From an interpersonal to a digital world There has been an undeniable shift in focus from interpersonal to digital communication after the rise of the Internet. This shift in preferences has led to a general loss of the personal connection and development of face-to-face interactions. Though the digital world has brought an abundance of new communication…

Education: Adam Braun’s charity has brought education to thousands of children in need around the world. - AdWeek New government grants are providing schools with the ability to fund programs that create the most ‘well-rounded’ education for its students. - EdSource Residents of Charleston are concerned about what the future president will do to combat…

Education: In collaboration with President Obama’s plan to make two years of community college free, the U.S. Department of Education released America’s College Promise Playbook that outlines actions and strategies to be implemented in communities across the country in order to continue the success of the program. – U.S Department of Education Students, teachers, and…

Education: Associate salaries at big law firms are increasing and for the lucky top gradua tes, this makes law school a good investment. – The New York Times The systematic under-investment of the preschool workforce has real consequences for underprivileged children. – The Nation  Millions of black and Hispanic students in U.S. schools simply aren’t taught to…

Education: The majority of kids in K-12 public school classrooms are now of color and this demographic shift is changing education equality. – The Atlantic STEM education needs to be incorporated throughout early childhood education in order to see future results. – U.S. News & World Report The education tech market in North America is expected…

Education: The Labor Department is awarding $100 million worth of grants to expand workforce training programs at community colleges. – The Washington Post  Colleges are receiving record number of applications, increasing selectivity and as a result, increasing students’ anxiety. – The New York Times The Education Department increases pressure on accreditors ranking to enforce standards measuring student…

Education: • The Education Department approves plan to ensure more students, including those in high-poverty areas, have access to the best teachers. – The Washington Post • Do universities really charge too much for tuition? The answer may not be so simple. – The New York Times • Kevin Jennings, founder of the Gay, Lesbian,…

Education  The U.S. Department of Education is investing in California’s future artists, with a two-year $500,000 grant for arts education at struggling California preschools. – KPCC Some say technology may be doing more harm than good by distracting students, decreasing teacher interaction and wasting time with technical failures. – The Washington Post Federal data reveals per-pupil education…