Rider University
Trenton, NJ:
For 50 years, Rider's Education Opportunity Program has changed student lives
For half a century, Rider University’s Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) has been changing lives. EOP is a state-sponsored program that was established in 1969 as a way to make college affordable for students who otherwise might not have been able to continue their education.
How Neighborhoods Influence Our Lives & Futures
Just as the home itself matters for its residents, the social environment of neighborhoods impact health outcomes. While physical components of neighborhoods are known to impact health, such as distance to resources like day care, schools and medical facilities, a growing body of research has found that the social environment is instrumental in health as …
Study finds parents still don't understand STEM job opportunities
Alcoa Foundation survey shows many parents support science and technical education but have misperceptions about careers in those fields.
Why K-12 Arts Education Is Worth Saving
Students who are exposed to arts education show promise in other academic areas and show behavioral benefits too. So why aren't all educators doing more to save these programs in K-12 schools?
How Can Education Foster Imagination and Creativity?
Insights about how to cultivate imagination from an all-star cast of educators
The Benefits of a Girls' School Education
An infographic that lays out a short, sharp, short, powerful case for girls education.
The Teenage Brain Is Wired to Learn—So Make Sure Your Students Know It
Thanks to the wonders of neuroplasticity, adolescents are primed to improve their performance in school—and beyond. Here’s how to help.
4 Steps to Funding an Education
How Can Schools Tap Into Parent Power For the Good of Students?
A program pays teachers to visit students at home and meet with their family. The home visits have helped parents become better-informed advocates for their kids and stronger allies with teachers.
How Immigrants Change the Housing Market
Foreign-born U.S. residents have a big impact on housing demand, property values, and racial segregation rates. But it’s not as simple as you might think.
Open-ended Questions to Encourage Conversation
Why is it important to ask students open ended questions? It encourages academic thinking and conversation, especially among English Language Learners. Get tips for using open ended questions in your classroom.
Innovative Practices are Connecting Youth with Education
Education is an important part of a child’s success. Good education connects young people with the tools they need to be empowered…
Do No Harm: Flexible and Smart Grading Practices
Have students take responsibility for their grades and behavior by strategically offering opportunities to redo assignments, retake tests, and reflect on their performance.
the Y : Four Tips that will Save Kids' Lives this Summer
The Y is committed to teaching kids water safety to reduce the rate of drowning.
Teaching Your Students How to Have a Conversation
Guest blogger Dr. Allen Mendler presents eight strategies for helping your students reclaim and master the lost art of conversation.
4 Examples of Personalized Learning in K-12 Education
How teachers are finding new ways to meet each individual student’s needs, skills, and interests.
Could Storytelling Be the Secret Sauce to STEM Education?
By exploring stories, learners can acquire a deeper understanding and appreciation of STEM.
Want Your Kids to Get a Good Education? Support Their Teachers’ Workplace Rights
A new lawsuit pits teachers’ rights against students’ access to quality education. That argument doesn’t hold water.
Can Project-Based Learning Close Gaps in Science Education?
An encouraging new report describes preliminary, first-year outcomes from a study of 3,000 middle school students that shows kids can, in fact, learn more in science classrooms that adopt a well-designed, project-focused curriculum.
Finding Community Service Opportunities that Match Your Interests
Finding community service opportunities that match your interests can be difficult for many high school students.
How Do We Get More People to Have Good Lives?
The forces contributing to contemporary class stratification are beyond the reach of the classroom alone.
