Sat.Feb 01, 2020 - Fri.Feb 07, 2020

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A New Phase

Will Richardson

When Bruce Dixon and I started Modern Learners six years ago, we had two aspirations. First, to help people, teachers, parents, and policy makers, better understand the ways in which the modern world provided different lenses through which to see education and learning, and to help them use those lenses to make better decisions for kids. And second, to create a business around it that would allow both of us to get off the road, spend less time on planes, and provide a model for other similar com

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Why I Would Choose Hope Over and Over Again

Hope College Network

I always heard rumors about how Hope College would change your life, and those rumors have not been wrong. Hope College has let me grow as a student, athlete, and as a follower of Christ. This is always my quick response answer on why I chose Hope. Reflecting as a junior now, I have further clarity on why I would choose Hope over and over again. I am not saying it is picture-perfect because going to college can be hard, but wow does going to Hope College make it easier.

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Merging Higher Ed Institutions Part 2: A Smart Strategy?

The Change Leader, Inc.

Merging higher ed institutions part 2. The landscape in higher education continues to be rocked by change, including 1200+ closures (the majority of which were for-profits), mergers, and mega-mergers. These massive changes have been driven by changing demographics and a booming economy.

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A Celebration of Black History Month

Higher Ed Connects: Diversity

Welcome to Black History Month! Google got us off to a great start with this video: The contributions of African Americans are often overlooked in higher education. I have been reading about scholars who were at the forefront of the study of race politics in the United States. One example is W.E.B. Dubois. I was aware of W.E.B. Dubois’ role as a founder of the discipline of sociology, but recent work, including Aldon D.

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The TerminalFour social media news round-up - part 3

Terminalfour

This week we are bringing you another round-up, giving you the latest insights and developments you need to factor into your social media activities

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Black History Month: Minnesota author of “Slavery’s Reach” to speak at Ridgewater

Ridgewater College

WILLMAR and HUTCHINSON, MN – In recognition of Black History Month, Ridgewater College will host regional author Dr. Christopher Lehman of St. Cloud State University on Thurs., February 20 at 3:00 p.m. The public is invited to hear Lehman share insights from his 2019 book, “Slavery’s Reach: Southern Slaveholders in the North Star State.”. Lehman, who is a professor of ethnic studies, has written several books, including “Power, Politics, and the Decline of the Civil Rights Movement” and “Slavery

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How universities can tap into the potential and explosive growth of podcasts

Terminalfour

Podcasting is experiencing explosive growth and engagement is high among younger audiences. What are the trends in this space?

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