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Making Faculty Identities Visible, for Students’ Sake
A new study finds that students are missing out on opportunities to see key parts of themselves—concealable stigmatized identities, such as learning differences or mental health issues—represented in their science instructors. The work builds on research on the importance of role models.
Why Are Students Camping on University Lawns?
A new wave of campus protests has hit institutions from California to Massachusetts, many emboldened by arrests at Columbia University.
Stackable and Alternative Credentials Go Mainstream: Key Podcast
Survey Finds Community College Students Need Better Career Preparation
The survey found many community college students lack information about how in-demand their fields are, what skills those jobs require and how much they’d earn.
Property Rights Retreat and China’s Economy: Academic Minute
Vending Machines Replace Cafeteria at Community College
Ep. 111: Stackable and Alternative Credentials Go Mainstream
This week’s episode of The Key explores whether the emergence of shorter-term and alternative credentials pose a threat—or offer salvation—to traditional colleges and universities.
Communication on Growth Mindset Can Benefit Student Achievement
New research from Washington State University finds first-generation students perform better after receiving encouraging messages from their instructor on strategies for improvement.