Curriculum

Competency-based learning can power an equitable recovery

A new approach to higher education could help students earn credentials and find economic opportunity, leaders at C-BEN and JFF argue.

By Charla Long and Stacey Clawson • Oct. 21, 2021

Students need a new citizenship project — and colleges need someone new to lead it

Jack Calareso, an executive search consultant and former college president, proposes a new leadership role focused on the common good.

By Jack Calareso • Sept. 09, 2021

Senate bill would create national apprenticeship college consortium

The proposal arrived just months after a Trump administration overhaul to the nation's apprenticeship system was rescinded.

By Ryan Golden • July 06, 2021

How colleges with hybrid instruction can support online students this fall

Using the right technology, setting clear expectations and being mindful of the differences between in-person and remote learning are key, experts say.

By Natalie Schwartz • July 22, 2020

Google to launch 3 more tech certificates on Coursera

The tech giant will fund 100,000 scholarships for the programs, which will be in data analytics, project management and user experience design.

By Natalie Schwartz • July 14, 2020

How the skills gap is changing the degree path

To address demand for job-specific training, these colleges are giving students more ways to gain work experience and short-term credentials while in school.

By Mikhail Zinshteyn • Feb. 17, 2020

Houston district taps collaborative technology to expand student learning

Cypress-Fairbanks ISD used a $1.2 million bond to provide an immersive learning experience through tech, but schools can turn to hands-on options that don’t require a big investment.

By Lauren Barack • Jan. 15, 2020

Students, employers disagree on the role of college majors

As more employers prioritize skills over majors, colleges are responding with ways to show how their curriculum addresses those needs.

By Natalie Schwartz , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 05, 2019

Mastering the art of teaching introductory courses

Using active learning principles and strategies to improve learning experiences in large classes.

Report shows 3-decade rise in foreign STEM students

While new numbers plot a history of steady growth at U.S. colleges helped along by federal programs, global tensions could spoil continued gains.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Nov. 04, 2019

Standardized tests still a big factor in college admissions, report finds

That may not be the case in the future as gradually fewer administrators consider ACT and SAT scores amid a growing push to end the practice.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Nov. 01, 2019

2U's latest program shows potential challenges of hands-on learning online

Taking one university's architecture degree virtual will require creative approaches for adopting a historically in-person curriculum.

By Hallie Busta • Oct. 15, 2019

3 ways to expand higher education opportunities for rural students

A new report examines how four communities developed innovative strategies to increase college-going among their residents. 

By Natalie Schwartz • Oct. 11, 2019

Google to expand IT certificate to 100 community colleges

The company expects the program to reach 5,200 students across 15 states by the end of next year.

By Natalie Schwartz • Oct. 04, 2019

What 5 colleges learned from implementing guided pathways

Officials share challenges encountered when rolling out the model and advice for other institutions doing the same.

By Natalie Schwartz • Oct. 02, 2019

White House working group outlines future of universal transcripts

But developing a standard way to discuss occupations and their related skills and credentials remains a challenge.

By Hallie Busta • Sept. 26, 2019

Why colleges are struggling to graduate more teachers

As public K-12 schools address a dearth of instructors, higher ed is looking to expand the pipeline — but uptake among students has been limited so far.

By Wayne D’Orio • Sept. 18, 2019

To keep up with blockchain, colleges look across disciplines

As fintech expands, institutions are adding classes in cryptocurrency and digital ledgers to equip students with practical skills.

By Hallie Busta • Sept. 17, 2019

Amazon Web Services continues cloud curriculum expansion

The news of a K-12 and higher ed partnership in the San Francisco Bay Area comes as more colleges are developing curriculum with the tech giant.

By Hallie Busta • Sept. 16, 2019

Tech giants and 2-year colleges are teaming up to teach in-demand skills

Amazon, Facebook and Google are among the companies helping institutions craft curriculum, but some worry such programs can be limiting.

By Kelly Field • Sept. 04, 2019

Do colleges know what their jobs are?

Consultant Michael Horn discusses his forthcoming book, "Choosing College," and how institutions can better meet students' expectations.

By James Paterson • Aug. 27, 2019

Capella U shares lessons from 5 years of competency-based education

The data, which includes challenges and considerations for implementing the model broadly, comes as more colleges adopt or show interest in it.

By Hallie Busta • Aug. 22, 2019

California draft curriculum for ethnic studies criticized for alleged bias

As more districts adopt curricula tailored to their student demographics, state education leaders and organizations question efficacy and political bias. 

By Naaz Modan • Aug. 21, 2019

Is time up on standardized tests for college admissions?

More institutions aren't requiring applicants to submit ACT and SAT scores, but their reasons for doing so and how they are assessing students instead vary.

By Wayne D'Orio • Aug. 13, 2019

How to bring structure to nondegree credentials

Researchers from Rutgers University offer a broad framework for how colleges can ensure their shorter-term credentials bring value to students.

By Hallie Busta • Aug. 12, 2019