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From Pedagogy to Practice: Challenges and Opportunities in Implementing STEAM Education – Faculty Focus
Teaching in the 21st century is a far cry from the “sage on the stage” model of years past. Today, teachers act […]
February 6, 2026
‘Shifting, false, and nonsensical’: Former Texas A&M professor sues over firing after viral video
A former English literature professor at Texas A&M University sued the institution’s leaders Wednesday over her termination, which followed a […]
February 6, 2026
Here’s how Gov. Newsom proposes to revamp the state education department
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond speaks as Gov. Gavin Newsom looks on. Credit: Rich Pedroncelli / AP Photo […]
February 6, 2026
Here’s how Gov. Newsom proposes to revamp the state education department
Gov. Gavin Newsom gives his State of the State address at the State Capitol on Jan. 8, 2026, in Sacramento. […]
February 6, 2026
What not to do about diversity data and REF
The use of EDI data in REF submissions has been on many minds. Working with EDI data is, broadly speaking, […]
February 6, 2026
Higher education postcard: critical faculties
Last week’s postcard of a vice chancellor’s robes gave us a chance to look at leadership job titles in higher […]
February 6, 2026
ED Tells Universities Not to Use Student Voting Data
The Education Department sent a message to colleges and universities nationwide Thursday: any that use data released this year by […]
February 5, 2026
Tenure Eliminated at Oklahoma Colleges
Faculty members at regional public and community colleges in Oklahoma can no longer be granted tenure. Oklahoma governor Kevin Stitt […]
February 5, 2026
The great myth is that listening equals legitimacy
There’s a comforting belief running through higher education that goes something like this. If we listen to students, really listen, […]
February 5, 2026