(from AAP News & Journals) New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that flu is widespread in 47 states, leading to illness among an estimated 13.2 million to 15.2 million people so far this
(from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education) U.S. colleges and universities raised a record-breaking $46.73 billion during the 2018 academic fiscal year, an increase of 7.2 percent from the previous year.
(from the Undefeated) A growing body of research shows that African American male teachers are both rare and critically needed in American schools. Since 2014, ethnic and racial minorities have made up more than half of
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(from EdTech) Independent and smaller schools have smaller budgets to protect their schools' networks, so efficiency in security planning is key. Before planning new cybersecurity measures, schools should first assess wh
(from FEI Daily) Why should HR and finance collaborate more closely on long-term decision making? To provide organizational leadership with insights that support better long-term decision making. It's particularly import
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(from EdSurge) The education sector spent an estimated $2.7 billion on security equipment and services in 2017, despite questions over its effectiveness at deterring school violence.
(from the Washington Post) Many school officials in snowed-in states are announcing closures through song. In Michigan, for example, Swartz Creek Community Schools Superintendent Ben Mainka and high school Principal Jim
(from Nonprofit Quarterly) Part of the agreement that ended the recent Los Angeles teachers' strike was to convert 30 schools in high need areas into "community schools.” While a community school can be a charter school,
(from NAIS) What are parents trying to accomplish by sending their children to independent schools? The National Association of Independent Schools conducted research that probed that question by asking parents what "job
(from Insider Higher Ed) Strategically shrinking enrollments to become more selective, revamping the curriculum, going co-ed — small, private colleges and universities are using these and other strategies to attempt to w
(from Harvard Business Review) Close to 50 percent of new chief executives say that the role was “not what I expected beforehand," according to recent research of 20 large companies. Three key issues emerged in interview
(from the Chronicle of Higher Education) Rising concerns about students' mental wellness is prompting more educational institutions to embrace an all-in approach to helping students sort through challenging times. "It sh
(from CNBC) Citing constant distraction, the French government last summer passed a law banning cell phones in schools -- with 62 votes to one. The policy came into effect this school year and impacts students in kinderg
(from Society for Human Resource Management) HR experts say that 2019 will likely see three screening trends:
(from Bloomberg Businessweek) In 2010, the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act, backed by the Obama administration, rewrote nutrition standards for the $13.6 billion National School Lunch Program. Those standards required more
(from Gallup) Many universities boast about how influential their alumni networks are in ensuring students are gainfully employed upon graduation. A Gallup survey of 5,100 graduates found that just 9 percent of graduates
(from NAIS) What regulations, legislation or rulings coming out of Washington this year might impact independent schools? These five items stand out to NAIS's legal counsel and staff attorney:
College faculty members between ages 30 and 50 are nearly 50 percent women, but only 39 percent of department heads are female, and the median summer salary of female faculty is $4,500 less
(from the Chronicle of Higher Education) Earlier this week, Hampshire College in Massachusetts announced it was seeking a partner to help sustain itself financially. College officials stress that Hampshire is not closing
(from the Enrollment Management Association) It took some work for Williston Northampton's Financial Aid Director Chris Dietrich and CFO Chuck McCullough to convince the school's board and leadership that they should low
