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Navigating school controversies: Experts offer guidance for educators
The 2021 school year is marked by unprecedented controversies. Resistance to mask mandates and the idea of racism curriculum have led to protests, chaos and violence. The nationwide conflicts have...
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Educator TipsWhat is student success? New insight into a complex question
Student success is a measure of student engagement and positive outcomes. In higher education, the term typically refers to first-generation and most historically marginalized students. These groups drop out at...
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Educator Tips
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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Educator Tips
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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Educator Tips
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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Educator Tips
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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Educator Tips
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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Educator Tips
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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Educator Tips
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...
