Some items re: the state of — and the future of — higher education

When It Comes to College Closures, the Sky Is Never Going to Fall — from chronicle.com by Lee Gardner Are you tired of reading nearly […]

Consortium Creates New ‘Bridge’ Transcript [O’Donnell]

As Schools Embrace Mastery Learning, and Confront Challenges of GPAs and College Admissions, Consortium Creates New ‘Bridge’ Transcript — from the74million.org by Patrick O’Donnell; via […]

We Can’t Keep ChatGPT Out of the Classroom, so Let’s Address the ‘Why’ Behind Our Fears [Domínguez]

We Can’t Keep ChatGPT Out of the Classroom, so Let’s Address the ‘Why’ Behind Our Fears — from edsurge.com by Alice Domínguez Excerpt: ChatGPT offers […]

DC: Here are some mind-blowing items!

??Well this is something else. GPT-4 passes basically every exam. And doesn’t just pass… The Bar Exam: 90% LSAT: 88% GRE Quantitative: 80%, Verbal: 99% […]

“The teacher shortage, and the profession itself, are finally getting the attention it needs.” [Green]

Fostering sustainable learning ecosystems [Blessinger]

Fostering sustainable learning ecosystems — from linkedin.com by Patrick Blessinger Excerpt (emphasis DSC): Learning ecosystems As today’s global knowledge society becomes increasingly interconnected and begins […]

DC: I’m told by a reliable source — a third grade teacher — that Blooket is an effective, highly-engaging tool!

From DSC: I’m told by a reliable source (i.e., our oldest daughter, who is now a third-grade teacher) that Blooket is an effective, highly-engaging tool! […]

Promoting Student Agency in Learning [Rachelle Dené Poth]

Promoting Student Agency in Learning — from rdene915.com by Rachelle Dené Poth Excerpts (emphasis DSC): In many conversations, teachers are starting to shift from what […]

K–12 teachers are quitting. What would make them stay? [McKinsey & Company]

K–12 teachers are quitting. What would make them stay? — by McKinsey & Company Excerpts: When school districts can’t attract and retain enough teachers, students […]

The Surging World of Work [Gusky]

The Surging World of Work — from gettingsmart.com by Norton Gusky Key Points World of Work (WoW) is a career initiative that started in the […]

One County Is Making Tutors ‘Co-Teachers.’ Will That Help With Teacher Burnout? [Mollenkamp]

One County Is Making Tutors ‘Co-Teachers.’ Will That Help With Teacher Burnout? — from edsurge.com by Daniel Mollenkamp Excerpt: Teachers can sign up specific students […]

Reflections on “Competition Can Motivate, Encourage and Inspire Students. But It Can Also Harm Them.” [Harris II] ?

Competition Can Motivate, Encourage and Inspire Students. But It Can Also Harm Them. — from edsurge.com by Patrick Harris II Excerpt: The American Psychological Association […]

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