Trump urged to re-open J-1 exchange programs for soft power benefits
In a letter the former US governmental representatives abroad said they opposed the proclamation and called the administration to review it,...
Day: July 21, 2020
Contracts, masks and apps: Colleges set new rules for campus life
As the number of coronavirus cases surges across the U.S., skepticism is mounting over colleges' ability to resume campus activity in...
Why some colleges embraced a virtual fall sooner than others
California State University, the largest public four-year system in the U.S., made headlines in May after opting to hold classes...
ELT sector could welcome 120,000 fewer students due to pandemic
A spokesperson for MEI told The PIE News that the sector’s junior market had been completely wiped out and that...
US Confucius Institutes say programs treated as “convenient scapegoat”
Accusations of CIs being used to control teaching about China at institutes are well documented, with CI teachers and staff...
Self-directed learners more engaged during remote learning
Dive Brief: A YouthTruth survey of 20,000 students in grades 5 through 12 shows 41% of respondents said they were able...
10 postsecondary student readiness questions to consider amid coronavirus
Herb Monroe is assistant superintendent of Caroline County Public Schools in Virginia, and Joe Belsterling is CEO and founder of...
Refreshing staff on FERPA essential as districts implement COVID-19 screening
Dive Brief: As schools implement systems to check students for coronavirus symptoms, administrators must ensure Family Educational Rights and Privacy...
BOSSA and Flywire announce strategic partnership
In addition, the partnership aims to provide a secure tuition payment channel for education recruitment agents, schools and students. “No...
UK BNO offer creates spike in Hong Kong interest
Revealed on July 1, the UK government said British Nationals Overseas will be granted five years limited leave to remain,...
