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NPR News: Years Before Brown v. Board Of Education, There Was A Lawsuit For 'Equalization'

Years Before Brown v. Board Of Education, There Was A Lawsuit For 'Equalization' Few remember a Virginia case in which an African American principal started a petition for equal school facilities and teacher pay in Pulaski, Va. Read more on NPR

Crosstown High: Innovative Memphis School In A Vertical Urban Village

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One of the most innovative schools in the country is located in one of the most innovative buildings in the country. from Forbes Education

NPR News: Elementary School Principal Bonds With Students During Haircuts

Elementary School Principal Bonds With Students During Haircuts There is a special relationship between a barber and a client. Principal Terrance Newton tries to create that same bond with his students at Warner Elementary School in Wilmington, Delaware. Read more on NPR

How This Online Training Can Help Health Professionals Provide Better Care

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The most obvious factors influencing health inequities include social class and prejudice based on race, sexual orientation and gender identity. A recent global study concludes that ageism is also a key factor. from Forbes Education

College Isn’t The Only Path To A Good Job

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The top one-third of high school graduates earn more than the bottom one-third of college graduates. from Forbes Education

Despite What You Hear, College Pays Off

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People keep saying college is a bad bet or that it doesn't pay off. They are wrong. It does. from Forbes Education

NPR News: Schools Are Embracing Mindfulness, But Practice Doesn't Always Make Perfect

Schools Are Embracing Mindfulness, But Practice Doesn't Always Make Perfect One in 5 American children struggles with anxiety. To help students cope, more and more schools are turning to mindfulness — but the explosion of interest has some researchers advising caution. Read more on NPR

Might Lori Loughlin Actually Be Innocent?

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Long after Felicity Huffman has served her sentence, Lori Loughlin continues to assert her innocence. Her lawyer claims that new evidence has emerged that exonerates her. from Forbes Education

The Great Voucher Research Conundrum

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How could private school choice programs be more beneficial to the students who are left behind in public schools than those that use them to attend private schools? from Forbes Education

The Certificates That Pay—And The Many More That Don’t

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US leaders including, President Donald Trump, his daughter and Senior Advisor Ivanka Trump, and Apple CEO Tim Cook are pushing alternatives to a four-year degree. They should focus on high-quality programs and protect students and taxpayers from low-quality programs. from Forbes Education

EDUCAUSE’s Top 10 2020 Strategic Technologies For Higher Educa- Tion – Today Vs Tomorrow

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EDUCAUSE recently released its top 10 strategic technologies for higher education. But what about longer-term macro changes in higher education? Do the technologies enable these changes? from Forbes Education

Lori Loughlin’s Attorney Says Notes Written By Alleged College Admissions Scam Mastermind Exonerate Her

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Actress and fashion designer husband charged in “Operation Varsity Blues” believed $500,000 payment was legitimate donation, not a bribe, attorney says. from Forbes Education

Make Mergers Of Colleges Strategic And Mainstream, Not Desperate And A Last Resort

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Schools should view mergers not as a failure, but as a strategic opportunity to create a more effective, lasting institution capable of better serving students and the community. from Forbes Education

China’s E-Learning Leaders Add $3.2 Billion As Coronavirus Fears Drive Students Online

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With the opening of schools pushed back and extracurricular activities suspended to contain the virus’s spread, tens of millions of students have been told to go online to study. from Forbes Education

College Admissions Aren’t Working - It’s Time For Reform

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Radical changes under consideration could represent the biggest change to the university admissions system in almost 60 years. from Forbes Education

‘School Ballots Are Best Way To Ensure Fair Admissions,’ Says Study

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Allocating school places by proximity to the school gives affluent parents a distinct advantage, and leads to social segregation in schools, according to a new report. from Forbes Education

Podcast Host Joe Rogan Is Steadily Documenting A Psychedelic Record Of The 21st Century

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Listen up: there's a renewal of psychedelic research happening worldwide from Forbes Education

Mike Bloomberg’s Higher Education Plan Is Quietly Outstanding

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Mike Bloomberg has a plan for higher education, it's quietly outstanding. from Forbes Education

NPR News: A Sex Ed Update For An Internet-Enabled Generation

A Sex Ed Update For An Internet-Enabled Generation NPR's Life Kit podcast team discusses its latest reporting: on why sex education for teens needs a 21st century update. Read more on NPR

Trump Budget: Slashing Public Education Is Not The Way To Remain Globally Competitive

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The Trump Administration’s proposed “Budget for America’s Future” drastically cuts safety net programs by $2 trillion, including $6.1 billion in cuts to education. Ironically, it seems America’s children are not a part of America’s Future. from Forbes Education

Retail, Other Jobs Offer Education Opportunities

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In a tough labor market, retail and other entry-level jobs are adding education options to their benefits. from Forbes Education

Career And Technical Education Deserves A Resurgence. Let’s Not Mess It Up.

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The US needs these programs, but it also needs them to be done well. from Forbes Education

The Top Colleges In 2020 For Producing Peace-Corp Volunteers

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The Peace Corps announced today its 2020 rankings of top volunteer-producing colleges. The University of California - Berkeley led the list for all-time placements. The University of Wisconsin, George Washington University and St. Lawrence University led in their respective categories for 2020 from Forbes Education

Defeat Education Disruption: Diane Ravitch, Befriend Betsy DeVos

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Based on what Diane Ravitch seems to want most, she should really be friends with Betsy DeVos from Forbes Education

NPR News: Teachers: Are You Using Podcasts In Your Classroom?

Teachers: Are You Using Podcasts In Your Classroom? NPR's Education Team wants to hear from educators who are using podcasts in their lesson plans. What is working and what isn't? How well are students performing in these assignments? Read more on NPR

Art, Health, Learning In Community: A Vertical Urban Village In Memphis

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A relic of the past can be transformed into a center that serves the community. Here's one such example from Memphis, where art, health, and learning are a core focus of a major revitalization project. from Forbes Education

It’s Their Classmates Who Are Putting Boys Off Reading

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Boys' reading ability is affected more by the views of their classmates than by any stereotypical views they hold themselves, according to a new study. from Forbes Education

Even With New Pay-Fors, Bernie’s Agenda Still Has A $25 Trillion Hole

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Don’t be fooled: Sen. Sanders' numbers still don’t add up, and he should be pressed to explain his magic math at tonight’s debate. from Forbes Education

How To Make High School Graduation More Meaningful For Every Student

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Graduate profiles can help define clearer expectations for the skills and knowledge that high school graduates need. from Forbes Education

Feedback Is A Gift—And Wise Leaders Give It Generously To Their Teams

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“Good managers know that honest feedback is a gift to their employees,” management expert Harry Kraemer says. “You use open, honest, continuous and transparent feedback to help figure out someone’s best fit—in their particular job or in the organization.” from Forbes Education

The Momentum On Enrolling 50,000 More Lower-Income College Students Has Slowed - Four Steps For Getting It Back

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The American Talent Initiative (ATI) was formed in 2016 to accomplish the goal of enrolling 50,000 more Pell students by 2025. After two years of strong results, progress has slowed. Here are four ways to get back on track. from Forbes Education

Few Can Match This Man’s Incisiveness On Matters Of Money: Roger Ferguson

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He’s hardly a household name, but his impressive career makes Roger Ferguson a well-worth-listening-to source on matters economic and monetary. from Forbes Education

The Real Problem With Legacy Admissions

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Legacy preferences for applicants to highly selective colleges are gaining renewed scrutiny. Why? from Forbes Education

3 Impacts Of Coronavirus On College Admissions

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The college admissions and college consulting industries have been fueled by international enrollment growth. But the spread of COVID-19 could change the landscape of college admissions for the foreseeable future. from Forbes Education

DeVos’ Proposed New Rules Would Allow Religion-Based Discrimination By Student Groups

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The Trump Administration is planning new rules that will diminish protections for LGBTQ students and others against discrimination by religious student organizations from Forbes Education

NPR News: How Some Are Trying To Teach Senior Citizens To Spot Fake News

How Some Are Trying To Teach Senior Citizens To Spot Fake News Middle and high schools have been adding curricula about how to spot fake news. Older adults also struggle to sort disinformation online — but there are fewer resources tackling the problem. Read more on NPR

What Lori Loughlin Could Have Actually Gotten For $500,000

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Half a million dollars could have bought Lori Loughlin’s daughters myriad academic boosts, tutoring, quality education, and so much more. So why doesn’t everyone choose the legal, reputable route? from Forbes Education

Meet Patoranking: African Musician Launching University Scholarship For Africa’s Next Leaders

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Story of why Nigerian reggae-dancehall artist Patoranking partnered with Africa Leadership University to offer scholarships to those less privileged. from Forbes Education

The New Economy Demands A New Learning Approach

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For a while, growth came fast enough that many were content to ignore the Americans who were closed off from the opportunities of the new economy. from Forbes Education

On Collegiate Death And Dying

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The path of university closings is beginning to accelerate as schools struggle to deliver a value proposition to students. from Forbes Education

Big Win In Public Service Loan Forgiveness Lawsuit

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U.S. Department of Education settles public service loan forgiveness lawsuit, a big win for borrowers. from Forbes Education

Ask Yourself These 5 Questions Every Week To Unleash Your Greatest Potential

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Greatness is achieved not by luck, but by building the right habits. from Forbes Education

D.C. Students Learn New Skills In An Old Building: Washington Leadership Academy

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In a century-old building that once housed a seminary in northeast Washington, D.C. is a great college prep high school. It’s a bit “Oxford on the outside, Google on the inside.” from Forbes Education

How To Increase Consumer Confidence In Higher Education

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It’s impossible to ignore the concerning trends emerging from recent research on postsecondary education. from Forbes Education

5 Reasons School Districts Should Consider Developing Their Own Teachers

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Teachers are in a silent crisis. What can we do about it? from Forbes Education

The Case Against AI, UX, And Coding Bootcamps

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Are technology bootcamps the future of education, or will they prove ineffective in the long term? from Forbes Education

Protecting Students In The Screen Age: An Action Tool For Parents And Teachers

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The constant presence of computers in classrooms has created education, security and privacy issues far faster than many schools or parents can cope. Now there's a tool kit that can help. from Forbes Education

NPR News: Education Accountability: When The Accreditation Agency Is Problematic

Education Accountability: When The Accreditation Agency Is Problematic An accreditation agency that the Obama administration shut down was reopened under President Trump. USA Today reporter Chris Quintana tells NPR's Scott Simon officials are approving dubious colleges. Read more on NPR

NPR News: Who Should Decide What Books Are Allowed In Prison?

Who Should Decide What Books Are Allowed In Prison? The Color Purple, The Hate U Give and American Sign Language textbooks have all been censored in U.S. prisons. A recent report describes the restrictions as "arbitrary" and "opaque." Read more on NPR

Dr. Leonard Sax’s Truth: What teachers need to know about the gender gap, disengaged boys, and girls in crisis #gendergap #education #disengagedstudents

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By Celebrating Women Every Day, Can We Innovate For Good Faster?

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If we celebrated female achievement every day, not just on International Women’s Day, could we inspire the next generation of female scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs and thinkers who will help us address the climate change emergency faster? from Forbes Education

Soft Skills Are Vital If Low Skilled Workers Are To Thrive

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Low-skilled workers face growing pressure in the labor market, but new research suggests that developing soft skills can help people to thrive. Research from both LinkedIn and Udemy shed light on what those soft skills might be. from Forbes Education

NPR News: A Studio At Your Fingertips: 5 Apps Teachers Are Using To Make Student Podcasts

A Studio At Your Fingertips: 5 Apps Teachers Are Using To Make Student Podcasts We checked in with educators to see what tools their students are using to create entries for NPR's Student Podcast Challenge. Read more on NPR

Legal Battle In Spain Over Far-Right’s ‘Parental Veto’ On Education

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Spain’s Ministry of Education has taken legal action against far-right party Vox’s ‘parental veto’ in the region of Murcia. The controversial policy allows parents to prevent their children from attending workshops during school hours when its content goes against their “moral principles”. from Forbes Education

Is College Really “Out Of Reach” For Students?

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Ninety-seven percent of students who earn an "A" average in high school go on to college. from Forbes Education

New Data Shows Progress For PSLF

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New data released from the Department of Education show progress for the programs with many borrowers receiving relief. from Forbes Education

Cut Off Anti-LGBTQ Schools? It’s Complicated

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Should we curb freedom because some people use it in ways we despise? That is at the heart of a burning controversy over Florida’s Tax Credit Scholarship Program. The solution is more complicated than you may think. from Forbes Education

Are University Policy Experts Good For Society?

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"Experts" trained by universities help societies through scientific advance, but their contributions regarding economic decision-making is decidedly more mixed. from Forbes Education

NPR News: Mindfulness Transforms Culture At High-Needs Elementary School

Mindfulness Transforms Culture At High-Needs Elementary School A struggling elementary school in East Nashville, Tenn., is incorporating mindfulness, but experts caution that mindfulness is not a panacea and programs should follow scientific guidelines. Read more on NPR

Presidential Candidates Are Paying New Attention To The HBCUs. Here’s What They Propose

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Presidential candidates are paying special attention to historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Here is what the leading six Democrat contenders have proposed for these colleges that were established to primarily serve the African American community. from Forbes Education