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Rethinking Responding to Student Writing
New book argues that students respond more effectively to peers’ writing than professors do and that they’re skilled at self-assessment, too. Still, professors can lay the groundwork for this feedback through scripts and other scaffolding.
How Grading Veered 'Off the Mark'
A new book by two education professors explores why assessment became so fraught and what we can do to restore its original purpose: helping students learn.
A ‘Really Serious Breakdown’ Between Spartanburg Leaders and Faculty
Some professors at the community college say administrators have replaced their Faculty Senate with a new representative body against their wishes, among other punitive actions.
Poaching From the Neighbor’s Yard
Enrollment and demographic declines are leading some regional public colleges to entice students from neighboring states, stoking tensions and spurring competition.
How the Farm Bill Can Address Historic Underfunding of HBCU Land-Grants
Historically Black land-grant universities have been underfunded for years, but advocates and administrators say Congress could use the farm bill to change that.
Success Program Launch: Tech Students Stay Local With Career Exploration
Information science and technology students at the University of Nebraska at Omaha participate in a four-year, tiered experiential learning program to expose them to workforce opportunities in the state.