Most adults say higher education is important but want colleges to stay out of politics

The poll, conducted by Vanderbilt University, comes as institutions are increasingly under fire from the Trump administration.
Washington Examiner

A reality check on the importance of teacher expectations

As I’ve noted many times (see, for instance, here, here, and here), some corners in schooling today are marked by a bizarre enthusiasm for low expectations. This has fueled a push to eliminate ...

'7 Habits of Highly Effective Leaders' shows the importance of prioritising and learning

People looking to achieve success should first identify their priorities and focus on those, and not get distracted by the ...
CNN

Plenty of sleep, healthy meals and exercise are part of your routine. What’s missing?

Editor’s Note: Sign up for CNN’s Stress, But Less newsletter. Our six-part mindfulness guide will inform and inspire you to reduce stress while learning how to harness it. For more than 60 years, the ...
Martinsville Bulletin

Local schools have concerns with state’s new expectations

In a momentous vote last week, the Virginia Board of Education (VBE) unanimously approved a set of elevated academic expectations for K-12 students, but the action has left local school systems ...