Matt Zalaznick

Matt Zalaznick is a life-long journalist. Prior to writing for District Administration he worked in daily news all over the country, from the NYC suburbs to the Rocky Mountains, Silicon Valley and the U.S. Virgin Islands. He's also in a band.

2 big problems that could be caused by a financial aid staffing crisis

Staffing shortages are reaching crisis levels in financial aid offices, leaving administrators concerned about serving students adequately and remaining in compliance.

Why COVID isn’t the only reason enrollment declines are getting worse

Declining enrollment is declining across all higher ed sectors is evidence of growing doubts among students and families about the purpose of higher education

How micro-credentials are helping higher ed master the post-COVID moment

As professional pathways take hold across higher ed, soft-skills are now as central to instruction as are the technical skills taught in these accelerated credential programs.

Academic advocacy on 2 campuses is helping more students cross the finish line

Reaching struggling students before even they know they have a problem is key to "academic advocacy," an emerging high-touch advising model that prioritizes retention and completion.

How COVID shift to virtual is helping Idaho reimagine online learning

The sudden shift to remote learning kicked into high gear the creation of a statewide digital course sharing network by Idaho's eight public colleges and universities.

Do Asian American applicants lose out to diversity push at elite colleges?

Acceptance rates at highly selective colleges are lower for Asian Americans, but that's likely because they are also much more likely to apply, Georgetown University study finds.

RWU law requires course covering critical race theory

With the debate over critical race theory and education raging in parts of the U.S., Roger Williams University School of Law requires a new course on race's enduring impact on the U.S. justice system. 

Dozens of higher ed groups blast critical race theory bans

Efforts to restrict critical race theory infringe "on the right of faculty to teach and of students to learn," a broad coalition of historians, faculty and administrators says.

Controversy over critical race theory hits higher ed

Kansas' state universities must generate a list of courses that cover critical race theory after a state senator asked the Board of Regents to look into the topic.

4 PLCs strengthen education-to-employment pipeline

Four communities will bring together high school educators, community college faculty, workforce development professionals, community organizations and business owners.

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