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Personal development can be a lifelong process, but it's never too late to start! Whether you're looking for personal development tips to improve your career or personal life, there are plenty of resources available. One great way to get started on your personal development journey is to read articles and books on the subject. There are many great titles available that can help you learn new skills and strategies for success. You can also find helpful personal development news and contents online. There are websites and blogs devoted to sharing tips and advice on everything from time management to goal setting. Another excellent way to boost your personal development is to attend workshops or seminars. These events can provide you with valuable insights and knowledge that you can apply to your own life. There are often keynote speakers at these events who are leaders in their field, so you can learn from their experience as well. Lastly, don't forget that your friends and family can be a great resource for personal development advice and support. Talk to them about your goals and ask for their feedback on your progress. They may have wisdom and insights that you hadn't considered before. No matter what resources you use, the most important thing is to keep moving forward on your personal development journey!
IRS Rules That Churches May Endorse Political Candidates | Diane Ravitch's blog
Trump and the Republican Party have long advocated for changes in federal law to allow churches to engage in political activities. The Johnson Amendment, enacted in 1954, limited the ability of churches and other religious institutions from issuing endorsements from the pulpit. Trump's base includes evangelical churches that wanted this ban lifted. Trump didn't have…
The Uppity Minority: You Spoke Up—So They’ll Call a Lawyer – Cloaking Inequity
There is a well-worn tactic in the playbook of institutional fragility and power that I want you to recognize—both as a matter of academic freedom and as a contribution to the evolving scholarship in leadership studies. When someone from a historically marginalized community—or simply someone who dares to lead with clarity, courage, and a commitment…
Alligator Alcatraz: Depravity in the Everglades | Diane Ravitch's blog
The editorial board of the Sun-Sentinel in Florida expressed shock and disgust at the creation of the detention camp for immigrants now called Alligator Alley. The existence of this hell-hole offended their sense of decency but they were offended even more by the casual glee that Trump, DeSantis, Noem and others expressed about the inhumanity…
Trump Admin. Dismisses 3.4K Civil Rights Complaints in 3 Months
The complaint and investigation data show the toll of mass layoffs, advocates argue. The department says OCR “is vigorously upholding its responsibilities.” The Education Department’s Office for Civil Rights dismissed more than 3,400 complaints from March 11 to June 27—a figure that advocates say is unprecedented and concerning.
Anand: A Biblical Flood, a Girl’s Death, and a Great-Grandfather’s Legacy | Diane Ravitch's blog
Anand Giridharadas is a remarkable thinker and writer. In this post, he ties together the legacy of a very wealthy man who funded the fight against climate change and the terrible fate of his great-granddaughter Janie, who died in the flood in the Hill Cihntry of Texas. He wrote: In April 2013, Joe Barton, a…
Colleges Use Podcasts to Reach Students, Community
As podcasts have grown in popularity among young people, higher education professionals are getting behind the mike to provide advice and support to current and potential students. College students say they’re inundated with social media pings and emails from their institution, making it hard to cut through the noise and absorb important information. Increasingly, colleges are turning to podcast conversations to deliver timely and necessary content to students.
Trump’s Energy Department Hires Climate Change Deniers | Diane Ravitch's blog
Is the climate changing? Most scientists who study the environment believe that it is. They agree that human-caused pollution degrades the climate and that the health of the planet requires less reliance on fossil fuels. The Biden Administration passed landmark legislation to encourage the transition from oil and gas to electricity. Trump has rolled back…
3 Questions for National University’s Errin Heyman
A conversation with an AVP of learning experience. Errin Heyman is the associate vice president of learning experience at National University. I reached out to Errin to see if she would talk about her university and career and offer advice to anyone looking to move into a leadership role in higher education.
Google Arts & Culture: Enhancing Curriculum and Student Engagement | Shake Up Learning
Learn how to use Google Arts & Culture to enhance your curriculum with virtual museum tours, global music instruments, interactive exhibits, and creative lesson ideas. Perfect for music and all subject area teachers!
ED Favors Colleges With “Civic” Schools in Awarding Grant
The federal government is funding educational seminars about the 250th anniversary of America’s founding. Applying institutions get a leg up if they have what are often criticized as conservative centers. Even as it freezes billions of dollars in higher education funding elsewhere, the Trump administration is offering colleges and universities grants to put on seminars for K-12 educators and students related to next year’s 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. And it’s telling applicants they’ll have a better shot at earning some of the funding, estimated at over $14 million, if they meet a certain criterion.
A Message to MAGA | Diane Ravitch's blog
It is sickening to realize that the US, our beloved country, is now aligned with Russia and Putin. It is sickening to realize that when the UN took a vote to condemn Putin's illegal invasion of Ukraine, the U.S. voted "no," allied with Russia, North Korea, and Iran. It is sickening to realize that the…
Boston Furthers Efforts to Host HBCU Campus
The city of Boston is moving forward with a plan to establish a satellite campus of a historically Black college or university, with city council vice president Brian Worrell calling for a public hearing about the initiative this fall, The Boston Herald reported.
The True Origin Story Of AFT’s New AI Training Center Will Indicate If It Is A Success Or A Flop | Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day...
During my nineteen year community organizing career, we (and most other organizing groups) typically had two types of campaigns. In one, the community issues were identified through scores, …
The Quick Convo All Writing Teams Should Have (opinion)
Here’s the short conversation members of team writing projects should have before they start writing, Samira Grayson, Holly Hassel and Kate Pantelides write. Scenario 1: You’re part of a cross-disciplinary group of faculty members working on the new general education requirement. By the end of the semester, your group has to produce a report for your institution’s administration. As you start to generate content, one member’s primary contributions focus on editing for style and mechanics, while the other members are focused on coming to an agreement on the content and recommendations.