Should HED use this popular K-12 assessment?
A test to measure students’ writing skills during four years of college should be used by all colleges and universities, according to a researcher at Rice University. The…
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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The 5 boldest university models in 2017
Bold thinking and bold action from higher-ed trustees and academic leaders are essential if the next generation of students is to have access to high-quality and affordable education,…
5 ways to use predictive analytics in an ethical manner
Institutions are increasingly turning to predictive analytics to help determine if students will enroll, and if so, whether or not they'll need support to stay on track for…
6 million students? Must-know facts about online enrollment
Online enrollment at nonprofit institutions is on the rise, while for-profit institutions saw a decline of more than 9 percent, according to a new report examining trends and…
Is your campus using this hidden recruiting gem?
Social media should be a key component of higher education institutions' minority recruitment strategies, according to a new report. A survey of 5,580 college-bound students reveals that underrepresented…
As expected, Trump’s education budget slashes student aid
President Donald Trump on May 23 released details of his proposed FY 2018 education budget, which adamantly supports school choice and slashes funding for other major education programs…
Colleges: Here’s how to go digital without blowing your budget
The key to achieving a successful digital transition without exceeding a budget might lie in print management, according to a survey from the Center for Digital Education. A…
5 major ways Trump’s proposed education budget would impact schools, students
If "near-final" documents obtained by The Washington Post are true, education would see deep cuts to the tune of more than $10 billion under President Donald Trump's education…
5 ways to bust through college affordability barriers
The U.S. might not be the land of opportunity people think it is--at least, not when it comes to higher education. A new paper from the Lumina Foundation…