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Two decades ago, Beverly Daniel Tatum published a bestselling book on the psychology of racism. Now, with the release of the book’s second edition, she reflects on its relevance to schools today. Via iPamba 
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"Once upon a time in America," says professor Sajay Samuel, "going to college did not mean graduating with debt." Today, higher education has become a consumer product — costs have skyrocketed, saddling students with a combined debt of over $1 trillion, while universities and loan companies make massive profits. Samuel proposes a radical solution: link tuition costs to a degree's expected earnings, so that students can make informed decisions about their future, restore their love of learning and contribute to the world in a meaningful way. Via iPamba
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Summary from Academica Top Ten - 21 September 2015 "Many US colleges allow students to choose their own gender pronoun Many US colleges have modified their registration and application processes to allow students to indicate their gender, with options that include gender identities beyond male and female. The University of Vermont first started letting students pick pronouns in 2009, and the work of advocacy groups on campus has further fuelled the movement. According to Harvard University Registrar Michael Burke, slightly over 1% of the 4,000 students who have submitted their pronouns to Harvard so far have chosen pronouns other than “he/him” and “she/her.” “We want this to be a place that is inclusive and embracing of everybody in the community,” said Burke. Via iPamba
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Summary from Academica Top Ten - Tuesday March 31, 2015 CFS report says student debt loads are slowing economic recovery A new study from the Canadian Federation of Students argues that a high level of student debt is hindering economic recovery. According to the CFS, student debt prevents young Canadians from buying homes, making investments, and participating in the economy. The report, entitled The Impact of Student Debt, emphasizes that young Canadians accounted for 50% of net job losses in Canada during the Great Recession, and that un- and underemployment among Canadian youth in 2014 was at 27.7%. Underemployment or working outside one's own field, the report states, contributes to skill degradation, as well as leaving young people behind in terms of experience and networking opportunities. The authors say that those with student debt have a lower net worth, fewer assets, and are less likely than their debt-free peers to have savings or investments. Debt also makes saving for a down payment for a house more difficult, and many of those burdened by student debt lack the income and job security needed to purchase a home. The report contends that easing the debt loads of students would allow them to more immediately contribute to the economy, yielding social and economic benefits for all Canadians. CFS News Release | Full Report Via iPamba
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“Redistribution” is political poison, which is strange because according to public opinion polling, lots of people are for it. Via iPamba
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Joanna Williams on a study embracing technology and introducing a provocative concept of learning
Summary from Academica Top Ten - Tuesday, October 13, 2015 "Higher ed should develop “new social contract” It is time for “a new social contract to democratize education,” writes Richard DeMillo in his new book, Revolution in Higher Education: How a Small Band of Innovators Will Make College Accessible and Affordable. The author argues that the western world’s current education system is based on a hundred-year-old model that was designed for a time when few people attended college. Today, he adds, this model is financially unsustainable and it actually exacerbates social inequalities rather than fighting them. Looking forward, DeMillo finds that the advent of MOOCs could score a major victory in the democratization of education by eventually enabling anyone with a computer and internet to access a high-level education." Via iPamba
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A new study suggests teachers are likely to interpret students' misbehavior differently depending on race. Via iPamba
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Experts at an international summit advise more prudence in bestowing accommodations.
Summary from Academica Top Ten - 24 July 2014 Disability experts urge “prudence” when providing accommodations More than 400 disability experts met in Ottawa July 12–15 to discuss topics including accessibility innovations, employment strategies, and the challenges of helping persons with psychiatric disabilities. One theme that emerged from the conference was the need for greater prudence when offering accommodations to students at PSE institutions. Manju Banerjee, Director of the Landmark College Institute for Research and Training in Vermont, said that many students are labeled as having disabilities but would benefit more from instruction on study habits than academic accommodations. Larry McCloskey, Director of Carleton’s Paul Menton Centre for Students with Disabilities, agreed that some students who feel they are “entitled” to accommodations would benefit more from being taught better time management and learning strategies. Other speakers noted that some students who receive accommodations during university are surprised when they do not receive the same consideration in the workforce, and suggested that sustainable skill development is critical. University Affairs Via iPamba
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