Top Colleges, Universities for Internships, Co-Ops
Posted on June 24, 2019
“Getting work experience in college can help students land jobs after graduation. Students can gain that experience through cooperative education programs, which are paid full-time jobs that typically last three to 12 months; internships; or other service-based experiential learning programs. In U.S. News’ spring 2018 survey, college presidents, chief academic officers, deans of students and deans of admissions from more than 1,500 schools most frequently nominated the following 41 schools – listed alphabetically – as examples of institutions with stellar internship and co-op programs.” Continue reading
Moving Forward (at Last) on Federal Rule Changes
Posted on June 21, 2019
“A tumultuous three months of back-and-forth between U.S. Department of Education officials and representatives across higher education culminated last week in proposals that clarify and update existing rules around digital learning and innovation.” Continue reading
School District to Offer ‘Graduation Guides’ to Keep Students on Track
Posted on June 19, 2019
“DC public schools (DCPS) are hoping to get and keep high school students on track to graduate and head off to college with their new “Guide to Graduation, College, and Career.”” Continue reading
Leading Higher Education Into The Future
Posted on June 18, 2019
“Ensuring the value of a college education and degree in our evolving professional world remains front of mind for Alison Byerly, the first woman to lead Lafayette College. Here, we chat about her strategy for equipping Lafayette graduates to thrive after graduation, how higher education can better support the professional growth of women and the reason why you can often find her at a Lafayette tailgate.” Continue reading
There’s More to College Than Getting Into College
Posted on June 17, 2019
“The crazed pursuit of college admissions helps no one thrive. And while the Varsity Blues admissions scandal shines a light on families that break the rules, it’s time to consider the unhappiness of families that play by them. While competition for seats may be inevitable, students scramble to do ever more to get into college—and give away more of their childhood to do so. This competition might seem a problem only for middle class and wealthy families. But students of modest means suffer most when applying to college becomes an endless list of tasks requiring time and other resources.” Continue reading
Faith-based education an option we can’t deny: Column
Posted on June 14, 2019
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor was asked recently by CNN’s Anderson Cooper whether she’d have become who she is without the help of a faith-based school, Blessed Sacrament in the Bronx. Sotomayor said, “Doubtful.” In an interview with The New York Times, she said the school was “a road of opportunity for kids with no other alternative.” Continue reading
DeVos Makes Case for Alternatives to 4-Year College
Posted on June 13, 2019
“Education Secretary Betsy DeVos told a gathering of finance executives that more students should have access to career pathways other than a bachelor’s degree and that more companies should be willing to hire people with alternative credentials.” Continue reading
National Survey: Americans Say Education Should Be Higher 2019 Priority for Congress Than Terrorism, Immigration, or Jobs
Posted on June 10, 2019
“Americans cited education as the No. 3 priority for President Trump and Congress going into 2019, outranking terrorism, immigration, or jobs, according to a new Pew Research survey.” Continue reading
The Progression of Christian Education in America
Posted on June 10, 2019
“Tracking the role of Christian education in the evolution of the United States is important to understanding how Christian colleges and universities came to be, but it’s also a fascinating journey for history buffs. ” Continue reading
Why Education Needs a ‘Whole Child’ Approach
Posted on June 10, 2019
“This year is shaping up to be a big one for public education, as 20 new governors, 16 re-elected governors and more than 100 new mayors settle into their roles. Many of these leaders committed as part of their campaigns to an education focus, and voters will hold them accountable. The hopeful news is that these leaders have an education policy priority that they can rally around in 2019, regardless of their political beliefs: “whole child” education.” Continue reading