States easing substitute teaching requirements to soften shortage impacts
As state solutions build momentum, experts push for higher substitute pay and more school supports. From K-12 Dive By Anna Merod Jan. 20, 2022 The...
Fighting fake news in the classroom
Misinformation and disinformation are enormous problems online. To help stop the spread, psychologists are increasingly incorporating debunking and digital literacy into their courses. From the...
How de-escalation strategies can reduce disruptive classroom behaviors
Using specific approaches matched to the phases of a classroom behavior crisis cycle can help schools prevent or respond to intense situations. From K-12 Dive...
Edison State Hosting STNA Class in February
Edison State Community College will host State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) training in February. This accelerated course provides students with a local classroom and clinical...
Indigenous Knowledge Is Often Overlooked in Education. But It Has A Lot to Teach Us.
From EdSurge By Helen Thomas Jan 13, 2022 As I sit at my grandmother’s oval-shaped wooden table, I feel a warm summer breeze through the...
95% of teachers say mentors make a difference for students
From K-12 Dive By Shawna De La Rosa Jan. 19, 2022 Dive Brief: A vast majority of educators — 95 % — say every student...
Edison State Waives Tuition for CCP and Career-Tech Students
Edison State Community College continues to assist high school graduates with a new College Credit Plus (CCP)/Career-Technology tuition waiver. The waiver covers 100% of the...
States look to ease funding declines spurred by low student attendance
From K-12 Dive By Kara Arundel Jan. 18, 2022 Dive Brief: Lawmakers and education officials in a few states are seeking changes to school funding...
Two ways schools can ease Covid-19’s trauma for students—and one for teachers
Teacher and student emotional and mental health needs must be addressed before academic gaps, experts say From The Hechinger Report By Jackie Mader January 13,...
Disruptions in hands-on programs contributed to enrollment drop at community colleges
From Higher Ed Dive By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf Jan. 10, 2022 Dive Brief: Disruptions to academic programs with significant hands-on components, such as construction trades and...
This Texas community college group is offering free tuition – and much more
Help with food and housing belongs in their mission, leaders say, because “anything that gets in the way of learning is in our lane.” From...
More than 1 million fewer students are in college. Here’s how that impacts the economy
From NPR By Elissa Nadworny January 13, 2022 More than 1 million fewer students are enrolled in college now than before the pandemic began. According...
Where are state COVID vaccine mandates for schools heading?
From K-12 Dive By Anna Merod Jan. 10, 2022 Dive Brief: In December, several large California school districts including Los Angeles Unified pushed back vaccine...
Edison State Accepting Scholarship Applications
Applications and supporting documentation must be submitted by March 1, 2022 Edison State Community College is accepting applications for campus-based scholarships now through March 1,...
SCOTUS blocks Biden vaccine mandate, relieving districts of compliance
From K-12 Dive By Naaz Modan Jan. 13, 2022 Dive Brief: In a much-awaited decision, the U.S. Supreme Court Thursday blocked President Joe Biden’s vaccination...