In this episode: Wiley Education President Todd Zipper dives deep into their newest report: Powering Higher Education: Partnership Transparency and Outcomes 2021. Plus, learn how Morehouse School of Medicine stays on the defensive against cyber attacks.
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McGraw Hill Transitions from Traditional Textbook Edition Publishing Cycle with New Evergreen™ Delivery Model
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How we recovered student trust after big Wi-Fi challenges
Employers keep talking about durable skills–they may come from surprising places
Higher education’s grade inflation conundrum
Accreditation’s AI reckoning: Can colleges still prove students are learning?
