Challenges to Higher Education’s Most Essential Purposes

whitePaper | November 13, 2019

The purpose of this eBook is to explore the intersection between science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields, particularly computer science, and girls. Historically, women and other minority students have been largely absent from STEM fields and classes, and across 39 states only 45% of high schools teach computer science (Girl Scout Research Institute, 2012; Anderson, 2018). This eBook covers statistics for girls and minority students in STEM, the growing technology-dependent labor market, current initiatives and organizations encouraging STEM, literature on how to support these promising students, and resources.

whitePaper | August 10, 2020

During periods of time when they can’t physically go to school, students might find it more difficult to (1) take care of themselves, (2) connect with each other, and (3) find sources of meaning and vitality—so these need to be the focus of online social-emotional learning. Students might find it more difficult to take care of themselves when they’ve lost their daily routines. They might get less exercise when they’re not walking or biking to school, or running around during PE. They might not be sleeping well due to altered schedules and added responsibilities at home.

whitePaper | December 7, 2022

Project-based learning (PBL) is an instructional strategy in which students learn by actively engaging in large-scale projects that have realworld relevance. Numerous studies have shown that PBL can lead to deeper learning, higher levels of engagement, and better student outcomes when implemented skillfully. 1

whitePaper | October 21, 2022

Believe it or not, today’s best learning experiences aren’t happening in the classroom. They’re happening out there in the world, as individuals take new information on board in a variety of different contexts.

whitePaper | December 14, 2022

Winter screening data can help identify students who are at risk of not meeting their learning goals. Download this eBook to learn how to use screening data to plan equitable interventions this spring so all students can get back on track.

whitePaper | February 25, 2023

Technology and member needs are in a perpetual state of evolution. As learning management professionals, we understand you want to remain up-to-date with changes to provide your members with the benefits they seek.