Laura Ascione is the Editorial Director at eSchool Media. She is a graduate of the University of Maryland's prestigious Philip Merrill College of Journalism.
Latest posts by Laura Ascione (see all)
- 5 higher-ed IT leadership priorities - May 13, 2024
- Students say study abroad opportunities boost employability skills - May 10, 2024
- An overwhelming majority of organizations paid ransomware last year - May 9, 2024
Rice U. offers $1.5M in business plan competition
Applications are now open for the 16th annual Rice Business Plan Competition at Rice University’s Jones Graduate School of Business April 14-16. Graduate students with a business plan…
What’s next for community college accreditation?
Accreditation has been no stranger to debate this year, as alternative credentialing and other learning pathways become more widespread and call into question how higher education programs are…
EDITORIAL: California right to oust college accrediting commission
The Board of Governors for California’s community colleges was right to pull the plug on an accrediting commission that lost its way. Its handling of City College of…
EDITORIAL: Give the community college accrediting panel room to improve
The semi-public commission that accredits community colleges in California on behalf of the federal government deserves to be upbraided. Even some of its own members concede that it…
An OER degree pathway, and graduation takes a village
Each Friday, I’ll be bringing you a recap of some of the most interesting and thought-provoking news developments that occurred over the week. I can’t fit all of…
Blackboard acquires predictive analytics firm
Blackboard has acquired higher-ed predictive analytics company Blue Canary, which helps institutions glean data-driven insights and use them to improve student success. With the acquisition, Blackboard continues to…
Partnership brings customization to digital, game-based content
In response to demand for enhanced digital content in core academic subjects, Silicon Valley-based game and simulation developer, Toolwire, and LAD Custom Publishing announced a partnership that will…
