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Changing the Classroom Paradigm: Academic Success and Life Skill Development with the 2Hr Learning Model
Michael Horn - May 17, 2024In an era where traditional schooling often fails to ignite students' passions, the innovative 2hr Learning Model proposed by Alpha represents a significant shift in educational paradigms. This approach is not just timely but essential, as the quest for efficient and engaging education systems becomes more urgent in the face of global educational disparities.
Read moreLinking Education with Employment: How Aspire Ability is Fighting Underemployment in the Navajo Nation
Michael Horn - May 15, 2024The urgency of linking education with employment within the Navajo Nation is critical, given the levels of underemployment in the community. This has sparked discussions on how to effectively bridge these gaps to foster community development and individual growth.
Read moreExcellence in Action: Lessons from the 2023 Yass Prize Winner
Michael Horn - May 14, 2024In the ever-evolving landscape of education, innovative approaches that genuinely address current demands are invaluable. This has become particularly relevant as the educational sector grapples with the aftermath of global disruptions like the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting a significant supply-demand imbalance in educational opportunities.
Read moreReevaluate IDRs to Ensure Equitable Student Aid and System Durability
Michael Horn - April 19, 2024As the burden of student loans continues to be a pressing issue for millions of Americans, the discourse around sustainable repayment options has intensified. Studies, including one by The Pew Charitable Trusts, highlight how income-driven repayment plans (IDRs), while designed to alleviate financial strain, might paradoxically lead to increased loan delinquency rates due to balance growth and the psychological impact of accruing debt.
Read moreStrict Online Education Regulations Could Derail the Future of Learning
Michael Horn - April 17, 2024In a time where over half of all students are taking at least one online course, the landscape of online education is at a pivotal juncture, reflecting a broader shift in how higher education adapts to technological advancements and regulatory scrutiny. The Department of Education is proposing ambitious regulatory changes that directly impact online learning and stakeholders are keenly observing how these policies will shape the future of digital classrooms.
Read moreCut Costs, Not Corners for the Future of Higher Education: Redirect Focus to Student Achievement
Michael Horn - April 15, 2024The landscape of higher education has been the subject of intense scrutiny and debate in recent years. The rising costs of tuition, the ballooning of administrative overhead, and questions about the real value of a college degree have sparked a vital conversation about the future of higher education.
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