What to Know About Being an Education Major
Education majors are some of the most influential people in the world. Whether they teach, coach, or work with kids at a daycare center, they play an integral role in shaping the minds of the following generations and preparing them for their future. But what does it...
Types of Education Degrees
Education is a lifelong process. It should never stop, and it should always be an enjoyable experience. Education isn’t just for children either; adults can also study from continuing education courses to degrees in higher learning institutions. When people choose...
The Highest Rated Liberal Arts Colleges in the U.S.
The U.S. News has released its top five liberal arts colleges in the United States. One notable change in this year's rankings is the decreased emphasis on standardized test scores. Given the fluctuation in requirements for standardized tests, the report put less...
The Cost of a Degree for Students and Universities
Many families raising children have notions of sending their kids off to university or college so they can get an education. The hope is that such an education prepares them for adult life where they can use their skills and knowledge to generate significant income...
How Adult Students are Growing Higher Education
A USA Today interview with the VP of New Partner Development at the Wiley Education Services, Gene Murray revealed adult learners have different needs from teenagers, who were the bulk of traditional students in the past years. They are prompting higher institutions...
Encouraging Others to Pursue a College Degree
College can be a great experience for those looking to improve their futures. However, with the increasing cost, it can be difficult to convince children and other loved ones to attend college. Despite this, there are a few ways someone can be convinced to earn their...
AI in Higher Education
The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in higher education is not new. Some schools have been using plagiarism-detection software like Turnitin for over a decade. What is new is the many ways that AI is being employed. It is now routinely used to predict potential...
5 Organizations Helping Low-Income Students Get to College
A college education is a necessity to earn a comfortable income. Unfortunately, some students struggle with the idea that college is way too expensive. Most of the students, who come from low-income backgrounds, are tempted to get a job in the workforce directly after...
How Online Education Could Change Academia Forever
Baseball and football have been excellent money-making operations, provide a platform for alumni to unite and socialize, and boost fundraising since they attract many fans. These physical events may not be available in the future, but schools may develop virtual events and games to take their part.
Where Higher Education is Being Affected the Most Amidst the Pandemic
One of the most visible impacts has been in how education is being delivered. Although distance learning was not a new concept, it was far from being the primary method students learned. That is until the pandemic closed campuses and forced educators and students to brush up on their tech skills. In two years, those learning in a distance education setting went from about 35 percent to close to 100 percent in 2020.