February 2026 Posts

High school student sitting at a table doing homework with notes and headphones, alongside the quote: “Homework favors students who have resources at home, such as internet access, college-educated guardians, tutors, and quiet settings.”
February 10, 2026

Considerations for Equitable Grading 

by Kira Campagna

Listen to The Harvard EdCast podcast episode Grading for Equity (32:00)  In my senior core capstone class for elementary education majors, we were recently asked to listen to The Harvard EdCast podcast titled “Grading for Equity”. The podcast featured Joe Feldman, who…

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February 6, 2026

The Long View of High-Impact Educational Practices 

by Jessie L. Moore 

High-impact educational practices (HIPs) like capstone experiences, internships, study away, and undergraduate research are associated with substantial learning gains for post-secondary students. Nearly two decades of research demonstrates benefits for students’ college completion, deep learning, and engagement (Kuh 2008; Brownell and Swaner 2010; Kuh and O’Donnell…

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February 5, 2026

The Agility Imperative for Career Readiness

by Jessie L. Moore

60-Second SoTL – Episode 72 What do employers actually think about higher education’s role in preparing students for an uncertain future? This episode features the latest employer report from the American Association of Colleges and Universities: Finley, Ashley. 2025. The Agility…

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February 3, 2026

Generative AI and Non-Majority Students: Risks and Benefits 

by Amanda Sturgill

Generative AI offers both potential and limitations for minoritized and disabled students. Recent publications show a clear tension: these tools can expand—making access and participation a reality for some learners who might have been excluded.  At the same time, generative tools have the potential to strengthen the very…