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Top HBCU’s partner with for Career Readiness Initiative

What does Betsy DeVos mean for higher ed?

School choice advocates likely let out a collective cheer when President-elect Donald Trump nominated conservative billionaire Betsy DeVos for U.S. Education Secretary, but the higher education community was left to wonder about the impact on its institutions. The nomination was felt strongly at the K-12 level, where her advocacy for…

Overwhelming proof? Research shows 3 ways going digital improves student performance

Multiple studies reveal that digital learning materials improve college students’ performance, leading to higher exam scores, better grades, and fewer class withdrawals, according to the Association of American Publishers (AAP). The studies included analyses of digital materials that are available through access codes or software, used with or instead of…

Students: 3 ways we want universities to use our data

When institutions use student data, it’s usually internally and to overhaul or make adjustments to campus services year-to-year. Yet, thanks to a younger student body’s familiarity with customized communications based on personalized data, innovative institutions are trying to increase enrollment, boost retention and help place students on a career track…