Named after the hundred-eyed watchman of Greek myth, Argus watches the education landscape: spotting new opportunities, pressure-testing the ventures we're building, and tracing every read back to the real-world signals behind it.
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SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — As Pete Hall kicked off a four-day unit on gambling prevention in April, he asked his high school health class what comes to mind when they hear “sports betting.” Fantasy football. Money. Socially engaging. Power. Control. Students typed on their laptops as Hall read their answers aloud. “Adrenaline. Excitement. That sounds like […] The post Schools doubling down on education to protect boys from gambling problems appeared first on The Hechinger Report .
In James Bell’s math class at Chapman High School, sophomores are trying to pinpoint exactly where two lines cross. The students in this rural Kansas high school already solved for that meeting point in previous lessons, using graphs and other techniques. But this recent lesson shows them how to use a matrix — a box […] The post Blending algebra and geometry: An approach to high school math slowly gains favor appeared first on The Hechinger Report .
BENZONIA, Mich. — Maggie Bacon is seeking men. On a recent Friday, she attached flyers about an upcoming education and training fair to more than 500 pizza boxes, one of the ways she’s tried to persuade men in this northern Michigan town to enroll in college, a certificate program or even just a single course. […] The post Advertising, training fairs, free tuition: How one state is trying to get more men into college appeared first on The Hechinger Report .
When Imperial Valley College launched a new program training students to become plant operators and technicians in the emerging lithium industry, Corban Dillon enrolled in the inaugural class. He’d spent the first part of his career working for his family’s courier business in this part of southeastern California, but it faltered after the pandemic and […] The post In California’s ‘Lithium Valley,’ students are training for jobs that haven’t yet materialized appeared first on The Hechinger Report .
This story was copublished and supported by the journalism nonprofit the Economic Hardship Reporting Project. MILWAUKEE — When a doctor told Domininck Tompkins that her 1-year-old’s lead level was too high, she immediately suspected her child was being poisoned at their home, a poorly maintained rental with chipping paint. A few weeks later, when her […] The post How children became this city’s lead detectors appeared first on The Hechinger Report .
Nine research sessions disappeared from the agenda of one of the nation’s most important early childhood education conferences less than a week before it was set to begin after an unprecedented intervention by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the conference sponsor. The removals affected almost a fifth of the 48 sessions at […] The post HHS removes nearly one-fifth of sessions from early childhood research conference appeared first on The Hechinger Report .
Glass doors lead to the light-filled lobby of a redbrick and limestone chapel at one end of a grassy quad, where lectures and receptions were held and students testified about their faith. Original artwork hangs on the walls on the way to the music department, chaplain’s office and recital hall, along with brass “leaves” listing […] The post Threats of more closings have colleges and students worrying about how to save themselves appeared first on The Hechinger Report .
For years, policymakers, educators and employers have debated whether career pathways — programs that connect high school students to postsecondary education and careers — actually work. We’ve framed the conversation as apprenticeship versus college, workforce training versus liberal arts and careers versus academics. While new findings from Rodel and RTI International — in one of […] The post OPINION: We need to ask better questions about how and if career pathways are working appeared first on The Hechinger Report .
Harrison Keller was starting only his second year as president of the University of North Texas last fall when he was abruptly confronted with a big problem. Enrollment was down. And the source of the crisis made it much worse: In the wake of Trump administration moves to deny and revoke visas, deport international students […] The post As international enrollment falls, U.S. students face program cuts and higher prices appeared first on The Hechinger Report .
OAKLAND, Calif. — It’s a Friday morning at Oakland Unity Middle School, a public charter school nestled between residential buildings in East Oakland, and Austin Razavi is announcing the morning advisory prompt. “I’ll give you 10, 15 seconds to think about it,” Razavi said to the group of 15 mixed-grade middle school boys who had […] The post Key to helping boys in school: Make them feel safe to be themselves appeared first on The Hechinger Report .
Imagine a student who starts taking college courses while still in high school through a dual-enrollment program. By the time they arrive on campus as a first-year student, they already have credits completed. They are the first in their family to attend a four-year institution. Focused. Capable. Working part-time to help support things at home. […] The post OPINION: The real college crisis isn’t enrollment. It’s completion, and it’s time to start asking why appeared first on The Hechinger Report .
For generations, we’ve been told that higher education is the surest path to a better life. But too many students don’t feel that way, and often with good reason: They are graduating with mountains of debt and few career prospects. Last summer, Congress wisely ushered in a new era of accountability in higher education when […] The post OPINION: Congress needs to face the ugly truth about cosmetology schools that don’t pay off appeared first on The Hechinger Report .
As young sisters growing up in Las Vegas, we didn’t have the language to define our fascination with science. For Angel, it was an early obsession with questions about health and fairness: Why do some people get sick and others don’t? Why do some communities struggle more than others? Why isn’t there always a solution? […] The post STUDENT VOICES: We were STEM-obsessed siblings as children. It shaped our pathway to Princeton and careers appeared first on The Hechinger Report .
This story was published by The 19th and reprinted with permission. Tucked in New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s sprawling universal childcare plan is a little-talked-about milestone: In September, the city will open what appears to be the first free daycare for municipal workers in the country. The center, called The Little Apple, is a pilot program […] The post Under Mamdani, New York will be the first to open a free child care center for city workers appeared first on The Hechinger Report .
When ChatGPT arrived in late 2022, educators quickly asked whether students would use artificial intelligence to cheat, learn or simply get through homework more efficiently. Evidence is beginning to point toward a troubling answer: Many students appear to be completing assignments faster while learning less from them. This conclusion comes from one of the largest […] The post Faster solutions, lower test scores: How AI is eroding math skills appeared first on The Hechinger Report .
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Ask parent Janina Matuszeski what she has valued most about her twins’ experience in the Cambridge Public Schools to this point, and she is quick to cite the diversity and teacher quality. If there is one area in which the schools have performed less well in serving her children, who just completed […] The post Can this city succeed in having all eighth graders take algebra where others have failed? appeared first on The Hechinger Report .
As a former teacher and now school leader, I know nothing is worse than missing the mark with your students. It is both disillusioning and frustrating to know that you are failing to provide them with the necessary tools to drive their own learning. It was this realization that convinced me that something needed to […] The post PRINCIPAL VOICE: Our off-track high school students weren’t terribly interested in school until we dug into hands-on learning appeared first on The Hechinger Report .
Hello- I am a new grad RN. I have a very inflexible schedule resulting in me only being able to work weekends. It’s impossible for me to complete a nurse residency at a hospital for this reason. I have been offered a home health job for pediatric hospice. I did do a hospice clinical rotation and LOVED it- but it was at a hospice house. How has your guys experience been with home health? Has anyone here went straight into hospice after graduating? submitted by /u/shinysylve [link] [comments]
I have the opportunity to serve on the hiring committee for a last-minute replacement of our principal who took another opportuniy relatively unexpectedly. I have my own thoughts and ideas about what I'd look for and ask, but I'm actually curious to see what others in my place would prioritize--I'm pretty spoiled being in a strong union state in a very small district with strong culture. I'm not asking you to tell ME what to do--I'm pretty set on what I'm going to ask/what my priorities are. I'm just curious how my personal experience measures up to the general populace. What would you look for in a leader, and what questions would you want to ask in an interview setting? submitted by /u/Rare-Adhesiveness522 [link] [comments]
I have a coworker who works 09-2130. After 5 pm she habitually sleeps. With her head on a tray table. In PACU. With patients on the unit. Wrapped in a blanket with a hair hugger blowing warm under her blankets. She makes herself nest and goes to sleep. Multiple staff have photos. Our boss knows she does it, and I’ve told boss we have pictures. She still does it. WTAF? submitted by /u/Any_Replacement_8336 [link] [comments]
I’m a new teacher getting my own classroom in August, what are some must-haves in your class (ex. Fancy stapler, hot glue gun, smart board clicker/remote etc.) ?! I’m teaching Gr. 8 hums & phys ed! TIA :) submitted by /u/Elsiryn [link] [comments]
I have maintained my entire career that we just keep recycling the same ideas with shinier wrapping on them. There is a major document and research from the UK on inclusion. An overview is here: https://www.tes.com/magazine/news/general/send-inclusion-eef-research-experts-warn-against-ineffective-teaching-adaptations You can click on the hyperlinks in the article to go to the new Inclusion document. What I found particularly interesting is they directly say that both explicit instruction and gradually scaffolding for independence are core instructional techniques that benefit mainstrean pupils, and is *particularly helpful* to students with diverse needs. I'm certain some of my profs are horrified. If they were old enough, they'd be spinning in their graves. The number of times they told me "project based instruction" was the only option, and that the "sage on a stage" was dead, AND that the I do, we do, you do model was clearly cursed! I am happy I ignored them and use both. I do proj
so i am conflicted guys. Here is some backstory . i feel like my quality of life has improved since i have started working as a Home Health nurse. the schedule is nice since i get to workout and the work is amazing its basically me just chilling of course im on top of everything i need to do and j make sure to be the best at it! so this is where i get to the dilema i have a job lined up in the icu and im extremely scared of being burnt out and missing my entire day bc of night shift! with that in mind i know im capable in being the icu and i feel like im doing an injustice to the bachelors and the skills i learnt but i dont think life would be the same. what are yalls opinion? submitted by /u/MercenaryArc [link] [comments]
Patients in pre-op keep getting absolutely shredded by our BD clippers. It doesn’t seem to matter how many inservices we hold, using the “pencil grip,” wet or dry, sensitive or regular blades. Patients keep getting nicked, and end up looking like they lost a wrestling match to a cheese grater. I’ve tried telling my homies that it doesn’t have to be baby-ass smooth, but we keep fielding angry calls from OR about patients abraded to shit, and honestly, I don’t know what we are doing wrong. I’m a dude that’s pretty handy with a pair of clippers, but the rest of the unit suffers pretty terribly from clipping yips. I don’t want to clip every inguinal hernia that comes through the doors for the rest of my career. Please drop me your tips and tricks, or at least tell me that we’re not alone in our clipping frustration! submitted by /u/MitchelobUltra [link] [comments]
Hi there! My daughter is currently advocating for the American Teacher Act, a bill that raises the teacher minimum wage, and has created a petition for it. It would be great if you guys could support this initiative by signing the petition below! https://c.org/KLDW2nCCW5 submitted by /u/Square_Rise_5807 [link] [comments]
Curious if anyone has done a masters of applied science? I already have my MS but found a MAS program in my content area so this would be primarily to get more education and specialization while moving over on the pay scale. submitted by /u/nebr13 [link] [comments]
I have an interview coming up and I’ve been looking for a while and this is my ideal job so I’m trying to have a very strong interview. Any and all tips/ dos and don’ts are helpful. I have background education for the job but haven’t done this role before but have lots of transferable skills. Also a calling/passion to this specific area Thanks in advance submitted by /u/Chemical_Grab2954 [link] [comments]
i'm starting to notice having stage 1 varicose veins, i am looking for any good recommendations for stockings. i have pcos with thick hair on my legs and all of the ones ive tried so far have just been itchy because of that. any recommendations would help! submitted by /u/Maleficent_Hat_9165 [link] [comments]
This may come across as a rant, and I'll keep it brief. I recently got a job as a science teacher at a middle school. Initially, I had come in to interview for social studies (US history is my thing), and they ended up asking me to move into that science position because of a transfer to the social studies one. For some context, I work as an archaeologist during the summer, and it is a form of science/humanities, so they saw that as a good experience in the field. They had told me that if I get a license in science, I would more likely get hired into teaching then I can smoothly get into a social studies position. Now, I had told them I was pursuing Transition to Teach for the Fall and was still waiting on applications to roll through in my interview, since I did not graduate with a teaching license when I graduated from college. I graduated with two bachelor's degrees, one in General Education and the other in Anthropology. I had initially pursued social studies education, but switche
7 months ago I made a post about new schedule guidelines at the hospital I was working at that were ridiculous. Since then I have left that job and gotten a new job with a "not for profit" hospice agency and I honestly have loved this switch. The cons and the pros really overlap because technically it's M-F 8-5 but I make my own schedule and most days I can be done by 2-3 PM depending on work load and admission. Our quota is 20 visits at least a week which averages about 4 a day but I usually do that or more a week depending on what is going on with my caseload. So far my case load has ranged from 12 to 20 patient and most of my patients are in facilities which I love. IMO I have the nicest facilities in my area so the patients are always pleasant. This is not a perfect job for sure but I absolutely love it and it made me love nursing again. submitted by /u/StellanaRose [link] [comments]
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This is my first summer after my first year teaching. So far, I have done ZERO work related to school this summer. I have a few planning meetings for next school year in early August, but that’s all I plan on doing until school starts again. There are some members of my team who I KNOW are doing work over the summer, some of them have even been sending emails/messages related to stuff for next year. Because of this, I am really feeling guilty for not doing anything, but it was a hard year and Im really enjoying the break. Am I wrong for this?? submitted by /u/WillingAntelope0 [link] [comments]
I’m planning on going to nursing school. I have a felony on my record from 15+ years ago. I can sit for the NCLEX but I have to take a few classes after getting my license. I had no idea this “disciplinary action” (Agreed Order) was going to be a permanent mark on my nursing record, my lawyer failed to mention that. What are the chances of me being able to get a good paying job after getting my license while having this mark on my record? submitted by /u/My_Shape_is_Round [link] [comments]
Still in the middle of my new grad preceptorship. I have 12 shifts left before I'm expected to work independently. I'm on day shift, and honestly I feel so overwhelmed by the pace. I feel like I'm constantly checking off tasks instead of really getting to know my patients. I'm learning a lot every shift, but I don't feel like I'm retaining much of it. I also feel embarrassed by how long it takes me to figure out what seem like basic things. I don't feel mentally sharp enough to adapt as quickly as I expected. Being around the managers makes me anxious, and even though my preceptor is still doing a lot of the work, I already feel like I'm drowning. I definitely don't feel ready to be on my own. I've been wondering if switching to nights would help. I feel like the slower pace and fewer interruptions might fit how I learn, but I don't know if that's wishful thinking or if it would actually make a difference. I'm also not sure how to bring it up with my manager. The hardest part is that I
Title. I’m teaching middle & high school for a dozen years now. I honestly see much worse behavior and much less support from parents & admin today than when I started, but there are also so many kids who are just kids and the supposed “behavior issues” they have can be chalked up to kids growing up, experiencing chemical changes in their brains, learning about the world, etc. I’ll admit I’m guilty of sometimes hopping online and venting about students, but does that necessarily mean that kids are so much worse today than 15-25 years ago? Or does it just seem that way because it’s so easy to post a horror story online? submitted by /u/hammnbubbly [link] [comments]
The beginning part occurred while I was NOT working. We had a patient at my work die. Coded and unable to be resuscitated. It was very unexpected. We don’t have things like this happen often. The day they died, they had their breakfast, they laughed, joked like normal and talked to everybody like nothing was wrong. Now after the chaos happened. I arrived to work like I normally would, about 15 minutes before my shift starts so I can get settled in and what not. I haven’t even clocked in and several nurses start telling me what happened (as mentioned above). I asked them did anybody make phone calls? Yes. I asked next if family saw the body. I was told not yet. I said ok does post mortem care need to be done? They said “Probably. Nobody’s been in there”. I said “wtf that poor patient? I’ll do it. I don’t want family to see them like that.” So I clocked in early. They were deceased for a while. About 5 hours at this point they’ve been dead. They’re not a coroners case so post mortem care
I am taking the American Red Cross BLS hybrid class. I already took the written test online, but I thought it was just a practice test. A pop-up this after I finished. I still have the 1-hour in-person class to attend. My question is: do I still need to take another written test, or is this my written test result and I only need to complete the skills practice in class? submitted by /u/Beautiful_Buffalo338 [link] [comments]
I’m a 10th year high school teacher, most of my experience is in middle school. This was my 2nd year in HS and I’ve had 4 preps since I started. This year I will finally be teaching what I hoped to teach so hopefully can be more specialized. Today I got my AP scores back and I am SO bummed. No 5s, a few surprise 2s. Most kids that I thought would pass did, but not by leaps and bounds as I had hoped. We have no pre recs and are not allowed to implement any requirements so I end up with a lot of kids that just want the GPA boost. I’m feeling good about the content at this point but I can’t feeling like absolute garbage, even though I know test scores are just one metric, and so much responsibility falls on the students and their own work ethic, but still. Big ugh. Just had to vent . Tagged as power of positivity because that’s what I need desperately 😪 submitted by /u/OtherCardiologist [link] [comments]
I'm a new grad nurse who just got there license and considering applying to a mental health facility near me. My question is if I do start with psych, will that ruin my chance of being at a hospital later ? Or will it still be seen as experience? Just don't want to tie myself down to one type of population just in case I hate it. Thanks for any advice ! submitted by /u/lilbeans23 [link] [comments]
Hey all, A little about me. I have taught AP Chemistry for a few years and have struggled teaching AP at times and getting kids to pass. I just wanted to put some reminders out about AP scores. Some people stress about them but keep in mind the following: It takes several years to become a good teacher. It takes several years of teaching an AP class to get good at teaching an AP class. You need time to try things out and change things based on your students. So if it is your first year or even second year teaching an AP class, don't worry so much. Try and improve. Student population matters a ton. There are some teachers that boast about getting so many 4's and 5's but they teach in an affluent district where kids really care about performing well and can afford 1 on 1 tutors. Variance occurs from year to year. I have had years where not a lot of students take the test and I have had years where I only have a few kids pass and I can usually identify that pretty early in the year. Don't
How do you like your position? I may take up a position in my hospital… Long story short, I work bedside but needed emergent back surgery a couple months ago. I need a safer position for my health and the long run. One of my worries is sitting for long periods? submitted by /u/humblebumblebee11 [link] [comments]
So I’ve never resigned after putting in my intent to return. I was offered a job the other day and am needing to send a resignation email. I have a few days to send it. I want to resign on decent terms. I’m unsure who to email other than the building principal. Should I text the principal first to thank them and explain my reason for leaving and then still send a formal email? I have no idea how to go about this. In the resignation email, do I mention what district I’ll be going to? Any tips are appreciated! submitted by /u/Otherwise-Set-4444 [link] [comments]
Teachers who have been through a formal complaint—I’d really appreciate hearing your story. I'm finding the whole experience incredibly draining, and one thing I'm struggling with is the fear of what comes afterward. If you've been through a complaint, did you ever worry about retaliation from the student or parent, or that you'd always be looking over your shoulder waiting for the next complaint? Did those fears turn out to be justified, or did they ease with time? I'd also love to hear how the process unfolded, how long it took, what the outcome was, and how you managed to move forward afterward. Whether the complaint was substantiated, dismissed, or found to be unsubstantiated, I'd genuinely appreciate hearing your experience. I think there are probably a lot of teachers carrying this anxiety quietly, and hearing from people who've come out the other side would mean a lot. submitted by /u/Spirited_Moose_6472 [link] [comments]
Hello! I'm looking for input from fellow teachers who have had to leave their classroom in the middle of the year. I'm a certified public school Integrated Pre-K teacher who is also currently 26 weeks pregnant. I am on a few childcare waiting lists for my little one to start daycare in January (due in October). However, after checking in with the care centers today, my confidence in being able to get a spot at any of them for January is shaken. Apparently most of their spots (even for their infant and toddler rooms) open in June or September, and as time goes on they seem less sure that I'll have a spot for January. We don't have family nearby that can take care of her until daycare can be lined up, so the only other option would be I stay home with her. I already told admin that I intend on returning to my classroom after maternity leave. I personally wouldn't be too upset about needing to stay home and enjoy my baby, but professionally I'm nervous about the idea and unsure of what co
Hi! I am a nurse with 13 years experience in many different specialties. I was offered a position working as a high school nurse and am wanting some insight! I have done school nursing; but only for elementary! I know the pay cut is a huge difference in many regions compared to other nursing specialties, but it’s the schedule along w holidays/time off that makes up for the pay to be on a similar schedule to my kids. I basically am wanting any feedback or input on what it’s like being a high school nurse! Any and all input is welcomed! A day in the life, things to expect, what ill commonly run into, immunizations/physicals and other needed medical documents I will be needing to organize, collect ect , questions to be sure to ask and clear w the district related to protocol/ my schedule/ my pay? Like I said; ANY AND ALL input is appreciated! 🤗 submitted by /u/fukouttahere0 [link] [comments]
I have applied to four pediatric jobs office jobs. I emailed three of them. Two of them have denied me. I called the 3rd one today, to see if I could request an interview. For context, I am a current LPN, in an LPN-RN bridge program. In our career development class, we were literally told that doing this can help us get noticed. The HR lady was like, “that’s not how this works, if we feel you’re a good fit, we’ll give you a call”. I partially understand, but also cried over it. I have to, and need a daylight mom-fri nursing job. I can not work outside of those hours because of child care availability. I only have one child, and I’m considering not having any more children because of how difficult it is to work, literally do anything. These jobs are few and far between in my area within 30 minutes. I will hopefully be graduating with my RN in December. Idk what to do anymore submitted by /u/Similar-but-diff [link] [comments]
I’m extremely sensitive to criticism and overthink/analyze everything work related and just wondering what you guys think of this email from my manager. I’m worried that doctors are complaining about me. I didn’t expect to receive an email about this as it was a very minor oversight, and sounds like one of the doctors is finding little things to complain about. Email from my manager: Hi, Can you please review and double review before contacting physicians about patients? They have noted that they are contacted about meds/orders that are already entered. Thank you for your attention to detail. If you want to speak with TL/CH before contacting the physician, please do so. My response: The only situation I can recall was last week when I contacted a physician about a PRN medication. If there were any other instances mentioned, I would appreciate knowing what they were just so I can become more aware of any patterns in my communications with the physicians that I may be unaware of, or if i
This is my second year teaching AP Bio. Last year, my pass rate was 90%. It was super successful. This year, we enrolled double the students than last year, so I anticipated scores to drop, but it dropped all the way to 60% this year, way more than I expected. My percentage of 4s and 5s went up, but I had a huge number of 2s. I expect fluctuations yearly as every year students are different but this was such a dramatic change. Anyone else have similar experiences so I can stop beating myself up over this? submitted by /u/Jaded_Interview5882 [link] [comments]
Zero interviews and scarce listings. I wasn't teaching in 2008, but I can't see how it is any better than it was then. I keep hearing: Just wait until May. Just wait until June. Just wait until July. Well just sub. Just move 500 miles away. Get a different endorsement. Then the narrative changes from "There's a huge teacher shortage nationwide" to "There's a shortage in SPED math middle school teachers in rural areas." Fucc this. Take your Chromebooks and shove them straight up your ass. submitted by /u/JimCap5 [link] [comments]
Ok, so I checked my scores today. This day always gets my heart rate up... I am so, so nervous checking! I taught 126 juniors AP English Language and Composition. 109 of them took the test in May. And after all the nerves to log in and check my scores, I ended up with a 92% pass rate, with 62 of those being a score of 4 or 5. I had one score of 1, and that kiddo had a D- in the class when it ended. My admin doesn't really note any successes with AP scores, which always bums me out a bit, but I thought I'd share, and this seems like a crowd that might care! submitted by /u/eBenson_TJB [link] [comments]