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DEPARTING THOUGHTS These Professors Were Thinking About Quitting. So They Turned to Social Media. By Wyatt Myskow Scholars who want an off-ramp are finding communities on Facebook, Reddit, and other online forums. ADVERTISEMENT BACKGROUNDER Why They Left: Five Stories From Professors of Color Who’d Had Enough By Brianna Hatch, Beth McMurtrie, Wyatt Myskow, and Megan Zahneis They started out eager and optimistic. Then came the casual racism, the isolation, and the financial strain. EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY An Overseas Ed-Tech Firm Wants to Buy 2U. What Could That Mean for Colleges? By Taylor Swaak The industry’s shifting terrain could leave institutions with new program partners — and potentially differing agendas.
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TEACHING One Way to Kick Off Your First Class By Beckie Supiano A professor shares a fun way to make a first impression on students. THE NEW SEMESTER How to Teach a Good First Day of Class By James M. Lang The first day of class is crucial both for your students and for you. This guide will help you make opening day as effective as possible.
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Views IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Admin 101: Partner Hiring for Staff Members By David D. Perlmutter What to consider when candidates you’ve recruited ask about finding a staff position for their partner.
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