The GSV Big 10: College Comrades ☭
The GSV Big 10: College Comrades ☭
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The Big 10:
Weapons of War: Higher Ed | No Mercy / No Malice
The ubiquitous Prof G outlines the debate on whether we are in “Cold War II” or a “Cold Peace”, with higher education at the tip of the spear. Money talks and higher ed is listening. Whether it’s buying cheap research, “ed-washing” or hijacking the brightest minds of tomorrow, one thing’s for sure: foreign governments understand the strategic importance of operating upstream.
Nearly 60% of grades don’t match student test scores | K-12 Dive
There are consequences in a society where everybody gets a blue ribbon. Although it would be logical (and helpful) for grades and scores to correlate and thus validate the credibility of the grading system, the reality is that grade inflation has distorted this signal in the marketplace. We happen to believe that grades aren’t everything, but they should be something.
How Schools Are Holding Edtech Products to a Higher Standard | EdSurge
Just as we expect a doctor to hold medical devices and drugs to basic standards, we should naturally expect the same scrutiny from education professionals regarding their Edtech products. It shouldn’t be newsworthy that educators are measuring the effectiveness of the products they’re buying…yet it is. Showing a return on investment is fundamental in any industry, and it’s especially critical when we’re talking about helping kids gain the skills and knowledge they need to participate in the future.
Colleges keep closing. Are regulators doing enough to warn students? | USA Today
A quiet epidemic is unfolding with university closures, which have escalated from one per month a year ago to one per week today. Universities face a number of headwinds, which will likely continue to accelerate as we look forward. Students beware – and DYOR – the data that informs the U.S. Department of Education’s “financial responsibility composite score” is so outdated that it is of little to no use.
7.2M Americans Over 50 Hold Student Debt, New Report Shows | Inside Higher Ed
The headline speaks for itself. The fact that 30 years after attending college, millions of Americans still carry student debt is a five-alarm fire. Keep in mind, college tuition was only a fraction of today’s cost when these individuals first took it on. One can only imagine what the situation might look like for today’s college students in the 2050s…
It's no wonder people are seeking alternatives.
Simone Biles Has a Lot to Teach Women Education Leaders | Education Week
We can all learn a great deal from the remarkable Simone Biles. This article specifically highlights what women in educational leadership can adopt from her resilience, focus, and prioritization of mental health.
Teachers swoon over Walz joining Democratic ticket | The Hill
Birds of a feather flock together. Recent Democratic VP nominee Coach Walz brings experience as a high school teacher and football coach. As Governor, Walz has increased spending significantly on public schools during his tenure in Minnesota.
HOWARD U COACH PITCHES $100 MILLION HOOPS PROGRAM PRIVATE EQUITY SALE | Sportico
While we are not thrilled about the prospect of the continued professionalization of college sports, unfortunately, the writing is on the wall. In light of this, we commend Coach for proposing a creative strategy aimed at positioning Howard at the forefront of this change. We've previously discussed the 'barbarians at the gate' of college athletics—stay tuned, as we anticipate private equity to eagerly and aggressively form partnerships with more programs.
Pressure from education advocates ends effort to eliminate teacher assessment | EdSource
There isn’t a more important job in the world than that of a teacher…and it’s a hard job. But teachers, like all professions, require accountability. A great teacher can change a student’s life…so can a bad one. Checks in the system to support great teachers and great teaching should be non-controversial.
What Students Want When It Comes to AI | On Edtech
Newsflash…students love using AI and educators are more reluctant to embrace it. Fighting the use of AI is like fighting gravity…the better strategy is how to use it to your advantage. As both teachers and students reimagine the utilization of AI to learn faster, cheaper, and better…society will be learning at the speed of light.
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