- Breaking News: * Travelers' choice: 10 top spots * Photographer gets snapshot of OKC courage * Former IRS chief says he lacked details, acted properly on targeting * What you need to know about tornadoes * 'The End' for Seth Rogen? It's just the beginning * Oklahoma City tornado: Latest developments * Oklahoma tornado destruction like a 'two-mile-wide lawnmower blade' * Guatemala genocide conviction overturned * The morning after: devastation in Moore, Oklahoma * Helping with disaster in the heartland * UK lawmakers debate same-sex marriage bill * Judges support U.S. refusal to release bin Laden death images * Opinion: Yahoo wants Tumblr's teens * CNN's best updates from Moore, Oklahoma tornado recovery * The 10 deadliest U.S. tornadoes on record * Bob Dylan Fast Facts * Pistorius case: South Africa's legal system in the spotlight * Man kills himself at Paris cathedral * Indian acid attack victim fights for justice * Help girls have a better future in Sierra Leone * Devastating scenes in Oklahoma City area * New York's stop-and-frisk policy now in the judge's hands * Travel Photo of the Day * Report says prosecutor behind 'Fast and Furious' leak * Opinion: Obama can still build 2nd term legacy * Syrian rebels target Hezbollah militia, fire rockets into Lebanon * Chelsea Flower Show turns 100 * Who is 'Blade Runner' Oscar Pistorius? * Profile of Pistorius' girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp * New controversy over video of Gaza boy's death 13 years ago * 4 dead, 44 hurt in Dagestan bombing, security officials say * Golf rewrites rulebook to ban 'anchored' putters for 2016 * Photos: Tornadoes wreak havoc in Midwest * Oklahoma City was hammered by EF5 tornado in 1999 * 'Gilmore Girls' reunion? Someday, someday, maybe * North Korean border town opens to Western tourists * CBS yanks tornado-themed 'Mike & Molly' * Defining Moments: Capturing our changing world * Arias to speak to the jury deciding whether she lives or dies * Where have Europe's nurses gone? * 'Bluebird': A boy, a bird and bullies * Samsung Galaxy S4 named top smartphone by Consumer Reports * White House chief of staff knew of IRS report before its release * More tornadoes could strike today * Bill Gates Fast Facts * Prince Harry Fast Facts * Seth MacFarlane won't host Oscars: 'My suggestion is Joaquin Phoenix' * Opinion: Stop the hate on Twitter * 7 mobile tools to help you survive tornado season * 7 Afghan police officers killed in blast
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News and Notes from Commissioner Ki...News and Notes from Commissioner King: May Edition
Check out the latest edition of News and Notes from Commissioner KingRFP Released: Elementary, Intermedi...RFP Released: Elementary, Intermediate (Middle) Level, and High School New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSESLAT)
The New York State Education Department (NYSED) is seeking proposals for the New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSESLAT) for test development, research, printing, shipping, scoring, and score reporting. One contract resulting from this RFP will be awarded for a term of five (5) years. The contract will begin on January 1, 2014 and end on December 31, 2018.NYS P-TECH Bidders Conference: Wedn...NYS P-TECH Bidders Conference: Wednesday, May 22
A Bidders Conference for the 2013-2020 NYS Pathways in Technology Early College High School (NYS P-TECH) Program will be held on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 from 1 p.m. to 3p.m.Funding Opportunity: 2013-20 NYS Pa...Funding Opportunity: 2013-20 NYS Pathways in Technology Early College High Schools (NYS P-TECH)
The New York State Pathways in Technology Early College High School (NYS P-TECH) program will prepare thousands of New York students for high-skills jobs of the future in technology, manufacturing, healthcare and finance. The model incorporates a six-year program that combines high school, college and career training and will be targeted to at-risk, disadvantaged students.Funding Opportunity: 2013-2014 NYS ...Funding Opportunity: 2013-2014 NYS Universal Prekindergarten Program
The primary purpose of this program is to provide four-year-old students with an opportunity to access high-quality prekindergarten programs that will provide the foundation to help prepare them for future school success.News and Notes from Commissioner Ki...News and Notes from Commissioner King: April 30, 2013
April 30, 2013 edition of News and Notes from Commissioner King
InsidehigherEd
- Essay on running successful searche...
Essay on running successful searches in higher education
Nathan O. Hatch offers 10 maxims for successful searches.
Essay on using LinkedIn in job sear...Essay on using LinkedIn in job searches in academic administration
Kevin Grubb explains how to use the popular social media tool for administrative job development.
Essay on the importance of admittin...Essay on the importance of admitting when you mess up
Nate Kreuter writes that the best thing you can do when you mess up is to admit it and ask for help.
How senior professors can finish th...How senior professors can finish their careers vibrantly (essay)
Whether senior professors have a vibrant end to the later stages of their academic careers is largely in their own hands. Roger Baldwin and Michael Zeig offer guidance for how they can do so.
Tapping into the potential of late-...Tapping into the potential of late-career professors (essay)
Senior faculty members are one of higher education's overlooked assets -- one that colleges and universities can no longer afford to underappreciate, write Roger Baldwin and Michael Zeig.
Essay on learning from rejected gra...Essay on learning from rejected grant applications
Russell Olwell describes how to use rejection to improve your grant-writing skills.
BBC News Education
- UK shared exam system faces break u...
UK shared exam system faces break up
The shared A-level and GCSE system for England, Wales and Northern Ireland should no longer be continued, says Education Secretary Michael Gove.School cuts 'no harm to standards'School cuts 'no harm to standards'
A think tank report argues that 18% of public spending on schools could be cut without damaging standards.FE college teaching 'must improve'FE college teaching 'must improve'
An advisory group for Labour calls for a tougher line on teaching standards in further education colleges.Student 'suicidal thoughts' warningStudent 'suicidal thoughts' warning
There is an unidentified problem with stress, depression and suicidal thoughts on university campuses, warns a survey from the National Union of Students.O'Dowd makes A-level re-sit changesO'Dowd makes A-level re-sit changes
Education Minister John O'Dowd has announced some changes to A-levels in Northern Ireland following a local consultation.Parents of truants to face finesParents of truants to face fines
Parents of children who are regular school truants are to be fined up to £120 from September, says the Welsh government.
US Govt Dept of Education
- Celebrating the National Language T...
Celebrating the National Language Teacher of the Year and Foreign Language Partnerships
As part of Teacher Appreciation Week, Secretary Arne Duncan recognized Mr. Noah Geisel as the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) National Language Teacher of the Year. Mr.Obama Administration Approves Three...Obama Administration Approves Three More NCLB Flexibility Requests?37 States and DC Now Approved for Waivers
The Obama administration today approved three more requests for waivers from No Child Left Behind (NCLB), in exchange for state-developed plans to prepare all students for college and career, focus aid on the neediest students, and support effective teaching and leadership. The approved states include Alaska, Hawaii and West Virginia.U.S. Department of Education Announ...U.S. Department of Education Announces Arizona Will Receive $10.4 Million to Continue Efforts to Turn Around Its Lowest-Performing Schools
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan today announced that Arizona will receive $10.4 million to continue efforts to turn around its persistently lowest-achieving schools through the Department's School Improvement Grants (SIG) program.Join the Conversation to Improve Tr...Join the Conversation to Improve Transition from School to Work for Youth with Disabilities
Today?s young people must graduate from high school with the skills necessary to succeed in the 21st century global economy. And that certainly includes youth with disabilities. To that end, the U.S. Department of Education?s Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services and the U.S."Passion, Expertise, and Vision""Passion, Expertise, and Vision"
It's a great pleasure and honor to be with you here today. GPPI is a world-class institution. And I am thrilled to be able to celebrate your success and share a few words with you as you earn your degrees and embark on the next stage of the journeys of the Class of 2013.A World Without SilosA World Without Silos
Thank you, Bears, for that welcome! I am so glad to join you here because today we get to do something which should happen more often in education. Today, we get to celebrate success.
Yahoo
- Poor children in Wisconsin schools ...
Poor children in Wisconsin schools increases
The percentage of children in Wisconsin public schools who come from families poor enough to receive free and reduced-priced lunches has increased for the ninth year in a row. The state Department of Public ...Board to take look at ND tuition ra...Board to take look at ND tuition rate plans
The president of the North Dakota Board of Higher Education said Monday he's not sure if the group gave a fair hearing to plans on tuition increases and wants to revisit the idea. The board approved a ...Save More for College Education Wit...Save More for College Education With a 529 Plan
When it comes to paying for your child's college education, do you feel prepared? Putting money aside in a regular savings account likely won't help you reach your goals the same way other savings vehicles can, like a 529 plan - an account specifically designed to encourage saving for educational costs.Boston cardinal skips event over Ir...Boston cardinal skips event over Irish PM's role
BOSTON (AP) ? Cardinal Sean O'Malley skipped Boston College's commencement Monday to protest its decision to honor Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny, who backs legislation to permit abortion, and O'Malley's views were echoed outside the ceremony by a few dozen anti-abortion activists.NH Senate backs conservation, highe...NH Senate backs conservation, higher education
The Senate Finance Committee voted Monday to tentatively set the University System of New Hampshire's aid at $153 million ? the same amount as the House but $12 million less than the system's trustees ...Florida governor signs budget, but ...Florida governor signs budget, but vetoes college tuition hike
By Bill Cotterell TALLAHASSEE (Reuters) - Florida Governor Rick Scott signed the largest budget in his state's history on Monday while vetoing a college tuition increase and axing $368 million in projects he said did not meet his Republican criteria of job creation, education improvement and holding down the cost of government. Scott, who had a tough time selling some of his economic priorities in the Republican-led legislative session that ended May 3, used his line-item veto to delete a 3 percent tuition hike. ...
Independent
- Labour pledges to beef up teaching ...
Labour pledges to beef up teaching standards in further education colleges
Labour today pledged to beef up teaching standards in the nation's further education colleges as part of a drive to improve numeracy and literacy standards.
The school run is a health time bom...The school run is a health time bomb, report warns, at start of Walk to School Week
Today?s generation of schoolchildren are being set on a path towards future illness by parents who insist on driving them to school, according to a new report being released today to mark Walk to School Week.
Headteachers want four-year-olds to...Headteachers want four-year-olds to be taught about dangers of porn
Children as young as four should be given advice on the dangers of pornography, according to headteachers.
Nursery school leads to better exam...Nursery school leads to better exam results ? but 'only for poorer pupils'
Children from better-off homes are unlikely to do better in exams or tests if they attend nurseries, according to an influential study published on Monday. The researchers argue that the findings raise the question of whether subsidised nursery places should be means tested.
Heads send Michael Gove to bottom o...Heads send Michael Gove to bottom of the class
Britain's headteachers withdrew their support from Michael Gove, overwhelmingly backing a vote of no confidence in his school reforms and then heckling him as he addressed them. Mr Gove's reception by 500 headteachers at the National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) conference in Birmingham was the most hostile he has received in his three years as Education Secretary.
'Not in the best interests of child...'Not in the best interests of children': Headteachers vote no confidence in Michael Gove's reforms
Headteachers today passed a vote of no confidence in the Government's education policies.
Education Week
- Digital Trends Shifting the Role of...
Digital Trends Shifting the Role of Teachers
Interactive tools and multimedia content are prompting teachers to take on more of a coaching or guiding role in the classroom.Ed. Schools Lag Behind Digital Cont...Ed. Schools Lag Behind Digital Content Trends
Teacher education institutions risk becoming obsolete if they do not do a better job preparing future teachers to use digital curricula, experts say.Digital Video Transforms Teaching P...Digital Video Transforms Teaching Practices
The growing availability of digital video sparked the 'flipped classroom' movement, but identifying quality video content is still a challenge.Video Content Provider Market Expan...Video Content Provider Market Expanding
As digital video becomes a more popular educational tool, the companies and organizations that provide such content are becoming more diverse.Teaching Students Better Online Res...Teaching Students Better Online Research Skills
Many educators are explicitly teaching online research skills, such as how to evaluate a website's credibility, how to use precise keywords, and how to better mine search engines.Schools Face Shortage of Digital Cu...Schools Face Shortage of Digital Curricula for English-Learners
To help individualize lessons, teachers often rely on digital curricula used for all students as well as software programs tailored for English-language learners.
Educause
- The Role of Campus Leadership in En...
The Role of Campus Leadership in Ensuring IT Accessibility
“Everyone should have an opportunity to participate in higher education.”
With those words, Michael K. Young, President of the University of Washington, opens a new video from his institution’s AccessComputing Project, IT Accessibility: What Campus Leaders Have to Say. Developed with support from the National Science Foundation, this video presents university presidents, chief information officers, and other higher education leaders who stress the importance to higher education of accessibility for persons with disabilities, and of having campus technology environments that support it.
The Game is Changing. What Will Be ...The Game is Changing. What Will Be Expected of You?
“When we were doing our studies for the National Academies, the typical first response of university presidents or CFOs or provosts was to say: ‘I understand things are changing very rapidly, but I'll ask my CIO to take care of it. The CIO usually can.’ We would then ask: ‘Suppose you wake up in the morning and come in to your office and nothing works anymore. You can't access e-mail. All of your course systems have collapsed. Who fixes the problem?’ They begin to scratch their heads, and pretty soon it's like the five phases of grief. They start off with denial and anger, move through bargaining and depression, and finally reach acceptance.” — James J. Duderstadt, Change and the Research University
The Top-Ten IT Issues, 2012The Top-Ten IT Issues, 2012
EDUCAUSE Top 10 IT Issues, 2012The EDUCAUSE annual publication of top IT issues has long resonated as a yearly snapshot of the most pressing issues for IT leaders in higher education. At the top of list for 2012:
Updating IT professionals’ skills and roles to accommodate emerging technologies and changing IT management and service delivery models Supporting the trends toward IT consumerization and bring-your-own device Developing an institution-wide cloud strategyBelow are the EDUCAUSE Review article summarizing the IT Issues Panel's findings for 2012 and accompanying resources.
Tune In June 5 -- Rolling Out a BYO...Tune In June 5 -- Rolling Out a BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) Program
This free hour-long session, “Rolling Out a BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) Program,” will offer ideas, sample policy statements and guidelines, and lessons learned for campuses interested in implementing a BYOD strategy for mobile devices on campus.
Those unable to attend may wish to visit the archives after the event or browse related resources.
Interact on Twitter at #EDULive.
Get Involved with EDUCAUSE -- Volun...Get Involved with EDUCAUSE -- Volunteer Submissions Are Due June 1
As someone who has a vested interest in higher education IT, you are part of a dynamic and close-knit community where we share new ideas, network with peers, and work toward the common good of the profession.
EDUCAUSE provides opportunities to be an active member by volunteering in a variety of roles, either short- or long-term, throughout the year. These opportunities include:
Is Agile the Future of Project Mana...Is Agile the Future of Project Management?
Gartner predicts that by the end of 2012, agile development methods will be used on 80 percent of all software development projects. Project Management Institute’s research shows that agile project management tripled from December 2008 to May 2011, and can help decrease product defects, improve team productivity, and increase business value.
Read the latest article release on agile project management from the Project Management Institute.
To help you apply project management processes at your organization, EDUCAUSE members have access to a selection of professional development resources:
Huffingtonpost.com
- WATCH: 90-Year-Old Sets College Re...
WATCH: 90-Year-Old Sets College Record
NYC Schools Chancellor Slams Democ...NYC Schools Chancellor Slams Democratic Mayoral Candidates
These Lucky Entrepreneurs Will Pit...These Lucky Entrepreneurs Will Pitch Their Best Idea To A Legend
Jason Stanford: Time to Stop Waiti...Jason Stanford: Time to Stop Waiting for Superman
Most Of This State's Schools Faile...Most Of This State's Schools Failed Federal Tests
Youth Unemployment Could Cost Us B...Youth Unemployment Could Cost Us Billions
Collegeadmissionspartners
- Is Transferring to Another College ...
Is Transferring to Another College a Bad Idea?
A student wrote to me this past week about the advisability of transferring colleges so I thought I would talk about this very common issue. There are two basic reasons why you might consider transferring. One is because you are starting at a community college with the plan to transfer to a four year college. [...]RSS Feed Content © Todd Johnson and College Admissions PartnersIs Transferring to Another College a Bad Idea?
Minnesota Private College WeekMinnesota Private College Week
Anyone considering attending a private college in Minnesota should be aware of Minnesota Private College Week. From June 24 to June 28, 2013, twice daily sessions will be held at each of Minnesota’s 17 private colleges and universities. The morning session will run from 9:30 to 11:45 am while the afternoon sessions run from 2:00 [...]RSS Feed Content © Todd Johnson and College Admissions PartnersMinnesota Private College Week
Colleges Still Accepting Applicatio...Colleges Still Accepting Applications
The National Association for College Admission Counseling has just released their list of colleges that still are accepting applications for Fall 2013. There are currently 210 colleges around the country with openings for freshman and/or transfer students. If you are a senior and still have not found a college to attend for Fall 2013 head [...]RSS Feed Content © Todd Johnson and College Admissions PartnersColleges Still Accepting Applications
What Have You Missed in the BS/MD N...What Have You Missed in the BS/MD Newsletter
In the past 10 months since my free BS/MD newsletter began more than 600 people have subscribed. But I suspect that some of you that have an interest in BS/MD admissions still haven’t subscribed to the newsletter. So I thought I would give you a little glimpse into what you have missed. A case study [...]RSS Feed Content © Todd Johnson and College Admissions PartnersWhat Have You Missed in the BS/MD Newsletter
Senior Acceptances 2013Senior Acceptances 2013
It has been another good year at College Admissions Partners. For the third year in a row more than 75% of my students applying to BS/MD programs were admitted to at least one program and many were accepted into more than one program. If there is a number after a college it reflects the number [...]RSS Feed Content © Todd Johnson and College Admissions PartnersSenior Acceptances 2013
When is the Right Time to Contact a...When is the Right Time to Contact a College Admissions Counselor?
Several weeks ago I had a parent who wanted me to work with her 2nd grader on the process of preparing the student for BS/MD admissions. Now I like helping people but I told the mother that it is much too early to start worrying about college admissions, even for BS/MD programs. On the other [...]RSS Feed Content © Todd Johnson and College Admissions PartnersWhen is the Right Time to Contact a College Admissions Counselor?
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CO: Colorado tuition bill for illegal immigrants clears House committee but still faces death threat
A bill to create a lower college-tuition rate for illegal immigrants passed a House committee Monday evening on a 7-6 vote — a historic first for the legislation, though it still faces potential death before another committee.
DE: ...DE: Charter schools subject of hearing
After heated debates over the future of two charter schools, Delaware legislators plan to hold a public hearing next week to get input from residents as it considers changes to the state's charter regulations.
HI: ...HI: Two Hawaii schools lauded for environmental programs
Two Hawaii schools were among the 78 honored today as part of the U.S. Department of Education's Green Ribbon Schools program.
HI: ...HI: Board of Education to hold community meeting in Kapolei
The Board of Education will hold a community meeting Tuesday night in Kapolei to hear from parents, teachers and others on the education issues facing their communities.
IA: ...IA: Branstad urges tougher stance on bullying
Iowa must strengthen its efforts to combat school bullying, Gov. Terry Branstad declared Monday, as the spotlight focused on the state's troubles in grappling with the issue.
ID: ...ID: Idaho board gathers input on Complete College plan
The state Board of Education is gathering public input on a proposed campaign aimed at doubling the number of Idahoans between the ages of 25 and 34 with a college degree or a certificate from a professional technical school.
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