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Scoring the AP English Exam: A Diary
An English professor writes that the experience left him underwhelmed but well-fed.
Research: Equity Gaps in Academic Advising
A study of academic advising finds that historically marginalized groups are less likely to see improvements in time to graduation or GPA after meeting with an adviser compared with their white peers.
Survey: Most Parents Still Want Their Kids to Go to College
A new survey from Gallup and the Lumina Foundation shows that the majority of parents, no matter their party affiliation, prefer that their children’s plans after high school include some form of higher education.
New Assessment Tool Will Measure Higher Ed’s Impact on Student Flourishing
The Human Flourishing Program at Harvard will survey learners to gauge how colleges and universities influence their character growth, development and thriving.
Test Analysis Worksheet Encourages Student Metacognition
A community college professor found that requiring students to complete a reflection exercise correlated with improved scores on the next exam.
Is the 3-Year Degree Dream Becoming a Reality?
Colleges from Utah to Indiana and Maine are on track to offer three-year degrees in the near future. But the hesitations that have long plagued the movement haven’t disappeared.
Ep. 167: Reimagining Online Learning
How colleges can foster belonging and learning communities in online courses.
Modifying Course Sequencing for Adult Learner Success
The University of Phoenix improved students’ passing rates by mandating an introductory course on health and well-being earlier in their college careers.