping Students Learn with Reliable Wireless Connectivity
The explosion of mobile devices in schools underscores the need for fast, secure, reliable, and easy-to-manage wireless internet access—enabling students to learn anytime, anywhere, while letting school leaders focus on instruction rather than solving IT issues. With the generous support of Aerohive Networks, we’ve assembled this collection of stories from our archives, along with other […]
$4m on 8,000 education department trips with little explanation: What you need to know about the gaps worrying lawmakers
Education department travel spending draws scrutiny over missing records For the third year in a row, the education department has failed to provide lawmakers with full records explaining how nearly $4m was spent on more than 8,000 work-related trips, according to documents obtained by the Associated Press.The incomplete reporting, covering travel between January and November […]
Creating a Digital Learning Environment
Experts agree that technology can enhance teaching and learning, boosting student engagement and helping teachers instruct in new ways. Digital learning environments are valuable, but teachers need a way to create and manage digital resources in a way that helps them use those digital tools as effectively as possible. With the generous support of itslearning, […]
Stanford University pauses undergraduate tuition hikes after a decade of steady increases
Stanford University has decided not to raise undergraduate tuition for the 2026-27 academic year, marking a pause after more than a decade of regular increases. The decision keeps the current tuition rate of $67,731 unchanged for the coming year.The move was approved by the University’s Board of Trustees at its winter meeting, according to information […]
Engaging Students with ‘Flipped Learning’
Flipped learning has taken the education world by storm. The newest teaching and learning method—in which students watch videos and learn course content outside of the classroom, and then come to class to complete “homework” with the help of instructors and peers—raises many questions about how instruction can be completely transformed to engage students more […]