Education Companies: Age and Appearance Don’t Limit Impact

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By Charles Sosnik Most readers today may not remember Joe Namath the way sports fans once did. The Alabama quarterback who rose to fame with the New York Jets carried a rare kind of confidence—part swagger, part charm—that became his trademark. His brash lines and bold public persona made him unforgettable. That audacity, in the … Read more

Insurance for College Students: Policies Worth Considering

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If you’re preparing to go to college, insurance is probably the last thing on your mind. That said, planning ahead for potential medical bills, property loss, or a car accident can save you from major stress and financial hardship down the road. This article explains the main types of insurance college students should consider, practical … Read more

Returning Safely: A Guide for Educators 50+ in the New Normal

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By Carol Henry As schools gradually reopen, students, teachers, and staff remain vulnerable to the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that about 29 percent of teachers are at higher risk because they are aged 55 and older, making them more likely to live with conditions such … Read more

Free ESL Teaching Apps for Lesson Plans and Activities

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Guest Article Written By: Paul Warren The number of students learning English as a Second Language (ESL) in the United States has been growing steadily, and teachers are increasingly looking for tools that make instruction more effective and engaging. Mobile and web apps designed specifically for language learning are now a key part of modern … Read more

Podcast: The Hidden Education Shift You Missed

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Don’t Miss This Episode of the EduJedi Report In this compelling episode of the EduJedi Report, host LeiLani Cauthen welcomes Tom Finn, President/CEO & Employee-Owner of AVID Products, for an in-depth conversation about how education is evolving. Together they explore the trajectory from the Age of Knowledge to the Age of Technology and onward into … Read more

Give Peas a Chance: 10 Creative Pea Dishes and Serving Tips

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  By Charles Sosnik Not so common wisdom from the cheap seats Ev’rybody’s talking about Bagism, Shagism, Dragism, Madism, Ragism, Tagism This-ism, that-ism –John Winston Lennon   Many wise people I respect often say: never let a good crisis go to waste. With recent events in Afghanistan on people’s minds, this moment can and should … Read more

Are Kids Really Addicted to Screens?

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Guest article written by Jimmy Sorensen A frequent criticism aimed at today’s young people centers on their attachment to devices — computers, gaming consoles, laptops, and smartphones — and the way many prefer texting or social media over meeting friends in person. That attachment, however, does not automatically mean they are addicted to technology. Once … Read more

How Student-Centered Learning Is Transforming Classrooms

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By Charles Sosnik What is a paradigm? In short, it is a commonly accepted set of beliefs — a framework that shapes how we interpret information and act on events. In education, for generations we have operated under a single dominant paradigm: school-centered learning. Under this model, children follow a defined path and are expected … Read more

Essential Life Skills Every Student Should Know

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By Donald Ray West, PhD, PE, MBA Faculty Member, School of Business at American Public University Having taught and learned in both online and traditional classroom settings, I want to share practical resources and strategies that consistently help students succeed. The learning environment may change, but the fundamentals that support achievement remain the same. Below … Read more

3 Steps Colleges Can Take to Improve Campus Safety Amid COVID-19

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Guest article by Brian Miller College enrollment fell this past fall amid widespread concerns about COVID-19. Many campuses responded with practical safety measures: for example, Purdue University implemented regular testing and installed Plexiglas barriers in classrooms. Still, student hesitation was evident when early fall enrollment numbers showed a 4% decline compared with 2019, and first-year … Read more