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The Impact of Digital Tools on Student Writing and How Writing is Taught in Schools – by Kristen Purcell, Judy Buchanan, Linda Friedrich. July 16, 2013 “A survey of teachers who instruct American middle and high school students finds that digital technologies are impacting student writing in myriad ways and there are significant advantages from …
Chronicle of Higher Education: Most States Increased Need-Based Grants in 2011: “Over all, state spending on student financial aid increased at the same time higher education was still being propped up with money from the federal stimulus. Money for need-based grants grew 6 percent from 2010 to 2011, while merit aid declined more than 9 percent.”
Postsecondary Institutions and Price of Attendance in 2012-13; Degrees and Other Awards Conferred: 2011-12; and 12-Month Enrollment: 2011-12: First Look (Provisional Data): “This First Look report is a revised version of the preliminary report released on May 21, 2013. It includes fully edited and imputed data from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) fall …
Developing an E-Curriculum: Reflections on the Future of Legal Education and on the Importance of Digital Expertise – Oliver R. Goodenough, Vermont Law School; Harvard University – Berkman Center for Internet & Society, April 22, 2013 Chicago-Kent Law Review, Summer 2013, Forthcoming Vermont Law School Research Paper 13-13 “Legal practice and legal education are both …
Parents, Schools and the Digital Divide – Developing Online Safety Knowledge in Partnership with Parents and Schools, Professor Andy Phippen, Professor of Social, Responsibility in IT, Plymouth University. July 2013 “Technology and the online world undoubtedly play a large part in the majority of young people’s lives. It is rare to encounter young people who …
“Many children and adolescents in the United States have grown accustomed to a sedentary lifestyle. Currently, less than half of youth meet the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommendation of at least 60 minutes of daily vigorous to moderate-intensity physical activity. This increases youths’ health risks and can …
“The Affordable Care Act was passed by Congress and then signed into law by the President on March 23, 2010. On June 28, 2012, the Supreme Court rendered a final decision to uphold the health care law… Role of Libraries – ALA Policy B.8.11, The Role of Libraries in Providing E-Government and Emergency Services (Old …
“Access to stores that carry healthy, affordable food can play an important role in people’s nutrition and overall health. Ensuring access to healthy food is a priority for USDA and a key component of First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move! initiative. Two years ago, USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) first released the Food Desert Locator, an …
Via LLRX.com – Obama speech and PTA-Amazon alliance validate LibraryCity’s K-12 priorities: Now how about a national digital library endowment? David Rothman continues to expand upon the seminal foundation he has built with his critical advocacy for American libraries to do more to meet the digital content needs not just of K-12 students but also …
U.S. Department of Education: “Which colleges have the highest and lowest tuition and net prices? Use the options below to generate a report on the highest (top 5%) and lowest (bottom 10%) academic year charges for each sector. Tuition reports include tuition and required fees. Net price is cost of attendance minus grant and scholarship …
World Database of Happiness Archive of research findings on subjective enjoyment of life Directed by: Ruut Veenhoven, Erasmus University Rotterdam, Happiness Economics Research Organization “Structure of the collections – The World Database of Happiness is an archive of research findings on subjective enjoyment of life. It brings together findings that are scattered throughout many studies …
Financial Aid for Students: Online Resources, Laura L. Monagle, Information Research Specialist, June 17, 2013 This report identifies various online sources for planning and acquiring funds for postsecondary education. Students themselves are often in the best position to determine which aid programs they may qualify for and which best meet their needs. This list includes …
