izayid.net Two institutions in Ontario, Western University and Brescia University College, announced last week that they would merge by the end of the 2023–24 academic year. Brescia, a 104-year-old women’s college, has been operating as an affiliate of Western and two other universities in recent years, but it has more than 1,000 full- and part-time students … Read more
When fidget spinners became the hot new trend a few years ago, some teachers hated them. Others embraced the fad, though, understanding that the best fidget toys actually help many kids concentrate on their schoolwork. The key is finding quiet fidgets for kids that won’t distract other students. This roundup of the best fidget toys … Read more
Measuring The Success Of An eLearning Program eLearning has become a potent tool in the fast-paced education and training environment, revolutionizing how we learn new information and skills. Education is now more readily available, flexible, efficient, and individualized, thanks to the digital transformation of learning. Assessing these programs’ effectiveness is becoming increasingly crucial as eLearning … Read more
Hitchner teaches in one of the estimated 36,000 public schools nationwide without adequate air conditioning. As temperatures keep rising around much of the country – July was the hottest month on record in earth’s history — schools are testing different approaches to beat the heat. This year the Philadelphia school district is starting the school … Read more
Michele Perkins, who was fired as chancellor of New England College earlier this year, has sued the college and is alleging gender discrimination and emotional distress, according to NHPR.org, a New Hampshire public radio news service. Perkins was president of the New Hampshire college for 14 years before being named chancellor in 2022. She alleges … Read more
While June welcomes LGBTQ Pride Month with open arms, celebrating the achievements of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer individuals, there’s yet another crucial chapter in this vibrant narrative that often remains lesser known: LGBTQ History Month. The purpose of this dedicated month is to educate individuals about the rich history, achievements, and contributions of … Read more
5 Common Skills Mapping Challenges And 6 Best Practices For Improved Talent Management Skills mapping has gained tremendous significance in the business world, and with good reason. It supports leaders in utilizing their workforce’s skillsets in the best way possible to deal with the challenges and changes they face every day. Additionally, it aids training … Read more
McCarthy and her co-author, Marjorie Ingall, are also the pens behind SorryWatch, a website that analyzes apologies in the news, pop culture and history. SorryWatch is full of examples of bad apologies, such as actors who tweet “I’m sorry if,” athletes who make excuses with their apologies, and corporations that issue apology statements without ever … Read more
A U.S. district judge has ruled that West Texas A&M University did not violate students’ constitutional right to free speech when the institution’s president canceled a drag show earlier this year, according to the Associated Press. The ruling by Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk last Thursday is among numerous high-profile legal battles over drag shows across the United States. … Read more
Dear We Are Teachers, I teach high school science. Maybe a minute before the bell to leave one day, two students were playing catch with a Styrofoam sphere from a molecule unit. I told them to stop, but they didn’t. The next throw, one student dove onto my desk to catch it and shattered my … Read more