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How To Rethink Social Impact During COVID-19 With Yoobi’s CEO Ido Leffler

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In this moment of instability and uncertainty, Yoobi’s CEO Ido Leffler is leading by example. from Forbes Education

22 Books That Will Change The Way You Think About Infectious Disease & Public Health

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With the growing awareness of global public health and infectious diseases there has been an interest in learning more about the history and stories associated with some of the world’s greatest challenges and most inspiring stories. After many requests, I decided to make a must read book list. from Forbes Education

The Top 100 MBA Startups Of 2020

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The seventh annual ranking of Poets&Quants' top 100 MBA Startups shows that Stanford's Graduate School of Business is the best business school in the world to launch a new venture and get plenty of funding for it from Forbes Education

How to motivate and engage reluctant learners | Don’t muddle through the rest of the year trying to use band aid solutions with disengaged kids: it’s not too late for a breakthrough, and these simple, powerful principles can make a huge difference quickly.

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How Is The Pandemic Going To Affect Gender Equality

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Is the current global crisis going to further deepen the gender inequities? Or, are things going to change for better in the long-term? from Forbes Education

NPR News: First-Generation College Graduates Now Face Not Being Able To Walk Across Stage

First-Generation College Graduates Now Face Not Being Able To Walk Across Stage Much of the college class of 2020 may not be able to walk at graduation. What does that mean for the first students in their families to go to college? How can schools and families still celebrate? Read more on NPR

The College Student Behind The “What The World Needs Now” Viral Video

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Shelbie Rassler, a composition major in her senior year at the Boston Conservatory, posted a message on Facebook asking musicians to record versions of the classic Burt Bacharach song. She edited the 75 videos she received into one video that's gone viral. from Forbes Education

Liberty University Demonstrates What Not To Do During A Pandemic

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It should never have taken a stay-at-home order from the governor for university leadership to act with public health in mind. from Forbes Education

Wave Of Higher Ed Shutdowns Threatens America’s Progress In Getting Low-Income, First-Generation Students To And Through College

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From no home to got to when the dorms close to losing their on-campus job that helped pay the bills, first-gen, low-income student risk seeing their already-fragile college graduation dreams derailed by #COVID19 shutdowns from Forbes Education

NPR News: 'Essential' Child Care Workers Struggle To Balance Family Needs, Safety

'Essential' Child Care Workers Struggle To Balance Family Needs, Safety Some states are urging childcare centers to stay open to keep essential workers on the job. But providers say they're not trained to keep everyone safe, and there's no social distancing toddlers. Read more on NPR

Let's Take Advantage Of Coronavirus To Get Comfortable Using Video Call Technology

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With a third of humanity now in lockdown, video conferencing tools are fast becoming the normal way to communicate, whether it's a business meeting, chatting with friends and family, or attending class. Let's familiarize ourselves with them and incorporate them properly into our toolbox. from Forbes Education

Oaklore: A Student Podcast From Latitude High About Changing Making In Oakland

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Oaklore is a student-produced podcast series from Latitude High in Oakland, California, that captures stories of changemakers in the city and explore the concept of cross-generational storytelling. from Forbes Education

$349 Billion In Forgivable Paycheck Protection Loans For Nonprofits. Here’s How To Apply.

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Nonprofits and small businesses can apply for this government-backed loan to help keep their people employed during the pandemic. Read this for information about how it works and how to apply. from Forbes Education

There’s Always Next Year: 3 Ideas To Recover Lost Educational Opportunities Post-Coronavirus Epidemic

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Doing nothing is not an option. Doing the same thing we always don't can't work. Education leaders must be intentional about addressing the unique challenges posed by the unequal costs of corona virus pandemic-related school closures. from Forbes Education

Does The Second Amendment Protect Gun Stores From Being Closed During The Covid-19 Crisis?

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Some government agencies want gun stores to stay closed during the COVID-19 crisis. Others say the second amendment forbids such closures. Who is right? from Forbes Education

Five Ways COVID-19 Will Impact Fall College Enrollments

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Fall enrollments can't wait. Here are five things we should, and should not, expect to see in the fall enrollment classes of 2020. from Forbes Education

9 Secrets To Great Online Presenting In Corporations And Academia

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Coronavirus has accelerated the move to online presenting for classes and corporate meetings of all types on Zoom, Cisco Webex, Teams, Google Hangouts, GoToMeeting and GoToWebinar. This article shares 9 secrets to maximize online teaching and meeting effectiveness for professors and executives. from Forbes Education

Should Colleges Discount Tuition Because Of The Shift To Internet Classes?

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The abrupt move to deliver classes by remote instruction is leading to calls for tuition refunds and legitimately so. Teaching a course via teleconferencing is not a replacement for the real thing. It's not even a replacement for a well-designed online course. from Forbes Education

Meet Solomon Elliott: Founder Of The Student View, Fighting Misinformation In Modern Journalism

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Story of how Solomon Elliott is working to fight misinformation in modern society by working with a variety of schools across the United Kingdom to train and diversify the next generation of journalists. from Forbes Education

Coronavirus On Tulsa Time

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Tulsa has been ahead of much of the state of Oklahoma in its response to the COVID-19 pandemic, but as is the case almost everywhere, responsible decisions contend with rebellious defiance. from Forbes Education

10 Free Resources For High School Students To Get Ahead While School Is Out

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High school students preparing for college applications might be wondering how they can spend this time wisely. Here are 10 resources for high school students to get ahead while school is out. from Forbes Education

NPR News: Musical Duo's Bookings Disappear During COVID-19 Pandemic

Musical Duo's Bookings Disappear During COVID-19 Pandemic A couple in the San Francisco Bay area, who are musicians and music educators, rely on bookings at schools and libraries, which are now closed by coronavirus distancing measures. Read more on NPR

How This Educator Is Helping Youth Become Successful In A New Era

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This teacher is helping youth become successful starting at an early age—helping to curb the traditional education system. Find out what she's doing to make a difference. from Forbes Education

Answers To Questions About Student Loan Forgiveness, Including Coronavirus Relief

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This article answers questions about student loan forgiveness and student loan discharge, including public service loan forgiveness, teacher loan forgiveness, death and disability discharges, employer-paid student loan repayment assistance and the tax treatment of student loan debt cancellation. from Forbes Education

Are Colleges Dancing Around Issues That The Coronavirus Has Exposed?

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When students asked for tuition to be reduced for online instruction, an NYU dean denied the request. But as a consolation, she attached a video of herself dancing. Her gesture was not received warmly. from Forbes Education

What Parents And Teachers Need To Know About Reading While Schools Are Closed—And Beyond

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Some teachers—and parents—are confused by conflicting claims about how to help kids understand what they read. One thing that’s clear: what most schools are doing doesn’t work. from Forbes Education

How COVID-19 Is Crashing On The Class Of 2020: Job Offers Already Disappearing

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Ever since the Great Recession came to an end, the job market for MBA graduates has never been better. But the coronovirus pandemic has changed all that for the Class of 2020. from Forbes Education

DeVos: Leaving Students Behind And Launching National School Vouchers.

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DeVos touched on several points, including indications that she may try to use the widespread pandemic-driven shutdown to create a path to national school vouchers. from Forbes Education

5 Pillars Of Health Teachers Can Use To Feel Their Best Right Now

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Teachers can use these five tips to help remain socially and emotionally healthy during this time of crisis. from Forbes Education

5 Ways Learning Can Help Your Business During The Coronavirus

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Here are five resources entrepreneurs can use to learn, network, and get top business advice during these trying times. from Forbes Education

For Higher Education, Nothing Matters More Than September

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While the pandemic is now wreaking havoc with higher education, closed campuses in September will forever alter the higher education landscape. from Forbes Education

Answers To Questions About College Students And Coronavirus Financial Relief

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Get answers to your questions about the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on financial aid for college from Forbes Education

65% Of Teachers Used EdTech Every Day In 2019. Here’s Why That Matters.

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Our rapid and messy shift to learning at home for an extended period would be even harder if fewer students were familiar with digital learning tools. But big challenges remain. from Forbes Education

Bolstering Academic Support & Student Employment During COVID-19

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Amidst all the change with COVID-19, it’s important to consider the detrimental effect this type of harsh transition could have on student success, along with mental health, particularly those in the highest-risk cohort. from Forbes Education

How One School Network’s Focus On Student Agency Has Prepared Students For At-Home Learning Amid COVID-19

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While none of us could have prepared for the sea of change that COVID-19 has brought, Distinctive Schools has been boldly weathering the storm, seizing the disruption as an opportunity to build students’ muscle for outside-the-classroom learning. from Forbes Education

Why Remote Teaching Won’t Cut It

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With the COVID-19 pandemic, business schools scrambled to move their classes to remote instruction. So far, so good. But the vast majority of these remote classes are not well-designed or thought out online courses. from Forbes Education

NPR News: With Schools Closed, Kids With Disabilities Are More Vulnerable Than Ever

With Schools Closed, Kids With Disabilities Are More Vulnerable Than Ever About 14% of U.S. public school students receive special education services. And as schools transition from the classroom to the computer, many of those students could get left behind. Read more on NPR

What The Coronavirus Stimulus Means For Your Student Loans

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The stimulus package passed by Congress provides relief for student loan borrowers. from Forbes Education

Leadership That Makes Us Better

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Crises measure our ability to be better persons and to put our individual interests aside. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic emergency, this is what is expected of leadership: leadership that makes people greater, as companies and society as a whole. from Forbes Education

For College Students, It’s Also An Employment Crisis

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How can colleges and universities ensure that the last wave of Millennial college graduates doesn’t follow in the footsteps of the first wave, which graduated into the Great Recession? from Forbes Education

NPR News: COVID-19 Affects New York City Schools, Nation's Largest District

COVID-19 Affects New York City Schools, Nation's Largest District The coronavirus is taking a toll on New York City, including educators. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to New York City Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza about how the virus is affecting the district. Read more on NPR

NPR News: Comic: How To Turn Your Home Into A School Without Losing Your Sanity

Comic: How To Turn Your Home Into A School Without Losing Your Sanity Be realistic; be forgiving; remember to shake your sillies out. Education experts share tips for home-schooling during the coronavirus school closures. Read more on NPR

As Covid-19 Forces Millions Of Us To Work From Home, Which Are The Best Tools For TheJob?

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A pandemic that prompts governments to close offices and schools, prompting a sudden increase in working from home is an enormous opportunity, and Zoom seems not only to be taking full advantage of the situation, but has passed its first major test with flying colors. from Forbes Education

How Colleges Are Stepping Up To Fight Covid-19

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American colleges are rapidly repurposing many campus resources to aid in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic. from Forbes Education

A Bipartisan Priority During Coronavirus: Protecting Defaulted Student Loan Borrowers

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Involuntary collections such as wage garnishment will be paused for federal student loan borrowers during the pandemic. from Forbes Education

We’re About To Hear Many Suggestions About How To Reshape Education. Here’s How To Sort Them Out.

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The current pandemic creates opportunity for change, both for educators and for disaster capitalists. It will take some care and attention to make sure we’re listening to the right voices from Forbes Education

NPR News: The Biggest Distance-Learning Experiment In History: Week One

The Biggest Distance-Learning Experiment In History: Week One Districts are scrambling to get remote learning lessons in place. But over half of students live near the poverty line, 14% have a learning disability, and some struggle just to find Internet access. Read more on NPR

What To Do About Your Student Loans During The Coronavirus (COVID-19) Crisis

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The stimulus package passed by the Senate on Wednesday gives most federal student loan borrowers a six-month break from payments. Here's what to do with your student loans now that relief is available. from Forbes Education

Confused About Your Kid’s Reading Assignments? Here’s Help

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There’s been heated debate over reading instruction within the education world lately—and some confusion. Now that the coronavirus has closed most schools, parents may be experiencing confusion too. Here’s some help. from Forbes Education

Most Teachers Say They Are “Not Prepared” To Teach Online

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COVID19 has forced schools to move online. A new survey shows teachers are not prepared for that. from Forbes Education

Learning From Home During COVID-19

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It’s a daunting task to keep children calm, occupied and learning during this time of uncertainty, especially for those working from home or, even more so, worrying about job security, lost paychecks, and where the next meal will come from. from Forbes Education

NPR News: Coronavirus Relief Package Offers Up More Than $30 Billion For Education

Coronavirus Relief Package Offers Up More Than $30 Billion For Education Amid widespread public school and higher education closures, the Senate bill sets money aside for remote learning and gives Education Secretary Betsy DeVos new power. Read more on NPR

Air Force Says School Quality Will Impact Basing Decisions

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School quality is not only an education issue, it also impacts our nation's military readiness. Here's why top Air Force officials Secretary Barbara M. Barrett and Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein are considering school quality for basing decisions. Learn more. from Forbes Education

A System-Wide Solution To Online Education: Look To North Carolina

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America’s universities have gone to great lengths to minimize the impact of COVID-19. While drastic times do call for drastic measures, perhaps the most profound, long-term shift can be seen in the attempt to suddenly deliver hundreds of thousands of academic courses online, in a matter of weeks. from Forbes Education

15 Free Resources To Keep Your Child Busy While School Is Out

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As social distancing and self-isolation become the norm, it might become harder for families to find ways to keep their children entertained and learning independently, which is necessary to free up parents’ precious time to work from home. Here are 15 free resources to make parents' lives easier. from Forbes Education

The Coronavirus Exposes America's Misplaced Educational Values

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Before America began shutting down its schools en masse, a mom in Massachusetts fretted on Facebook. Her worries during the COVID-19 pandemic suggest there's an opportunity to begin to reset our nation’s focus on time in schools instead of individual student outcomes. from Forbes Education

Inside Berea College’s Decision Not To Put Classes Online

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The average household income of Berea's students is $29,000 and few of them have Internet access at home. from Forbes Education

Are “Stay At Home” Orders Constitutional?

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Over half of all Americans are now subject to some sort of "stay at home" order and more such orders are likely. Are these orders constitutional? from Forbes Education