3-2-1 Nuggets of Wisdom
“If you’d like to get better at saying no, try this:
Keep a list of things you say no to. Whenever you ignore a distraction or turn down an opportunity, add it to the list. As the list grows, you begin to feel a sense of accomplishment for your ability to say no and remain focused on what matters.”
Are students choosing college?
Why some high school graduates chose not to pursue a bachelor’s degree
College has long been the most popular choice for graduating high school seniors, but these days, a growing number of recent graduates are choosing alternative pathways instead.
Enrollments in undergraduate certificate programs—which are designed for students who want to develop technical skills in lieu of traditional higher education—increased by almost 10 percent from fall 2022 to fall 2023, according to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center’s 2023 higher education enrollment update. Meanwhile, enrollment in bachelor’s programs increased by 0.9 percent in the same time period.
3 critical areas of focus for building student relationships
Two education leaders detail strategies for ensuring students feel seen, heard and respected — and how that can help learners realize their potential.
What is the value of building student relationships? What does it mean for our students, our teachers, and our schools? Researchers across the nation as well as business and educational experts agree that building relationships can be one of the most critical steps in establishing and maintaining student success.
For students, relationships mean feeling valued by a teacher; feelings that are based primarily on emotion.
FAFSA update
The change could increase colleges’ administrative burden and leave some students without financial aid this fall, one industry association said.
The Education Department released an updated version of the FAFSA in late December, almost three months later than usual. Following publication, the form’s rollout has faced heavy criticism over ongoing delays and limited functionality.
Despite the rapidly approaching start to the fall semester, Tuesday’s announcement shows some FAFSA processing issues will continue to go unresolved.
Protecting students from online platforms
One of the bills, the Kids Online Safety Act, is stirring concerns over censorship and schools’ ability to use ed tech.
Senate passage of the two bills follows a recent Biden administration report calling for legislation to protect children and teens online. The administration also sought a ban on advertising targeted at young people and the collection of their personal data.
Leaders should do these 7 things
Momentum is a series of small successes.
A 10-minute revolution:
#1. Expand your mind by reading 12 books a year.
Commit to read 10 pages a day. This adds up to 3,650 pages a year – about 12 books. Keep your pen handy.
Make an appointment with a book.