How higher ed can meet workforce needs
More than half (53 percent) of Americans report feeling easily replaceable in their job position and 64 percent of workers say their company does not offer opportunities for…
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.
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- Weak tech could push students, faculty to other institutions - April 13, 2026
- 13 predictions about edtech, innovation, and–yes–AI in 2026 - January 1, 2026
- 5 essential dimensions of AI literacy - December 12, 2025
Higher ed leaders believe continuing education units are undervalued
In a landscape defined by innovation and academic excellence, Professional, Continuing, and Online education units (PCO) play a pivotal, yet under-appreciated, role in higher education.
AI on the brain: The latest higher-ed news
While education is notoriously slow to change, nobody can deny that AI has demanded its fair share of attention in higher education.
5 insights on workforce readiness
Higher ed is critical in helping students build the skills and experience necessary for workforce readiness. Students build in-demand skills and the workforce benefits from these new skills…
Many students struggle, but few use mental health resources
Mental health issues are increasing on college campuses, affecting the vast majority of college students, according to the results of a new survey by Wiley.
What does higher ed think about AI?
While AI itself isn't new, it has made waves in education in the past year as its potential--and its pitfalls--drew enthusiasm and concern from educators.
4 challenges, opportunities in administrators’ edtech decision-making
As higher-ed institutions and edtech vendors work to improve the edtech experience for administrators and students, a new survey reveals four key takeaways leaders can use as steppingstones…
How admissions will change in 2024
Competition for students is intense, and student recruitment will become even more challenging in 2024, according to University and College Admissions Trends Report, the first annual admissions landscape…
Campus leadership check-up
As campus leaders move forward and guide their institutions through another academic year, let's take a look at some of the top issues, challenges, and priorities facing campus…
5 ways AI will impact the workforce–and how higher ed can respond
Generative AI is changing the world, and the impacts it will have on the workforce mean higher education must evolve and adjust how it prepares students for professional…