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May 19, 2023May 19, 2023
Georgetown students work to close the digital divide across DC public schools

The 2023 Georgetown Public Policy Challenge grand prize was awarded to William Macci (L’24) and Sparsha Muralidhara (G’23) for their proposal to improve digital access for students in Washington, DC, public schools.

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May 21, 2021
Federal officials announce broadband internet discount for Pell Grant recipients

Approximately 6.5 million Pell Grant recipients may be eligible for a new Federal Communications Commission program offering discounts on broadband internet service and devices.

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May 1, 2020May 1, 2020
Colleges providing teletherapy amid COVID-19 disruptions

In the wake of campus closures, colleges and universities are transitioning to online counseling to support students’ mental health in unique settings and across state borders.

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October 25, 2019
Colleges use predictive analytics to recruit students by socioeconomic factors

Online tracking software is helping schools with limited resources to identify and court students of interest. But the institutional goals shaping those algorithms may exclude low-income students with limited internet access.

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August 23, 2019August 23, 2019
Predictive analytics tools can help boost completion. Could they also reinforce racial inequities?

More than 1,400 colleges and universities are using predictive analytics systems to identify, support, and sometimes redirect students at risk of failing in their intended major, but critics caution that the technology could have unintended consequences.

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August 9, 2019August 9, 2019
Poor internet service a significant hurdle for students at tribal colleges

Spotty broadband access and slow internet connections in Native American territories are impeding education and quality of life at tribal colleges and universities, according to the American Indian Higher Education Consortium.

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June 21, 2019June 21, 2019
Out of sight, out of mind? Not anymore, for some ‘stopped-out’ students.

Looking to improve outcomes and enrollment, colleges are partnering with edtech startups to bring back students who have withdrawn from college but would re-enroll with the right prompts and support.

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April 12, 2019April 12, 2019
Schools leverage AI to boost accessibility of course materials

Schools are partnering with AI companies to process accessibility requests, assist professors and translators, and personalize learning.

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January 18, 2019February 28, 2019
Digital alerts: The power—and peril—of nudging students

Digital alerts can help students stay in school and graduate, or they can create discouraging noise. Education Dive explores colleges’ evolving use of nudges to increase student success.

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October 18, 2018
Opinion: Technology crucial in supporting first-gen students

Digital tools should be a central component of colleges’ efforts to support first-generation students’ academic transition, engagement, and persistence.

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