The Education Department has opened a Title VI investigation into Chicago Public Schools over allegations of race-based discrimination. The Trump administration says the Chicago district is accused of discriminating against students on the basis of race with its 2023-2024 “Black Students Success Plan,” which focused on measures to help Black students struggling in school.…
The Department of Education will not renew $1 billion in mental health funding for schools, citing concerns about diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts in the contracts. The funding came from a bipartisan gun violence bill signed by former President Biden that gave schools the money to hire mental health workers and counselors for students.…
Columbia University student and Palestinian activist Mohsen Mahdawi, who was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during what was supposed to be a naturalization interview, was released from his detention Wednesday. U.S. District Judge Geoffrey Crawford ruled the green-card holder, who had been held in the Northwest State Correctional Facility in St. Albans, Vt., should…
The Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday in a case that could greenlight the first openly religious charter school funded by taxpayers, with sweeping implications for both private and public schools moving forward. The St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School in Oklahoma is looking to become the nation’s first religious charter school after its…
I first set my feet inside a classroom as a teacher back in 2003, teaching English as a foreign language. After almost a decade of in-class teaching, I transitioned to higher education, earned my PhD, and the journey continues today, though much more as a researcher. Along the way, around 2011, I also started a…
Explore how custom LMS solutions are transforming personalized learning in 2025 through AI, microlearning, and data-driven insights. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.
Effective eLearning newsletters need a clear purpose, consistent scheduling, and compelling subject lines. Mobile-friendly design with visual appeal drives engagement. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.
After writing about the SWOT framework for teachers and exploring how educators can use it to reflect and grow, I started thinking — why not adapt the same framework for academic researchers like us? At the end of the day, SWOT is just a thinking tool. A simple heuristic to help you pause, reflect, and…
SWOT (which stands for Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats) is an analytic framework that was originally popularized in the world of business and entrepreneurship. Companies have been using it for decades to assess their performance, plan strategies, and navigate challenges. However, the value of SWOT goes far beyond business. In fact, I believe it can…
Leaders know their organization needs a Learning Management System. But what features should they look for? Read on to discover what LMS features amplify learner engagement, enhance employee performance, and drive executive decision-making. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.
