Upswing, an online student engagement organization, knows colleges are curious about what other institutions are doing to support students during the pandemic and is hosting a free webinar, ‘COVID Conversations in Higher Ed with Blinn College and Robeson Community College’ on Thursday, February 25, 2021, at 12 pm – 1 pm EST. Register for the… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Education
Youth-led Nonprofit, The Helyx Initiative, Provides Free Science Education to Thousands
As schools shut down due to COVID-19 in the spring of 2020, concerns over unequal access to education arose. To address this, The Helyx Initiative, a high school student-run nonprofit founded in 2019, launched various free online programs to provide accessible science and research opportunities for youth. “I originally intended Helyx to be a school… Read more »
Quality Matters Members Dominate U.S. News & World Report Best Online Programs Rankings
The 2021 U.S. News & World Report rankings for America’s best online programs are out and the QM community is celebrating. QM member institutions dominated the top ten and took two-thirds of the top 102 spots. U.S. News & World Report began ranking online programs in 2012 and takes many factors into consideration, including student… Read more »
Autism De-Escalation Matters to 1st Responders for Crisis Intervention Teams
Autism Educator for First Responders is excited to announce the launch of the dynamic & engaging e-course Autism De-escalation Matters to First Responders in recognition of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. Autism De-escalation Matters to First Responders uses role-play scenarios along with the CARES and HELP methods – developed from law enforcement & mental health collaboration… Read more »
Award Winning STEM Punks Empowers Kids With 21st Century Skills
Australian education company STEM Punks won the 2021 BIG Innovation Awards; one of only 52 organisations worldwide to receive the award and the only education company for their mission “inspiring tomorrow’s innovators”. The Brisbane based company, founded by wife and husband team Fiona and Michael Holmstrom, are STEM educators who educate children for a lifetime…. Read more »