Latest posts by Laura Ascione (see all)
- Many students struggle, but few use mental health resources - March 25, 2024
- What does higher ed think about AI? - March 22, 2024
- 4 challenges, opportunities in administrators’ edtech decision-making - March 21, 2024
NCTQ ranks ‘best value’ teacher colleges
The National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) released its ‘Best Value’ ratings of colleges of education across the U.S. The ratings include a measure of quality that also…
Ellucian launches higher-ed data model
A new patent-pending data model for colleges and universities aims to help evolve how schools deliver on their mission by improving how data is shared. The data model…
Study asks: Can math teachers teach coding?
How do students and teachers learn math and computer science, and how can we ease the coming shortage of computer science teachers? Worcester Polytechnic Institute will partner with…
MSU initiative targets research advancement
Michigan State University will accelerate key research areas through the recruitment of 100 new faculty members as part of the newly launched Global Impact Initiative. The Global Impact…
Radford launches online design thinking program
Radford University launched its newest certificate program, the Design Thinking Certificate, in fall 2015. Design Thinking is an innovative collaborative process for solving complex problems. Designers have been…
Is there a link between dropout rates and how students thrive?
Although 75 percent of students are consistently accepted into their first-choice university, only one-in-two college freshman ultimately graduate, according to vibeffect’s College Optimizer Index and research conducted when…
Social scientists launch ‘Mindset Scholars Network’ at Stanford
Interest in how students’ beliefs about learning and school shape their academic performance is growing rapidly. Research shows that when we help students understand they can grow their…
College to develop open-source assessment tool
Excelsior College has received a $1.9 million grant that will be used to develop the Diagnostic Assessment and Achievement of College Skills (DAACS), an open-source assessment tool, which…