https://www.forbes.com/education/en-usForbes - EducationCopyright 2022 Forbes Media LLC https://www.forbes.com/sites/petergreene/2022/07/13/the-supreme-court-killed-a-fifty-year-old-test-for-church-and-state-separation-will-we-miss-it/ So what was the Lemon Test, and who will miss it now that it’s gone? Peter Greene, Senior Contributor Peter Greene, Senior Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/petergreene/ content_62cf1bc309feb3000113108b Wed, 13 Jul 2022 16:26:57 -0400 2022-07-14T04:07:39-04:00 So what was the Lemon Test, and who will miss it now that it’s gone? Education /education Leadership /leadership Education /education leadership https://www.forbes.com/sites/scottpulsipher/2022/07/13/higher-education-must-invest-in-students-not-the-other-way-around/ In reality, it’s about students’ return on their investment—which opportunities did the degree unlock, and how do those translate into economic and social mobility? Scott Pulsipher, Contributor Scott Pulsipher, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/scottpulsipher/ content_62cec891dbb40c0001cbc519 Wed, 13 Jul 2022 09:43:04 -0400 2022-07-14T04:07:44-04:00 In reality, it’s about students’ return on their investment—which opportunities did the degree unlock, and how do those translate into economic and social mobility? Education /education Leadership /leadership Education /education https://www.forbes.com/sites/jimcowen/2022/07/13/north-dakota-focuses-on-making-its-school-boards-engines-for-student-success/ Using Covid recovery funds provided by the federal government, North Dakota has embarked on an effort to train its school boards to be much more effective, a blueprint that could benefit other states. Jim Cowen, Contributor Jim Cowen, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/jimcowen/ content_62ceba815825710001623988 Wed, 13 Jul 2022 08:46:46 -0400 2022-07-14T04:07:39-04:00 Using Covid recovery funds provided by the federal government, North Dakota has embarked on an effort to train its school boards to be much more effective, a blueprint that could benefit other states. Education /education Leadership /leadership Education /education Decision Maker Content decisionmaker leadership https://www.forbes.com/sites/michaeltnietzel/2022/07/13/sources-university-of-michigan-will-select-santa-j-ono-to-be-its-new-president/ The University of Michigan will announce that Santa J. Ono, currently president of the University of British Columbia, will be its new president, according to reports from the Detroit Free Press, Detroit News and others. Michael T. Nietzel, Senior Contributor Michael T. Nietzel, Senior Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/michaeltnietzel/ content_62cdfccdd1da5300018e3a9b Wed, 13 Jul 2022 07:19:30 -0400 2022-07-14T04:07:46-04:00 The University of Michigan will announce that Santa J. Ono, currently president of the University of British Columbia, will be its new president, according to reports from the Detroit Free Press, Detroit News and others. Education /education Leadership /leadership Education /education leadership https://www.forbes.com/sites/tomvanderark/2022/07/13/developing-career-clarity-in-high-school/ The huge decline is a function of an improving job market, what were often lousy pandemic learning conditions, and increasing college costs and fear of the new worst case scenario—debt without a degree. Tom Vander Ark, Contributor Tom Vander Ark, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/tomvanderark/ content_62cd9fe4a7db8e000123b5b3 Wed, 13 Jul 2022 05:15:00 -0400 2022-07-14T04:07:45-04:00 The huge decline is a function of an improving job market, what were often lousy pandemic learning conditions, and increasing college costs and fear of the new worst case scenario—debt without a degree. Education /education Leadership /leadership Education /education leadership https://www.forbes.com/sites/rodberger/2022/07/12/byjus-divya-gokulnath-unapologetically-shatters-the-glass-ceiling-with-more-to-come/ The storytellers of the future might want to reset their horizon line for the voices and footsteps of a woman who has only just turned the page on the script of a lifetime. You can call her Divya; this storyteller will call her, ‘next.’ Rod Berger, Contributor Rod Berger, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/rodberger/ content_62cd79cadbb40c0001b1004d Tue, 12 Jul 2022 17:48:50 -0400 2022-07-13T05:03:39-04:00 The storytellers of the future might want to reset their horizon line for the voices and footsteps of a woman who has only just turned the page on the script of a lifetime. You can call her Divya; this storyteller will call her, ‘next.’ Education /education Leadership /leadership Education /education leadership https://www.forbes.com/sites/nataliewexler/2022/07/12/why-3-popular-infographics-on-reading-dont-tell-the-whole-story/ How do kids learn to read? Three widely used infographics try to answer that question, but they leave out some crucial information. Natalie Wexler, Senior Contributor Natalie Wexler, Senior Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/nataliewexler/ content_62cdbca3dbb40c0001f43fa5 Tue, 12 Jul 2022 14:55:50 -0400 2022-07-13T05:03:45-04:00 How do kids learn to read? Three widely used infographics try to answer that question, but they leave out some crucial information. Education /education Leadership /leadership Education /education leadership https://www.forbes.com/sites/rodberger/2022/07/12/healthcare-entrepreneurs-educate-the-next-generation-of-providers/ The impact of that seismic effort might be felt for generations to come as the ‘Great Resignation’ does not appear to discriminate amongst professional fields. Rod Berger, Contributor Rod Berger, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/rodberger/ content_62cd97fedbb40c0001d18d52 Tue, 12 Jul 2022 14:50:24 -0400 2022-07-13T05:03:46-04:00 The impact of that seismic effort might be felt for generations to come as the ‘Great Resignation’ does not appear to discriminate amongst professional fields. Education /education Leadership /leadership Education /education leadership https://www.forbes.com/sites/yassprize/2022/07/12/how-arizona-has-made-great-education-accessible-and-sustainable/ The latest, groundbreaking new law in Arizona allows 1.1 million public school parents to use their state tax dollars to choose the educational pathway they believe best meets the needs of their children. Janine Yass, Contributor Janine Yass, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/ content_62cd80de09feb3000174aa03 Tue, 12 Jul 2022 11:53:54 -0400 2022-07-13T11:44:35-04:00 The latest, groundbreaking new law in Arizona allows 1.1 million public school parents to use their state tax dollars to choose the educational pathway they believe best meets the needs of their children. Education /education Leadership /leadership Education /education Decision Maker Content decisionmaker https://www.forbes.com/sites/kristenmoon/2022/07/12/four-red-flags-to-look-out-for-with-direct-medical-programs/ Competitive direct medical programs allow aspiring doctors to simultaneously apply to the undergraduate and its partnered medical school. Here are four red flags to look out for when considering a direct medical program. Kristen Moon, Contributor Kristen Moon, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/kristenmoon/ content_627988c4481b6900017ed968 Tue, 12 Jul 2022 05:33:00 -0400 2022-07-13T05:03:40-04:00 Competitive direct medical programs allow aspiring doctors to simultaneously apply to the undergraduate and its partnered medical school. Here are four red flags to look out for when considering a direct medical program. Education /education Leadership /leadership Education /education leadership https://www.forbes.com/sites/michaeltnietzel/2022/07/12/incoming-northwestern-president-rebecca-blank-reveals-cancer-diagnosis-steps-down-from-post/ Rebecca M. Blank, the incoming president of Northwestern University, announced Monday that she will be unable to serve as the university’s president because she has been diagnosed with an “aggressive form of cancer,” requiring that she begin immediate treatment. Michael T. Nietzel, Senior Contributor Michael T. Nietzel, Senior Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/michaeltnietzel/ content_62cd2d79f40255000193948d Tue, 12 Jul 2022 05:21:12 -0400 2022-07-13T05:03:39-04:00 Rebecca M. Blank, the incoming president of Northwestern University, announced Monday that she will be unable to serve as the university’s president because she has been diagnosed with an “aggressive form of cancer,” requiring that she begin immediate treatment. Education /education Leadership /leadership Education /education leadership https://www.forbes.com/sites/tomvanderark/2022/07/12/sparknc-to-ignite-pathways-to-high-tech-employment/ Incubated by The Innovation Project with support from the North Carolina legislature, SparkNC is a cooperative of 17 North Carolina school districts that will advance career pathways to high tech employment. Tom Vander Ark, Contributor Tom Vander Ark, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/tomvanderark/ content_62cc790cfbb3070001b2ba82 Tue, 12 Jul 2022 05:15:00 -0400 2022-07-13T05:03:46-04:00 Incubated by The Innovation Project with support from the North Carolina legislature, SparkNC is a cooperative of 17 North Carolina school districts that will advance career pathways to high tech employment. Education /education Leadership /leadership Education /education leadership https://www.forbes.com/sites/rodberger/2022/07/11/zakat-foundation-of-america-redefines-humanity-one-sponsor-at-a-time/ The Zakat Foundation of America celebrates 20 years of giving. The Orphan Sponsorship Program illustrates both the challenge and opportunity to alter historical approaches to match child, need, and sponsor in a more balanced effort to realize sustainable results across gender and age of orphan. Rod Berger, Contributor Rod Berger, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/rodberger/ content_62ccaebddbb40c000113b75d Mon, 11 Jul 2022 20:00:01 -0400 2022-07-11T20:00:01-04:00 The Zakat Foundation of America celebrates 20 years of giving. The Orphan Sponsorship Program illustrates both the challenge and opportunity to alter historical approaches to match child, need, and sponsor in a more balanced effort to realize sustainable results across gender and age of orphan. Education /education Leadership /leadership Education /education leadership https://www.forbes.com/sites/rodberger/2022/07/11/student-well-being-at-forefront-of-education-sector/ Recent report points to an April Institute of Education Sciences survey, indicating that 70% of public schools have seen increased mental health services sought by students. Rod Berger, Contributor Rod Berger, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/rodberger/ content_62ccb3fbdbb40c000117a823 Mon, 11 Jul 2022 19:48:04 -0400 2022-07-12T03:33:49-04:00 Recent report points to an April Institute of Education Sciences survey, indicating that 70% of public schools have seen increased mental health services sought by students. Education /education Leadership /leadership Education /education Decision Maker Content decisionmaker leadership https://www.forbes.com/sites/rodberger/2022/07/11/principals-club-offers-stability-to-a-fragile-education-ecosystem/ A recent Wallace Foundation reports how a National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) survey revealed that four out of ten principals expect to leave the profession in the next three years. The Principal's Club, headed up by Dr. Omega W. Wilson , looks to provide an answer. Rod Berger, Contributor Rod Berger, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/rodberger/ content_62cca44c1b2ec00001016c31 Mon, 11 Jul 2022 18:51:21 -0400 2022-07-12T03:33:48-04:00 A recent Wallace Foundation reports how a National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) survey revealed that four out of ten principals expect to leave the profession in the next three years. The Principal's Club, headed up by Dr. Omega W. Wilson , looks to provide an answer. Education /education Leadership /leadership Education /education leadership https://www.forbes.com/sites/marybethgasman/2022/07/11/its-what-you-know-not-how-you-acquired-it/ Over 20 years ago, SkillSurvey started to pursue the idea of improving reference-checking in hiring processes, including the elimination of bias. To date, the platform has been used by over 50 million applicants and over 4,500 employers. Marybeth Gasman, Contributor Marybeth Gasman, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/marybethgasman/ content_62c345f3d2de7c000153a15d Mon, 11 Jul 2022 15:32:16 -0400 2022-07-12T03:33:45-04:00 Over 20 years ago, SkillSurvey started to pursue the idea of improving reference-checking in hiring processes, including the elimination of bias. To date, the platform has been used by over 50 million applicants and over 4,500 employers. Education /education Leadership /leadership Education /education https://www.forbes.com/sites/petergreene/2022/07/11/there-are-new-rules-governing-federal-grants-for-charter-schools-what-difference-will-they-make/ It should be possible to offer greater stability and protection for students and families without choking the charter sector entirely. Peter Greene, Senior Contributor Peter Greene, Senior Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/petergreene/ content_62cc56c1dbb40c0001be3e5d Mon, 11 Jul 2022 14:31:47 -0400 2022-07-12T03:33:40-04:00 It should be possible to offer greater stability and protection for students and families without choking the charter sector entirely. Education /education Leadership /leadership Education /education leadership https://www.forbes.com/sites/yassprize/2022/07/11/how-democrats-and-republicans-can-rally-behind-an-education-freedom-bull-market/ States from West Virginia to Arizona are investing education assets in families, giving them direct control over how to spend the assets that are reserved for their children’s education, instead of leaving it in the hands of inefficient governments to spend on their behalf. Janine Yass, Contributor Janine Yass, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/ content_62c8a73431d5510001049c38 Mon, 11 Jul 2022 10:09:32 -0400 2022-07-12T03:33:49-04:00 States from West Virginia to Arizona are investing education assets in families, giving them direct control over how to spend the assets that are reserved for their children’s education, instead of leaving it in the hands of inefficient governments to spend on their behalf. Education /education Leadership /leadership Education /education https://www.forbes.com/sites/nickmorrison/2022/07/11/your-chances-of-doing-well-at-school-are-higher-if-your-older-sibling-did-well-too/ You are more likely to go to university if you have an older sibling who goes to university first, according to a new study. Nick Morrison, Contributor Nick Morrison, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/nickmorrison/ content_62c2b876f5019500019d43dd Mon, 11 Jul 2022 07:51:19 -0400 2022-07-12T03:33:42-04:00 You are more likely to go to university if you have an older sibling who goes to university first, according to a new study. Education /education Leadership /leadership Education /education leadership https://www.forbes.com/sites/katiedelgado/2022/07/08/hey-tech-lady-mentorship/ Finding a genuine mentor can be invaluable to your career. So be sure to tell your mentors how much they mean to you. Think of it as reverse encouragement, to keep the mentorship coming. Hey Tech Lady, Forbes Staff Hey Tech Lady, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/katiedelgado/ content_62bc6e4a06c65c00010def6e Mon, 11 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -0400 2022-07-12T03:33:43-04:00 Finding a genuine mentor can be invaluable to your career. So be sure to tell your mentors how much they mean to you. Think of it as reverse encouragement, to keep the mentorship coming. Careers /careers Leadership /leadership Careers /careers Innovation /innovation Education /education ForbesWomen /forbeswomen Leadership Strategy /leadership-strategy Diversity, Equity & Inclusion /diversity-equity-inclusion Editors' Pick editors-pick https://www.forbes.com/sites/edwardconroy/2022/07/10/democratic-proposal-would-expand-federal-financial-aid-to-dream-students/ A Democratic spending proposal would expand federal financial aid to DACA recipients, helping them pay for college. Edward Conroy, Contributor Edward Conroy, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/edwardconroy/ content_62c9fdb2f4025500017585c0 Sun, 10 Jul 2022 08:30:00 -0400 2022-07-11T04:15:57-04:00 A Democratic spending proposal would expand federal financial aid to DACA recipients, helping them pay for college. Education /education Leadership /leadership Education /education https://www.forbes.com/sites/michaeltnietzel/2022/07/09/university-of-southern-california-receives-historic-gift-for-its-history-department/ The University of Southern California has received a $15 million gift for its Department of History from Elizabeth Van Hunnick, an alumna of USC. The university described the donation as the largest single gift ever for a USC humanities department. Michael T. Nietzel, Senior Contributor Michael T. Nietzel, Senior Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/michaeltnietzel/ content_62c88ab0dbb40c0001dec2e4 Sat, 09 Jul 2022 06:00:00 -0400 2022-07-09T06:00:00-04:00 The University of Southern California has received a $15 million gift for its Department of History from Elizabeth Van Hunnick, an alumna of USC. The university described the donation as the largest single gift ever for a USC humanities department. Education /education Leadership /leadership Education /education Decision Maker Content decisionmaker leadership https://www.forbes.com/sites/ryancraig/2022/07/08/ccr-creedence-clearwater-revival-or-college--career-readiness/ College and career readiness (CCR) is way off balance, with states and school districts privileging college over career and apprenticeship. Ryan Craig, Senior Contributor Ryan Craig, Senior Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/ryancraig/ content_62c2f76e2d1e82000182b5f5 Fri, 08 Jul 2022 09:00:00 -0400 2022-07-08T09:00:00-04:00 College and career readiness (CCR) is way off balance, with states and school districts privileging college over career and apprenticeship. Education /education Leadership /leadership Education /education leadership Education https://www.forbes.com/sites/michaeltnietzel/2022/07/07/the-fallout-continues-us-news-pulls-columbia-university-from-its-2022-rankings/ U.S. News & World Report has unranked Columbia University from several rankings in the current 2022 edition of Best Colleges after the university failed to respond to multiple requests that it substantiate data it had previously submitted. Michael T. Nietzel, Senior Contributor Michael T. Nietzel, Senior Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/michaeltnietzel/ content_62c731e8162424000148b0be Thu, 07 Jul 2022 15:51:02 -0400 2022-07-08T03:34:14-04:00 U.S. News & World Report has unranked Columbia University from several rankings in the current 2022 edition of Best Colleges after the university failed to respond to multiple requests that it substantiate data it had previously submitted. Education /education Leadership /leadership Education /education leadership https://www.forbes.com/sites/nataliewexler/2022/07/07/how-gestures-can-help-students-learn/ Having students make hand gestures connected to what they’re learning can help them remember new information, including vocabulary. Natalie Wexler, Senior Contributor Natalie Wexler, Senior Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/nataliewexler/ content_62c5f0d374642000010aa4c7 Thu, 07 Jul 2022 11:07:40 -0400 2022-07-12T10:08:33-04:00 Having students make hand gestures connected to what they’re learning can help them remember new information, including vocabulary. Education /education Leadership /leadership Education /education leadership