The Hechinger Report

MAY 2, 2017

Institutions including Lebanon Valley College face demographic shifts, constrained family incomes, student preferences toward professionally oriented majors over some of the traditional liberal arts, and rapid technological change. Chamber of Commerce Foundation as saying that “employers have ‘less and less confidence’ in traditional degrees.”

Tradition 64

Tradition Leadership Government Critical Thinking 64

The Hechinger Report

JULY 30, 2018

We can’t keep structures that would allow us to fall back into a more traditional system,” said Steiner. “If At Northern Cass, momentum for change began during the district’s 2016 accreditation renewal when staff checked up on students after graduation. Others, however, echo Northern Cass superintendent, Cory Steiner. “We

Tradition 111

Tradition Charter School High School Cultures 111

Digital Promise

JANUARY 22, 2016

This work brings us closer and closer to recognizing student achievement through demonstrated competencies rather than more traditional methods of assessment.” ” These competencies include, but are not limited to, collaboration, creativity, analytical problem-solving, critical thinking, and global communications.

Charter School 41

Charter School Project-Based Learning Critical Thinking Public School 41

Anthropology 365

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Undergraduate and graduate students will benefit from the book’s interdisciplinary approach, integrating traditional anthropological perspectives with innovative methods and theories. Students will be exposed to novel approaches to anthropological research, enhancing their skills and critical thinking.

Anthropology 40

Anthropology Humanities Cultures Research 40

The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 18, 2017

Instead, the companies are working with edX and others to provide what they say are the educations that all of their employees require in common, including such abilities as critical thinking and collaboration. And the pace with which they’re intervening has been picking up. Related: How to save the humanities?

Humanities 105

Humanities History Critical Thinking Teaching 105

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 27, 2017

In 2016, the average student came out of college with an average of $37, 172 in debt. At UT, we recognize that our students will graduate into an economy that offers fewer and fewer traditional jobs. Especially to students who dream of studying the arts. Related: The push for standards is seeping into arts education.

Cultures 73

Cultures Economics Social Science Critical Thinking 73

The Hechinger Report

JUNE 23, 2016

A 2016 study by the Brookings Institute found that on average, states track three-quarters of eighth graders in math, meaning they might be put on a path in middle school that determines which level of math class they’ll end up in in their final year of high school. Karin Lukk, principal of Tartu Kivilinna Kool.

Elementary School 0

Elementary School Economics Cultures Tradition 0

The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 10, 2016

Educators prefer to call the new exams assessments, because they’re so different in form and format from traditional standardized tests. Research has shown that arts education can improve student achievement in reading and math, as well as increase critical-thinking skills and engage students in school.

Education 75

Education Elementary School High School Critical Thinking 75

The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 8, 2016

Reviews of the program conducted in 2016 by the Administration for Children and Families, the federal governing body for Head Start, found nothing to correct. billion spent to serve about 1 million children in the 2016 fiscal year. has a long tradition of deferring to the family when it comes to the education of very young children.

K-12 71

K-12 Public School Government Elementary School 71

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 12, 2018

A 2016 Gallup poll of students found that just 34 percent of 12th-graders across America feel engaged in school and only 44 percent of 11th-graders report feeling excited about the future. So we urgently need to equip young people with those skills — critical thinking, problem-solving and communication.”.

High School 105

High School Geography Middle School Critical Thinking 105

The Hechinger Report

MAY 30, 2024

Instead, they’re working, socializing or partying and, as a result, show limited gains in critical thinking — the hallmark of American higher education. Josipa Roksa: And so the data shows that, you know, many students are not making much progress on the critical-thinking skills over the first two years.

Critical Thinking 97

Critical Thinking Humanities History Cultures 97

The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 24, 2020

I kept thinking: ‘Yes, that’s what I want to do. In 2016, Hernandez decided to go back to school for her associate degree in nursing at BMCC. It’s not black and white, there is a lot of critical thinking,” Asknes said. 6 for the virtual ceremony that will replace the traditional in-person pinning ceremony.

Economics 122

Economics Junior High Advocacy Critical Thinking 122