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How do you manage college online — quarantined with eight people?

The Hechinger Report

It’s a lot more challenging to be able to concentrate and fully deliver,” said Gallardo, 20, who is a junior majoring in political science, and the first in his family to go to college. “I They miss their friends, their freedom and learning from a human being instead of a screen, but their chances of graduating are unlikely to change.

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As Student Engagement Falls, Colleges Wonder: ‘Are We Part of the Problem?’

ED Surge

These techniques include human outreach, like employing teams of mentors and advisers who proactively check in on students, as well as automated tools that help keep learners on track. These interventions are informed by more than just human compassion. Leaders at institutions that specialize in online higher ed know this.

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Are Educators a Natural Fit for Public Office? These Candidates Think So

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Jonathan Collins, an assistant professor of political science and education at Columbia University’s Teachers College, adds that individuals who prioritize public service and volunteerism are more likely to engage with civic and political organizations.

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As Humanities Fight for Support, New Journal Aims to Celebrate Their Role in Public Life

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Like air, humanities-driven work is everywhere but taken for granted, so much a part of life its easy to overlook. Published by Cambridge University Press, Public Humanities is pitched as a very large tent. Its open to all disciplines, geographies, periods, methodologies, authors, and audiences across the humanities.

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Is Classroom Discussion a Dying Art?

ED Surge

Students may also worry about harming their peers, especially during discussions about emotional or controversial topics, says Graham Bullock, an associate professor of political science at Davidson College in North Carolina. The approach isnt for everyone, Norell adds.