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A year ago, the outbreak of the global novel coronavirus pandemic forced educators and learning providers at traditional brick-and-mortar institutions to pivot to online education platforms and models.

Especially in the midst of a pandemic, parents (with kids ages 5-18) are struggling to find distance-based resources to keep children entertained and educated. And while there is definitely an ocean of options available online, it can be overwhelming to search for resources.

To increase awareness around the importance of this field, April is designated as Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month. This month is an opportunity to learn more about math, get to know the people who have made and are making history in this field, and celebrate the advances that math and statistics have made.

Media literacy, just like reading and math, is a skill that must be taught and cultivated. While this used to be reserved for the college level and above, media literacy has been trickling down through the grade levels.

Chief Marketing Officers (CMOs) guide and develop strategy using traditional techniques, such as celebrity influence, as well as those related to developing technologies, including social media and an ever-growing field of data. By following and engaging with these CMOs on Twitter, you can stay on the vanguard of marketing thought and strategy, and monitor emerging methods.

Merit America is a non-profit that, according to the website, “provides a path to skilled technology careers for Americans who can’t yet compete for these roles.” All Merit America programs are offered through distance learning and have no upfront costs.

A new survey indicates that many stop-outs could resume degree programs if more colleges offered academic credits through microcredentials, plus granted credits for prior learning. Microcredentials generally refer to credit, noncredit, and professional certificates awarded by colleges and universities in exchange for completing courses and programs. Their market is booming, and according to Credential Engine—a nonprofit which tracks this market’s growth—their numbers have surged in recent years from 334,000 awarded during 2018 to over a million in 2023.

In today’s economic environment, the traditional dreamy narrative of earning a liberal arts degree while attending a storybook campus isn’t practical. While a strong foundation is always a good place to start, today’s employers expect and need specialized skills that many graduating college seniors simply don’t have. Starting the process early on with a roadmap will help students graduate with employable assets.

The arts and humanities are a vast field that encompasses everything from performance art to painting, music, languages, and even history. While to many, the arts and humanities can seem esoteric, they are, in fact, part of everyday life.

According to the US Department of State office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons: “Human trafficking, also known as trafficking in persons, includes both forced labor and sex trafficking. It not only represents a threat to international peace and security but also undermines the rule of law, robs millions of their dignity and freedom, enriches transnational criminals and terrorists, and threatens public safety and national security everywhere.”

November is National Novel Writing Month. Otherwise known as NaNoWriMo, this is an annual event during which writers attempt to complete a novel in just 30 days. While the event is open to writers of all experience levels, it typically attracts novice writers looking for a challenge. Many participants find the event to be highly motivating, as the fast-paced nature of NaNoWriMo encourages them to focus and get their ideas down on paper quickly.

September is designated as National Suicide Prevention Month. Mental health organizations across the country collaborate to share the message that help is available from professionals able to work with clients through their crises.

MOOCs—massive open online courses—have lowered the barrier to entry for students wishing to learn a new trade. Advances in technology have made distance learning more accessible and more engaging and traditional academic institutions like colleges and universities have fully embraced online education.

Because of all the controversy surrounding the for-profit University of Phoenix’s planned acquisition by the University of Idaho, it’s reasonable to ask questions about the relative value of for-profit higher education in America. Do the alumni of such schools value their educational experiences as much as the alumni of nonprofit colleges and universities?

The cannabis industry does over $52 billion in annual sales and job availability went up by 76 percent across the sector last year. But with so few academic programs on the subject, where are the leaders in medical cannabis going to come from?

Competency-based education (CBE) acknowledges the fact that not all students in the same course will learn at the same pace or in the same way. Instead of relying on a rigidly structured timetable, CBE allows students to advance to different parts of a course and even to another level based on their mastery — or competence — in a certain area.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, over half-a-million students in the US have been affected by countless university closures. Online education has come a long way in the last decade—and it’s about to be catapulted into the global mainstream.

Parents working to provide their children with the best education and opportunities available is already challenging when juggling the responsibilities of work and day-to-day life. But imagine having the added pressure of not understanding the language used or lacking internet access to navigate existing education systems.

Rapidly transitioning from traditional classroom-based teaching and learning to online learning mid-semester can be a difficult and stressful process. Discover some best practices and resources to help you get started, and to smooth the transition to online.

Demand for online education continues to surge. And according to a new study, online learning may even be poised to eclipse traditional college and university classrooms. The Changing Landscape of Online Education (CHLOE) report released in August 2023 shows how student demand for online learning drives colleges to adapt. In its eighth annual edition since 2015, this survey polled more than 300 chief online officers (COOs) at four- and two-year institutions across the United States who manage virtual instruction at their schools.

Suddenly, the news is full of interesting online education research. The following rundown summarizes three particularly significant reports released during mid-2022.

COVID-19 continues to emerge in pockets across the country as the 2019-2020 school year comes to a close, and students of all ages find themselves thrust into online learning. As such, in-person coursework for college students has been deemphasized for the indefinite future. Enter outlier.org, a startup delivering courses to help students meet general education requirements online.

As vaccines roll out globally, higher education institutions are making plans to get students back into study abroad programs. Some students daydream about rattling off phrases flawlessly in another language or doing research at a field station deep in the middle of the rainforest. But even before getting on the plane, there are a lot of things students need to know to make the most of an educational experience in another country.

Pandemic learning loss among K-12 students turned into a hot political issue before the 2022 election, driven by shocking evidence of suffering by students. Three studies, in particular, contributed to that evidence.

The technology sector is known for its high-income potential, with numerous individuals earning six-figure salaries. It’s becoming increasingly evident that practical technical skills and demonstrated experience are often more valuable than formal education degrees when pursuing or advancing a career in this field.