Michael Higham

<div><p>UC San Diego, Class of 2012, B.A. in Political Science. Education Journalist occasionally diving into energy policy, with the aspiration of becoming the coolest high school teacher or college professor your kids ever had.</p&gt

Online Course Expansion Receives Backlash From San Jose Professors

San Jose State University campus, Credit: Creative Commons San Jose State University (SJSU) has been a leading campus in California with regards to online course expansion. It will be expanding

By Michael Higham

May 4, 2013

Online Course Expansion Receives Backlash From San Jose Professors

GOP Tells Education Department It Cannot Bypass Congress

Albert H. Teich / Shutterstock.com Thirty-four Republican representatives signed a letter, Apr. 30, sent to US Education Secretary Arne Duncan stating grievances on how education policy has been formed in

By Michael Higham

May 2, 2013

GOP Tells Education Department It Cannot Bypass Congress

Another Chance for California NCLB Waiver Complicated by Local Efforts

Credit: 360-edu.com The relationship between California and the federal government in terms of education policy has been tense. The U.S. Department of Education issues waivers from No Child

By Michael Higham

May 2, 2013

Another Chance for California NCLB Waiver Complicated by Local Efforts

Government Approval Rises and Falls With View of Public Education

According to the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) report titled, "Californians and Education," public opinion on Governor Brown's new school funding formula remains positive. However,

By Michael Higham

May 1, 2013

Government Approval Rises and Falls With View of Public Education

Sen. Rand Paul at CPAC: GOP Must Embrace Freedom

The Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) kicked off Thursday in its 40th annual rendition. Among its speakers was Senator Rand Paul (R-KY), who insisted the Republican Party needs to shift

By Michael Higham

March 15, 2013

Sen. Rand Paul at CPAC: GOP Must Embrace Freedom

As English Learning Students Under-Perform, Teaching Standards to Rise

Commission on Teacher Credentialing logo, ctc.ca.gov The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) is ready to hold teacher interns to higher standards with regards to English-learning (EL) instruction.

By Michael Higham

March 12, 2013

As English Learning Students Under-Perform, Teaching Standards to Rise

Sen. Rubio Education Policy Response is School Choice Legislation

Credit: rubio.senate.gov Cast aside the water bottles when looking into what Senator Marco Rubio's GOP State of the Union response outlined. The senator's speech

By Michael Higham

February 16, 2013

Sen. Rubio Education Policy Response is School Choice Legislation

Dr. Martin Luther King's 'I Have A Dream' 50 Years Later

http://youtu.be/smEqnnklfYs It has been 50 years since Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. stood at the steps of the Lincoln Memorial to let freedom ring across the nation.

By Michael Higham

January 21, 2013

Dr. Martin Luther King's 'I Have A Dream' 50 Years Later

STEM Education Impacting the Achievement Gap and Economy

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) has been a growing movement in education. It’s part of the public debate regarding school curriculum and reform. The related fields are also a

By Michael Higham

January 15, 2013

STEM Education Impacting the Achievement Gap and Economy

IVN Workshop: Search Engine Optimization for Journalists

What: Search Engine Optimization for Journalists Where: Google+ Hangout When: Thursday, January 17th 5pm PT/8pm ET Exposure and reaching a larger audience are key components to online journalism. Learning

By Michael Higham

January 14, 2013

IVN Workshop: Search Engine Optimization for Journalists

Chicago Educators Seek to Instill Academic Mindset Early On

Funding and budgeting takes center stage in the education debate for the United States, with achievement gap prevention as a focal point for education leaders. Instead of fighting for increased

By Michael Higham

January 8, 2013

Chicago Educators Seek to Instill Academic Mindset Early On

Human Trafficking in the US Extended to Guest Teaching Program

Credit: idt911blog.com It is not the common case of human trafficking in the US when federal guestworkers are financially exploited. Earlier this month, Nunag Tanedo v. East Baton Rouge

By Michael Higham

January 1, 2013

Human Trafficking in the US Extended to Guest Teaching Program