One of the most promising uses of technology in education seemed to be a cheap one: nudging text messages. Several studies in the mid 2000s found that cell phone messages were surprisingly effective at reminding students to fill out financial aid forms, as well as to apply to and enroll in college. Text messages to […]
Lessons From Abroad
There’s lots of evidence that American higher education could be doing significantly better. But how? It’s a question The Hechinger Report set out to answer by visiting countries on three continents and examining their new higher-education agendas. Our stories will be appearing in major publications over several months. You can also follow our blog on these issues.
