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Love this, and knowing Jeri, I'll bet she learned at least 3-4 things that will improve Cengage's offerings. Here at Pragmatic Institute, when we train product managers for other companies, we focus extensively on what we call NIHITO (Nothing Important Happens In The Office). Its a borderline mandate that product managers get out into the market and listen directly to customers for met and unmet needs. That a Chief People Officer is practicing NIHITO speaks to Cengage's customer focus. Way to go!

Brian Raines thoughtfully explains the continuing challenges faced by those of us who come to the profession from atypical circumstances. He also exemplifies the life-changing power of higher education. As we continue to grapple with the many challenges facing higher ed, it is essential to stay focused on stories like Brian's. I often wonder what the world would be like had we not spent most of human history excluding people from education and limiting their potential based on accidents of birth. While we will never know what we could have created, it is clear to me that destroying a system that in a very short time has created incredible intellectual capital, improved the human condition immensely, and overall made our world a better place is foolish. Yes, higher ed needs to be made better. We need to prioritize student success and support, we need to embrace meaningful intellectual diversity, we need to be better citizens of the spaces we occupy. However, there is no scenario in which those shortcomings warrant the wholesale destruction of the best system of education the world has ever known. Many of us on the inside know this and are fighting to protect one of our country's most valuable assets. Those of you on the outside need to join us in the fight. The world's most creative and successful economy was built on the foundation created by higher education. Destroy the foundation and the structure will crumble.

?In this episode of The Grit, The Grind, The Game Ahead, host Sonia Klein and student-athlete Owen DeCourcy talk about the passion that drives him to excel in Water Polo and University of Redlands.?#BluChipAthletes #GoBluChip #TheGGGAhead.

Schools get a lot of flak these days. Right from the curriculum to standardised testing pressure and overcrowded classrooms. But let’s take a moment to recognise and appreciate all the teachers and the impact they create on students. - David Beckham credits his PE teacher for his football career. - Oprah Winfrey credits her teacher for believing in her potential. - Stephen Hawking credits his teacher for his interest in physics. + millions more across the world are crushing it in their fields because of their school teachers. Educators shape the future. And this is the driving force for all the work we do at Local Education. Teachers: ???Spark curiosity ???Build confidence ???Make learning exciting The UK needs a better system to bridge the gap between teachers and schools—and we’re leading the charge. All to create an impact like this ??

Since everyone is talking about the Thunder, we might as well talk about Thunder Fellows as well….. The third cohort is a wrap. Here are a few highlights: - Over $700,000 in scholarships awarded to our high school seniors - 100% of our HS graduates to attend college this fall - Two (2) HS graduates earned four-year, full-tuition scholarships (University of Tulsa) - Three (3) HS graduates to attend HBCUs (Clark Atlanta, Howard, Spellman) - Three (3) College Fellows received summer internships (so far!) Here are a few easy ways you can engage with our program: Advocate & Recruit – Encourage students & families to join our mailing list at www.ThunderFellows.org for the latest updates on the summer application process Follow Us! – Stay connected across social media platforms (@ThunderFellows) Contact Us! If you or your business would like to host an intern, present a class/presentation, drop me a message. #ThunderUp, #AlwaysOnward, #OnceAFellowAlwaysAFellow

The Best Graduation Speech of 2024 Is Absolutely Obvious, and It All Comes Down to Just 1 Word. A rainy day and an abbreviated speech, but some very useful lessons were shared. Robert Hale Jr.'s address to the graduates of the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth was truly memorable. He gave $1,000 in cash to each graduate, with $500 for them to keep and $500 to give away to someone in need. Certainly, giving money to graduates is a sure way to win hearts. However, the speech was more than just a generous gesture. From humble beginnings of washing dishes to becoming a dot-com billionaire, Hale shared his journey of success, failure, and redemption. It's a powerful story of resilience and giving back to the community. Watch the video at the bottom of the article to witness Hale's inspiring message unfold. It's a reminder that success is not just about personal achievements but also about lifting others up. Kudos to Robert Hale Jr. for an impactful and memorable graduation speech. https://lnkd.in/ezuMgb_N (skip video to 2:25)

Count me among the students Judy Brown helped during her 43 years at Watkinson School . As a new educator, here are some #wordsofwisdom I gleaned from Judy's career: ?? Keep your humanity front and center. Often, this advice is applied in the context of interacting with students (e.g: see students as human), but I think that it is easier to be human as a student—especially if you happen to be a student with one or more marginalized identity—if the people in power who you interface with (that means educators in all roles) first own their own fallibility—and lives outside of work! An easy way to set these kind of humanity-affirming (and thus healthy) expectations: Explicitly say when you check your emails/other work communications in your email signature, syllabus, or any other student-facing information page. If you, for example, work from 9 to 5 on Mondays through Fridays then, this way, a student who sends an email at 6 PM at Friday KNOWS that you are not blowing them off if you respond at 9 AM on Monday. Another (more fun) way to display your humanity is to have mementos in your office or virtual space, inviting conversation about hobbies and other non-work dimensions of life. (No person is one-dimensional!) ?? ?? ?? Don't forget about SMART goals. At least for me, this is something I tend to slip with as the school year / semester goes on, but they're called SMART goals for a reason! And they're smart for students and educators alike! Start a meeting with discussion of goals named (and preferably written or in some other way made "tangible") last time. End a meeting with articulation of new goals and/or refinement of previously-articulated goals. Ambition is important, but ambition without direction is a recipe for burnout. And victories of any size are revitalizing—and call for celebration! ?? ?? In case you need a reminder of what SMART goals are: Specific Measurable Achievable Relevant Time-Based ?? Always maintain a curiosity stance. Enter as a co-investigator, not the judge. Combine your expertise (e.g: of a program's GPA requirements, of your class' rules around late work, etc.) with the expertise of the student (e.g: career goals, circumstances that led to work not being completed on-time, etc.). You are on the same team! And even if you do not get the result that you want, there is always a learning experience to be gleaned. ?? ?? What lessons have you learned from retiring educators who touched your life? Please share in this space! ?? #grateful #reflection #educator

Great perspective on the North Carolina power grid.

Another full-circle moment! Last week, I had the privilege of accompanying our latest cohort of students to Christ Church, Oxford, supporting them as they explore university admissions and higher education opportunities. Reflecting on nearly 3.5 years at Thinking Black, I'm overwhelmed by the impact we've made. From trips to publishing agencies to student publications, celebration days, and creating decolonised essay content on identity, community, and heritage - all centered on Black scholarship. It all began with a chance encounter that led me to the ACT essay prize, where I wrote my first academic piece for the 'Our Time is Now' module: "Why didn't the Tottenham riots turn into a revolution?" That moment was truly transformative. It gave me the skills and confidence to professionally articulate my thoughts and feelings while embracing my own experiences - I still vividly remember where I was and how I felt during those riots. As I prepare to take a brief hiatus from Thinking Black to pursue my master's degree, I'm filled with both sadness and excitement. Sad to step back from this life-changing organisation, but thrilled to watch it grow, develop, and adapt to support even more students. To all young Black individuals out there: please get involved with Thinking Black in any way you can - participate, work with us, or simply keep an eye on our progress. The future is bright, and I can't wait to see where we go from here! #ThinkingBlack #HigherEducation #BlackScholarship #FullCircleMoment

I wrote a reflection on my experiences of teaching modern British history and being an historian in a social sciences department for Twentieth Century British History's first outing as Modern British History: https://lnkd.in/gjYf5p7y There's more to explore through the issue's teaching forum as well as its delve through its archives to think about the future of modern British history!