Douglas Higgins was a man who found his true calling in education, even after a successful career in real estate. He spent 16 years as a principal and assistant principal in various schools. His passion for teaching and learning was evident in everything he did. He was deeply committed and thoughtf
Mindfulness is a hot topic in education these days. It is a practice that helps people stay calm and focused. It is often used to help students handle stress and build resilience. A recent study looked at how easy it is to add mindfulness to regular classes at a small university. The study also aske
The U. S. Department of Education has started looking into the California Department of Education. They are checking if California is breaking federal privacy rules. These rules are part of the Family Educational Rights Privacy Act, or FERPA. FERPA lets parents see their kids' school records and con
The COVID-19 pandemic shook up the world in many ways. It hit the education system hard, pushing it to change quickly. One big change was the move to online learning. This was especially tough in fields like biology, where hands-on lab work is key. Teachers had to figure out how to teach complex lab
The Education Department has reopened the online gateway for income-driven repayment plans for student loans. This move comes after a court decision in February that temporarily halted the Biden administration's Saving on a Valuable Education Plan and parts of other income-driven repayment plans. Th
The Global Flourishing Study is a massive project. It aims to create a huge, open-access data set. This data set will help researchers worldwide study human flourishing. Flourishing means living a life full of happiness and purpose. The study includes over 200, 000 adults from 22 different countries
Conspiracy theories are everywhere. They are not new. They have been around for a long time. They are like a virus. They spread quickly and infect many minds. But why do they spread so fast? There are a few reasons. One big reason is that people like simple explanations. They like to believe that th
A graduate student from a prestigious university in Massachusetts was taken into custody by federal agents. This incident has sparked concern and questions about the student's status and the circumstances surrounding the detention. The student, who is pursuing a PhD, is an international student from
Medical training is undergoing a significant transformation. Digital entrustable professional activities (EPAs) and simulations are becoming key components. This shift is all about competency-based learning. It breaks down complex skills into smaller, manageable units. This way, students can build p
International students are a big deal for U. S. colleges. They bring in lots of money and help with research. But lately, things have been uncertain. After a drop during the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of international students has been going up again. This is good news for U. S. universities, whi
