(from NPR) Recent high-profile instances of conversations secretly recorded at work have highlighted a big change in how workplace lawsuits and culture are influenced by surreptitious recordings. Recordings are much more
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(from Inside Higher Ed) Managing a college social media account is becoming increasingly complicated. Managers not only promote and protect the reputation of an institution, live-tweet events such as commencements, and r
(from the Chronicle of Higher Education -- subscriber-only content) Student falls from building roofs, balconies and windows are an ongoing risk at colleges and universities — and at independent schools too. Once conside
(various sources) With the school year underway, various news sources are reporting on students' mental health issues and their implications for educational institutions. This New York Times article involves a class-acti
(from Brookings) Research in brain science, social development, toxic stress and academic achievement all point to the critical importance of play in children’s routine experience. Recess time has dropped 30 percent whil
(from SHRM) With growing numbers of professionals carrying student loans for years, the IRS has agreed to make it that much easier for employers to help these workers both pay off student debt while contributing to their
(from Associations NOW) With school back in session, school nurses are on the front lines of dealing with a continued shortage of EpiPens, the epinephrine-delivery devices that combat anaphylaxis. Sales of the devices te
(from ICEF Monitor) Rather than setting enrollment targets, the New Zealand education ministry will measure success in international student education by the students' satisfaction. The change comes with a new plan to ma
(from The Student Loan Report) Business is booming for some companies that sell tuition insurance, due to a combination of rising tuition costs, mental health woes among students and families growing increasingly nervous
(from Forbes) With the #MeToo movement bringing greater visibility to workplace harassment, HR staff might anticipate increased reporting and complaints regarding on-the-job sexual harassment and assault. Not only must e
(from EdSurge) When students divide their attention between electronic devices and a classroom lecture, they may follow the lecture in the moment — but they're less likely to retain that information over the long term, r
(from Nonprofit Quarterly) Nonprofit organizations enter into mergers and acquisitions for a number of reasons, including broadening their reach, improving the quality of their services, benefiting from economies of scal
(from Brookings) Despite evidence showing that teachers of color benefit white students, schools continue to focus on bringing teachers of color into classrooms with mostly minority students. The result could create an e
(from Inside Higher Ed) Some of the top women’s colleges are expecting record classes to enroll this month, as yield -- the percentage of admitted applicants who accept admissions offers -- is up significantly. Is it due
(from Education Week) Talk of school quality tends to focus on teachers, but school administrators also have significant influence on student success. Administrators wield influence over teacher working conditions, and w
(from K-12 Daily) Unseasonably hot weather this summer has pounded school air conditioning systems, resulting in high costs for repairs and replacements. Although most modern heating, ventilation and air conditioning sys
(from SHRM) Meaningful exit interviews can help employers identify and work to correct morale or culture problems, protect property, improve processes and avert legal challenges later. The purpose "is to obtain informati
(from Bloomberg) A small private college in Wisconsin that invests in index funds is taking the lead position among school endowment returns. Carthage College’s $120 million endowment posted an investment return of about
(from CUPA HR) The percentage of colleges and universities using more than one retirement service provider has decreased markedly in recent years, from nearly half in 2014 to only a third in 2018, according to CUPA's 201
(from CPA Practice Advisor) By the time most payroll frauds are discovered, months or years have passed, potentially resulting in devastating losses. Here are four common payroll fraud schemes, and some deterrents for av
