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Deficiency Mind-Set Bedevils Developmental Math
Colleges should design pathways to meet students’ different preparation levels and goals rather than foist algebra on everyone in the name of numeracy, Ben Weng writes.
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Teaching Advice for Grad Students
If you’re to begin teaching soon and have received little (or no) instruction, how can you prepare so your experience isn’t demoralizing? Aeron Haynie and Stephanie Spong offer suggestions.
A Case for Wildfire Retreat: Academic Minute
Today on the Academic Minute: Emily Schlickman, assistant professor of landscape architecture and environmental design at the University of California...
‘Unicorns’ in Uncertain Times
At a time when many women’s colleges are struggling to remain viable—and, some might argue, relevant—the colleges’ leaders and students have no doubt the institutions are needed.
U of Calif. Academic Workers Reach Deal; Strike Continues
Postdoctoral scholars and academic researchers across the University of California system reached tentative contract deals Tuesday, 15 days into an...
Stephen F. Austin Board Wants to Join U of Texas System
One of Texas’ two independent universities is ready to join the University of Texas system—a move that officials say will...
Higher Ed Groups Push for Permanent DACA Fix
A host of higher education associations, institutional leaders and advocates are calling on Congress to pass legislation this year to...
Report: Progress on College Completion Rates Stalls
A new report from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center shows that college completion rates have stagnated, with 62.3 percent...