Public schools are essential to a healthy society. They provide a place for children to learn needed skills, gain knowledge, make friends, get a free meal, and explore new interests. Research shows that kids with a strong education are less likely to turn to crime, have poor health, or need government assistance.
There is a world of college majors to choose from in topics that range from broad to obscure. Over the years, there have been many trends and changes in the higher education industry. STEM is on the rise, liberal arts struggles, then surges again. The team at Student Choice gave us an illustrated look at these changes with a range of graphs showing us the popularity of majors between 2016 and 2023.
Teachers are essential to a successful society. A well-educated population benefits an entire country, yet in the U.S. not all teachers are treated the same. Salaries can vary greatly on a state-by-state basis. You’ll often find that states with a teacher shortage also offer the lowest pay.
What does student success look like in Kentucky? Advocacy organizations are working hard to up the game for the future of higher education. Learn more in the infographic below, courtesy of the Kentucky Student Success Collaborative.
The app, Brainscape, provides study tools for serious students, and their team noticed a fascinating statistic: students who use their app to study are putting in more and more hours, implying that their attention spans are improving. The team at Brainscape delved deeper into the data to get a true picture of the statistics and to find out why students who use their app are bucking the trends.
Not every state or district spends the same amount of money on each student’s education. In fact, the numbers can vary pretty widely. That’s why the team at PlaygroundEquipment.com decided to research just how much each state, and even each district spends on education per student.
Academic probation sounds really scary, as it puts your graduation at risk. Besides, it’s emotionally and psychologically burdensome as nobody wants to drop out because of poor performance or course requirements’ non-completion. Here is a detailed step-by-step guide with measures you should take to change your approach to studies and improve your academic knowledge and grades quickly.
Transfer students actually have quite a leg up in terms of finishing college. Learn more about this phenomena and how it might be your way toward a 4 year degree in the infographic below, courtesy of the Kentucky Student Success Collaborative.
There are many ways to succeed in college. Learn more about how gateway courses can lead to a lifetime of higher education success for students and beyond in the visual deep dive below, courtesy of Kentucky Student Success Collaborative.
Did you know that many college students don’t have enough to eat and some are even homeless? It doesn’t have to be this way. Learn more about how organizations are more mindfully supporting student basic needs in the visual deep dive below, courtesy of the Kentucky Student Success Collaborative.
