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Faculty NewsTracy Poon Tambascia elected president of USC Academic Senate
An expert in higher education administration, Tambascia will represent nearly 5,000 full-time faculty members Tracy Poon Tambascia, a professor of clinical education at the USC Rossier School of Education, has...
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How school boards became lightning rods for controversy
School board meetings aren’t typically associated with shouting matches, protests and arrests. But at forums across the country, school districts have experienced an uptick in heated rhetoric and aggressive behavior...
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How can schools use data effectively?
Data is an essential tool for K–12 schools. When used effectively, it helps districts identify and achieve important goals. Students, staff and the broader community can all benefit. But when...
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Who is most affected by the student loan debt crisis?
As the student loan debt crisis worsens, formidable gaps between borrowers persist. Approximately 45 million Americans owe money for higher education, with a total balance of around $1.7 trillion. These...
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The long-term impacts of school discipline
Strict school discipline increases the chances of adult arrests. That’s one key takeaway from a new study that examined the long-term effects of suspensions on middle school students. The research...
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Education News
Five teachers share the personal experiences that motivate them
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, teachers have been forced to navigate numerous challenges. From managing remote learning to addressing the social-emotional needs of students, the ability to pivot became an essential...
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The rise of homeschooling for minoritized students
Traditionally, homeschooling in America has been preferred by families that wanted a more concentrated, individualized approach to education or perhaps sought to incorporate religious views into their curriculum. However, recent...
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How to better prepare teachers to address student mental health
In the wake of the pandemic, educators broadly agree that schools should provide better mental health support for students. And as the people who see them most often during the...
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How should higher education navigate the return to campus?
As higher education institutions prepare to reopen their campuses for fall, how should they address the needs of students and staff? The country continues to grapple with the pandemic, while...
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How to build a more connected education community
Editor’s Note: Associate Dean Darline Robles leads USC Rossier’s new Office of Equity and Community Engagement. In an interview, she discussed the office’s scope, as well as its goal to...
