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Do colleges consider legacy status in admissions? Here’s what the data says

University Business

As of fall 2022, nearly 600 colleges considered whether or not an applicant’s immediate family or relatives attended the school to which they’re applying, new survey data from the National Center for Education Statistics suggests. Now, we’re coming to find out that the practice was even more common than we thought.

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President’s corner: Why Ed Feasel values cultivating global citizens at Soka University

University Business

Its student body represents more than 30 different countries and 40 U.S. As a result, students regularly collaborate with colleagues from different nationalities, cultures and walks of life. “I have to really think about making it relevant for all our students. . It’s not like how I taught at other institutions.”

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8 Favorite Experiential Learning Activities to Engage Students at the End of the Year

Experiential Learning Depot

How do you engage students at the end of the year? I don't know about you, but my high school students are ready to be done after spring break, and it SHOWS big time. You're tired, your students are tired. Testing season is wrapping up, some students are studying for finals or completing big projects. Let's face it.

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Student Success & Equity with Kathy Booth

Dr. Al Solano

Unfortunately, we still run our institutions as if our students have all of the time in the world to go to school. Unfortunately, we still run our institutions as if our students have all of the time in the world to go to school. They've got family responsibilities. We call these students 'Skills Builders.'

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The Importance of Creating Classroom Culture in an Experiential Learning Community

Experiential Learning Depot

My students are like a family. It may seem counterproductive to have students weigh in when it comes to class rules. Surprisingly, this is not how students respond when you tell them they will participate in creating and implementing their own group expectations. . ”, right? They feel united by a common objective.

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10 Fun and Engaging Experiential Holiday Activities for the Classroom

Experiential Learning Depot

I engage students in experiential holiday activities for the classroom that are fitting for the time of year. Before diving in I want to note that the resources mentioned in connection to some of the activities below are really designed for secondary students (7th-12th grade). Kitchen Science My high school students love cooking.

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20 Learning Activities for Road Trips that Engage Educational Travelers

Experiential Learning Depot

Whether it be a spring camping trip with students, a summer road trip with your own children, or a cross country trip with just you and your dog, take full advantage of learning activities for road trips along the way. Travel gives students the wherewithal to figure things out regardless of the situation or changing circumstances.