Written by: Robyn Shulman The soul of a university can be wounded, sometimes deeply, yet the people who build and sustain its physical and intellectual structures have the capacity to rebuild and move forward. It is with sadness that I reflect on the quiet deterioration taking place in many institutions of higher education. Declining enrollments, … Read more

Guest article written by: John Ricky Advances in online education have made earning a higher degree both more accessible and more affordable. Today, many respected colleges and universities offer distance learning programs, and students no longer need to attend every lecture in person. Instead, they can participate in classes, view lectures, and submit assignments online—often … Read more

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

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

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

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

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

  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

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

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