Fixing Michigan’s teacher shortage isn’t just about getting more recruits
By: Gail Richmond, Professor of Education, Michigan State University Nearly 500 of Michigan’s 705 school districts reported teaching vacancies in the fall of 2023. That’s up from 262 districts at the beginning of the 2012 school year. The number of vacancies is likely an undercount, because this number does not include substitutes or unqualified teachers […]
Friends with unexpected benefits – working with buddies can improve performance
By: Leda Stawnychko, Associate Professor of Strategy and Organizational Theory, Mount Royal University Warren Boyd Ferguson, PhD student, Educational Leadership, University of Calgary We routinely work together with other people. Often, we try to achieve shared goals in groups, whether as a team of firefighters or in a scientific collaboration. When working together, many people […]
Gen Z is struggling to find work: 4 strategies to move forward
By: Leda Stawnychko, Associate Professor of Strategy and Organizational Theory, Mount Royal University Warren Boyd Ferguson, PhD student, Educational Leadership, University of Calgary As the school year comes to a close, young Canadians entering the job market are facing one of the toughest hiring seasons in years. Despite their drive to build careers and connections, many Gen Z […]
Rethinking the MBA: Character as the educational foundation for future business leaders
By: Andrew J. Hoffman, Holcim (US) Professor of Sustainable Enterprise, Ross School of Business, School for Environment & Sustainability, University of Michigan Programs to help students discern their vocation or calling are gaining prominence in higher education. According to a 2019 Bates/Gallup poll, 80% of college graduates want a sense of purpose from their work. In […]
Technology is supposed to decrease teacher burnout – but we found it can sometimes make it worse
By: David T. Marshall, Associate Professor of Educational Research, Auburn University, Teanna Moore, Associate Researcher at Accessible Teaching, Learning and Assessment Systems, University of Kansas, Timothy Pressley, Associate Professor of Psychology, Christopher Newport University When we set out to study pandemic-related changes in schools, we thought we’d find that learning management systems that rely on […]
From Pressure to Preparedness: How to Jumpstart Your Hiring Week
By: Jobbing.live When that urgent requisition hits your inbox—panic can quickly set in. You’re already behind. Roles need filling, teams need stability, and the clock is ticking. That overwhelming pressure is real—and it’s happening across departments, right now. But here’s the good news: pressure doesn’t have to mean chaos. With Jobbing.live’s on-demand interview scheduling and AI […]
Why power skills – formerly known as ‘soft skills’ – are the key to business success
By: Sandra Sjoberg, Vice President and Dean, Academic Programs, Western Governors University School of Business What does it take to lead through complexity, make tough decisions and still put people first? For me, the answer became clear during a defining moment early in my career – one that changed my path entirely. Today I am […]
Why the traditional college major may be holding students back in a rapidly changing job market
By: John Weigand, Professor Emeritus of Architecture and Interior Design, Miami University Colleges and universities are struggling to stay afloat. The reasons are numerous: declining numbers of college-age students in much of the country, rising tuition at public institutions as state funding shrinks, and a growing skepticism about the value of a college degree. Pressure is mounting […]
In LGBTQ+ storybook case, Supreme Court handed a win to parental rights, raising tough questions for educators
By: Charles J. Russo, Joseph Panzer Chair in Education and Research Professor of Law, University of Dayton The Supreme Court tends to save its blockbuster orders for the last day of the term – and 2025 was no exception. Among the important decisions handed down June 27, 2025, was Mahmoud v. Taylor – a case of particular interest […]
Harvard fights to keep enrolling international students – 4 essential reads about their broader impact
By: Jason C.K. Chan, Professor of Psychology, Iowa State University, Zohara Assadipour, Graduate Student in Cognitive Psychology, Iowa State University Inserting brief quiz questions into an online lecture can boost learning and may reduce racial achievement gaps, even when students are tuning in remotely in a distracting environment. That’s a main finding of our recent […]