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				<title>Donna Laurie replied to the discussion The Heat is On: Welcome to the Summer Vibes 2026 Contest! in the forum Welcome</title>
				<link>https://learn.acue.org/topic/the-heat-is-on-welcome-to-the-summer-vibes-2026-contest/page/2/#post-169115</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 16:42:55 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://learn.acue.org/topic/the-heat-is-on-welcome-to-the-summer-vibes-2026-contest/page/2/#post-169115"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> The Heat is On: Welcome to the Summer Vibes 2026 Contest!</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>I learned that I work well under pressure.. Impossible deadlines aren&#8217;t so impossible after all.</p>
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				<title>Melissa Steinhardt replied to the discussion The Heat is On: Welcome to the Summer Vibes 2026 Contest! in the forum Welcome</title>
				<link>https://learn.acue.org/topic/the-heat-is-on-welcome-to-the-summer-vibes-2026-contest/#post-169079</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 15:18:59 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://learn.acue.org/topic/the-heat-is-on-welcome-to-the-summer-vibes-2026-contest/#post-169079"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> The Heat is On: Welcome to the Summer Vibes 2026 Contest!</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>I’m apparently more chill than I realized. My campus is about to be uprooted for at least three years to build an MLB stadium, and I’m surprisingly calm about it.</p>
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				<title>Melissa Steinhardt replied to the discussion New Research: Measuring the Impact of Effective Teaching in the forum Welcome</title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 15:09:41 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://learn.acue.org/topic/new-research-measuring-the-impact-of-effective-teaching/#post-169045"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> New Research: Measuring the Impact of Effective Teaching</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>Timothy,</p>
<p>I think I understand your point about retrieval being the key factor in retention. However, I’m not sure I’d separate that from teaching itself. Intentional instructional design can create the conditions for retrieval practice and repeated application. </p>
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				<title>Timothy Crist replied to the discussion New Research: Measuring the Impact of Effective Teaching in the forum Welcome</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 20:50:44 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://learn.acue.org/topic/new-research-measuring-the-impact-of-effective-teaching/#post-168990"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> New Research: Measuring the Impact of Effective Teaching</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>That&#8217;s interesting, Meghan. But I wouldn&#8217;t think teaching would be the reason for the student&#8217;s retention of information. It would have to be that the students are retrieving the information and using it regularly. And that would point directly to the learning science (see Make it Stick). Perhaps the learning science is manifesting itself in&hellip;</p>
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				<title>Timothy Crist reached the commons launch leader recognition Engagement Champion: Engagement Champions are recognized for their [&#133;]</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 20:50:44 -0400</pubDate>

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				<title>jmonserrmdc-edu Jorge Monserrate replied to the discussion The Heat is On: Welcome to the Summer Vibes 2026 Contest! in the forum Welcome</title>
				<link>https://learn.acue.org/topic/the-heat-is-on-welcome-to-the-summer-vibes-2026-contest/#post-168986</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 20:01:47 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://learn.acue.org/topic/the-heat-is-on-welcome-to-the-summer-vibes-2026-contest/#post-168986"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> The Heat is On: Welcome to the Summer Vibes 2026 Contest!</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>I&#8217;m realizing how the adaptability needed in teaching has positively affected my day-to-day life, the unexpected surprises. I moved my mother to an assisted living facility two weeks ago. Both of us needed to adapt, particularly her. We&#8217;re doing great!</p>
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				<title>Ranada Samuel replied to the discussion The Heat is On: Welcome to the Summer Vibes 2026 Contest! in the forum Welcome</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 19:48:05 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://learn.acue.org/topic/the-heat-is-on-welcome-to-the-summer-vibes-2026-contest/#post-168985"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> The Heat is On: Welcome to the Summer Vibes 2026 Contest!</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>I learned that my authentic humor is well received and encouraged. </p>
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				<title>Ranada Samuel reached the commons launch leader recognition Engagement Champion: Engagement Champions are recognized for their [&#133;]</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 19:48:05 -0400</pubDate>

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				<title>Kelly Williamson started the discussion The Heat is On: Welcome to the Summer Vibes 2026 Contest! in the forum Welcome</title>
				<link>https://learn.acue.org/topic/the-heat-is-on-welcome-to-the-summer-vibes-2026-contest/</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 19:14:08 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://learn.acue.org/topic/the-heat-is-on-welcome-to-the-summer-vibes-2026-contest/">The Heat is On: Welcome to the Summer Vibes 2026 Contest!</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p><span>We’re celebrating the transition from &#8220;study mode&#8221; to &#8220;summer mode&#8221; with our Summer Vibes Contest! </span><b>Starting today, May 6, we’re giving away prizes every single week to keep those good vibes going through June. <img alt="Sunny" class="emojioneemoji" src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/2600.png" /></b></p>
<p><b>How It Works: </b><span>Every week, we’ll drop a new question right here in Commons. Share your answer, photo, or story in the comments of that&hellip;</span></p>
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				<title>Randall Hammock reached the commons launch leader recognition Commons Trailblazer: This level recognizes those who take the first steps [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://learn.acue.org/news-feed/p/24935/</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 17:11:44 -0400</pubDate>

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				<title>Mary Misiunas reached the commons launch leader recognition Commons Trailblazer: This level recognizes those who take the first steps [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://learn.acue.org/news-feed/p/24933/</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 16:36:22 -0400</pubDate>

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				<title>Kelly Williamson posted an update: Join Aspen Institute CEO Daniel R. Porterfield and [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://learn.acue.org/news-feed/p/24930/</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 15:37:05 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Join Aspen Institute CEO Daniel R. Porterfield and ACUE&#8217;s Andrew Hermalyn tomorrow for a chat on how shifting our institutional mindsets can truly transform student success.</b> It’s a timely conversation you won&#8217;t want to miss—<a href="https://learn.acue.org/event/fireside-leadership-chat-mindset-matters-with-daniel-r-porterfield/" rel="nofollow"><b>R</b><b>egister here to join us</b>!</a> </p>
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				<title>Meghan Snow replied to the discussion New Research: Measuring the Impact of Effective Teaching in the forum Welcome</title>
				<link>https://learn.acue.org/topic/new-research-measuring-the-impact-of-effective-teaching/#post-168909</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 15:05:29 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://learn.acue.org/topic/new-research-measuring-the-impact-of-effective-teaching/#post-168909"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> New Research: Measuring the Impact of Effective Teaching</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>Great point!  ACUE has done some research with partners to look at what impact can be detected as they continue their academic career.  We&#8217;ve seen students do better in their subsequent courses after taking a gateway course with a certified faculty member, and better across all their courses (taught by non-certified faculty) when they&#8217;ve&hellip;</p>
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				<title>harrisepalmbeachstate-edu replied to the discussion Weekly Round-Up: May 1, 2026 in the forum Welcome</title>
				<link>https://learn.acue.org/topic/weekly-round-up-may-1-2026/#post-168820</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 16:56:46 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://learn.acue.org/topic/weekly-round-up-may-1-2026/#post-168820"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> Weekly Round-Up: May 1, 2026</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>This collaboration marks a move from survival to systemic competition. By pursuing R1 status collectively, these 15 HBCUs are demanding a seat at the table where the nation&#8217;s most important scientific and social problems are solved, ensuring that Black intellectual labor is properly funded and recognized.</p>
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				<title>Valerie Morphew reached the commons launch leader recognition Commons Trailblazer: This level recognizes those who take the first steps [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://learn.acue.org/news-feed/p/24899/</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 15:04:38 -0400</pubDate>

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				<title>Timothy Crist replied to the discussion New Research: Measuring the Impact of Effective Teaching in the forum Welcome</title>
				<link>https://learn.acue.org/topic/new-research-measuring-the-impact-of-effective-teaching/#post-168773</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 14:35:26 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://learn.acue.org/topic/new-research-measuring-the-impact-of-effective-teaching/#post-168773"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> New Research: Measuring the Impact of Effective Teaching</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p><span>&#8220;higher student evaluations of course quality </span><span>and teaching excellence.&#8221;</span></p>
<p>This is good news. But we are still not assessing long-term learning. Having so much emphasis on teaching, rewarding student compliance with course rubrics, and grade production removes the focus on student learning.</p>
<p>I can&#8217;t help but wonder what our teaching practices,&hellip;</p>
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				<title>Kelly Williamson started the discussion New Research: Measuring the Impact of Effective Teaching in the forum Welcome</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 13:39:47 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://learn.acue.org/topic/new-research-measuring-the-impact-of-effective-teaching/">New Research: Measuring the Impact of Effective Teaching</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p><b>You’ve put in the hours, refined your craft, and prioritized the success of your students, and now, there is powerful independent evidence to celebrate that investment. <img alt="Star Struck" class="emojioneemoji" src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f929.png" /></b></p>
<p>The following findings from a large-scale study by researchers at Sam Houston State University highlight exactly how your commitment to professional development is transforming&hellip;</p>
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				<title>Ashaki Rouff reached the commons launch leader recognition Commons Trailblazer: This level recognizes those who take the first steps [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://learn.acue.org/news-feed/p/24892/</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 21:55:25 -0400</pubDate>

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				<title>Evan Hess reached the commons launch leader recognition Commons Trailblazer: This level recognizes those who take the first steps [&#133;]</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 19:21:24 -0400</pubDate>

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				<title>Sandra B Whaley reached the commons launch leader recognition Commons Trailblazer: This level recognizes those who take the first steps [&#133;]</title>
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				<title>Kelly Williamson posted an update: Get ready to find your "fizz"! Tomorrow, we’re sitting [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://learn.acue.org/news-feed/p/24854/</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 12:49:19 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Get ready to find your &#8220;fizz&#8221;! <b>Tomorrow, we’re sitting down with <span>Flower Darby</span></b> <b>to dive into her latest book, <a href="https://learn.acue.org/event/between-the-lines-acues-talk-hour-featuring-flower-darby-the-joyful-online-teacher/" rel="nofollow">The Joyful Online Teacher: Finding Our Fizz in Asynchronous Classes.</a></b></p>
<p>We’ll be <span>giving away several copies of the book</span> to those in attendance! There’s still time to secure your spot &#8211; <span></span><a href="https://learn.acue.org/event/between-the-lines-acues-talk-hour-featuring-flower-darby-the-joyful-online-teacher/" rel="nofollow"><span>register here</span>.</a> </p>
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				<title>Jonathan H posted an update in the group Teaching with AI: Hi guys. English PhD teaching 19-24 student [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://learn.acue.org/news-feed/p/24845/</link>
				<pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 19:16:09 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi guys. English PhD teaching 19-24 student Communication courses in various modalities. Love to get students reading on paper and writing by hand, but still want to make use of the LLMs to design lessons&#8230;.</p>
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				<title>Filiz Yalcin reached the commons launch leader recognition Engagement Champion: Engagement Champions are recognized for their [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://learn.acue.org/news-feed/p/24842/</link>
				<pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 01:43:12 -0400</pubDate>

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				<title>Filiz Yalcin reached the commons launch leader recognition Commons Trailblazer: This level recognizes those who take the first steps [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://learn.acue.org/news-feed/p/24837/</link>
				<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 21:28:00 -0400</pubDate>

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				<title>jmonserrmdc-edu Jorge Monserrate replied to the discussion Weekly Round-Up: May 1, 2026 in the forum Welcome</title>
				<link>https://learn.acue.org/topic/weekly-round-up-may-1-2026/#post-166698</link>
				<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 15:57:15 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://learn.acue.org/topic/weekly-round-up-may-1-2026/#post-166698"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> Weekly Round-Up: May 1, 2026</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>Great article from the Washington Post. It reinforces the importance of collaboration and partnership with a variety of Institutions that gear to inclusivity. These have been challenging times and we must try to establish connections with well-known, or not, Institutions to share pedagogical experiences with the different teaching&hellip;</p>
<p><span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-24824"><a href="https://learn.acue.org/topic/weekly-round-up-may-1-2026/#post-166698" rel="nofollow"> Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>Jason Riddle reached the commons launch leader recognition Commons Trailblazer: This level recognizes those who take the first steps [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://learn.acue.org/news-feed/p/24817/</link>
				<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 14:03:27 -0400</pubDate>

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				<title>Gail Clarke started the discussion Weekly Round-Up: May 1, 2026 in the forum Welcome</title>
				<link>https://learn.acue.org/topic/weekly-round-up-may-1-2026/</link>
				<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 14:00:29 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://learn.acue.org/topic/weekly-round-up-may-1-2026/">Weekly Round-Up: May 1, 2026</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>This week’s Round-Up highlights how institutions are strengthening research, teaching, and learning in response to evolving expectations. </p>
<p>Happy reading!  </p>
<p>Gail  </p>
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<p><b><i>Historically Black Colleges Team Up to Pursue Top Research Status  </i></b></p>
<p><i>The Washington Post</i> | April 29, 2026 | Susan Svrluga   </p>
<p>In this <i>Washington Post</i> article, Susan Svrluga reports&hellip;</p>
<p><span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-24816"><a href="https://learn.acue.org/topic/weekly-round-up-may-1-2026/" rel="nofollow"> Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>Stella Smith reached the commons launch leader recognition Commons Trailblazer: This level recognizes those who take the first steps [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://learn.acue.org/news-feed/p/24810/</link>
				<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 06:44:26 -0400</pubDate>

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				<title>Shannon Johnson reached the commons launch leader recognition Engagement Champion: Engagement Champions are recognized for their [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://learn.acue.org/news-feed/p/24798/</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:50:35 -0400</pubDate>

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				<title>Shannon Johnson reached the commons launch leader recognition Commons Trailblazer: This level recognizes those who take the first steps [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://learn.acue.org/news-feed/p/24797/</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:32:48 -0400</pubDate>

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				<title>Jackie Humble reached the commons launch leader recognition Commons Trailblazer: This level recognizes those who take the first steps [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://learn.acue.org/news-feed/p/24796/</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:28:40 -0400</pubDate>

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				<title>steven-mocklervertoeducation-org reached the commons launch leader recognition Commons Trailblazer: This level recognizes those who take the first steps [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://learn.acue.org/news-feed/p/24790/</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:05:46 -0400</pubDate>

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				<title>Donna Laurie reached the commons launch leader recognition Commons Trailblazer: This level recognizes those who take the first steps [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://learn.acue.org/news-feed/p/24775/</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:47:12 -0400</pubDate>

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				<title>Debbie Walker reached the commons launch leader recognition Commons Trailblazer: This level recognizes those who take the first steps [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://learn.acue.org/news-feed/p/24773/</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:36:03 -0400</pubDate>

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				<title>Robb Erwin reached the commons launch leader recognition Top Founding Contributor: This prestigious award is reserved for those who have [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://learn.acue.org/news-feed/p/24755/</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:48:03 -0400</pubDate>

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				<title>Dana reached the commons launch leader recognition Engagement Champion: Engagement Champions are recognized for their [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://learn.acue.org/news-feed/p/24754/</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:09:36 -0400</pubDate>

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				<title>Dana reached the commons launch leader recognition Commons Trailblazer: This level recognizes those who take the first steps [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://learn.acue.org/news-feed/p/24736/</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:52:34 -0400</pubDate>

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				<title>Asher Kuny reached the commons launch leader recognition Commons Trailblazer: This level recognizes those who take the first steps [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://learn.acue.org/news-feed/p/24728/</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:35:05 -0400</pubDate>

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				<title>Kelly Williamson replied to the discussion Weekly Round-Up: April 24, 2026 in the forum Welcome</title>
				<link>https://learn.acue.org/topic/weekly-update-april-24-2026/#post-165999</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:59:01 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://learn.acue.org/topic/weekly-update-april-24-2026/#post-165999"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> Weekly Round-Up: April 24, 2026</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>What great timing, thanks for sharing what you found. </p>
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				<title>Kelly Williamson started the discussion New ACUE Endorsement Launches This Week: Holistic Student Support! in the forum Welcome</title>
				<link>https://learn.acue.org/topic/new-acue-endorsement-launches-this-week-holistic-student-support/</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:46:05 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://learn.acue.org/topic/new-acue-endorsement-launches-this-week-holistic-student-support/">New ACUE Endorsement Launches This Week: Holistic Student Support!</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>Endorsements are your ticket to demonstrating continued engagement, learning, and expertise in the most pressing, specialized areas impacting higher education today and the perfect complement to our nationally recognized <a target='_blank' href="https://acue.org/offerings/certifications/#Certification-in-Effective-Teaching" rel="noreferrer noopener" rel="nofollow">Certification in Effective Teaching</a>. You deliver exceptional teaching, and now we’re helping you stay current and recognized&hellip;</p>
<p><span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-24710"><a href="https://learn.acue.org/topic/new-acue-endorsement-launches-this-week-holistic-student-support/" rel="nofollow"> Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>Rebecca Thurman reached the commons launch leader recognition Commons Trailblazer: This level recognizes those who take the first steps [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://learn.acue.org/news-feed/p/24700/</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:09:49 -0400</pubDate>

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				<title>John Sizemore reached the commons launch leader recognition Commons Trailblazer: This level recognizes those who take the first steps [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://learn.acue.org/news-feed/p/24692/</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:39:19 -0400</pubDate>

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				<title>Denise Arellano reached the commons launch leader recognition Commons Trailblazer: This level recognizes those who take the first steps [&#133;]</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:24:33 -0400</pubDate>

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				<title>Kelly Williamson posted an update: Something new in Commons: Meet the team behind a [&#133;]</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:54:39 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Something new in Commons:</b> Meet the team behind a national Smartphones in Education research program spanning 18 institutions to hear exactly what they’ve discovered about the 28 waking years students are on track to spend on their phones.</p>
<p><a href="https://learn.acue.org/event/students-spend-94-days-a-year-on-their-cellphones-what-can-we-do/" rel="nofollow">Register here to hear their findings firsthand</a> and learn how they are helping students successfully trade&hellip;</p>
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				<title>Nuray Oncul reached the commons launch leader recognition Commons Trailblazer: This level recognizes those who take the first steps [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://learn.acue.org/news-feed/p/24681/</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:59:43 -0400</pubDate>

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				<title>Tanya Scotece replied to the discussion Weekly Round-Up: April 24, 2026 in the forum Welcome</title>
				<link>https://learn.acue.org/topic/weekly-update-april-24-2026/#post-165777</link>
				<pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 00:10:40 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://learn.acue.org/topic/weekly-update-april-24-2026/#post-165777"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> Weekly Round-Up: April 24, 2026</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>Thank you Professor Clarke. Just returned from Houston for our accreditation annual conference: ABFSE &#8211; it is the regulating board of funeral service programs in the US. Similar discussions in that forum that were addressed here. One take a way from the conference was that there are large gaps industry wide which makes it challenging for all&hellip;</p>
<p><span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-24667"><a href="https://learn.acue.org/topic/weekly-update-april-24-2026/#post-165777" rel="nofollow"> Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>Gail Clarke started the discussion Weekly Round-Up: April 24, 2026 in the forum Welcome</title>
				<link>https://learn.acue.org/topic/weekly-update-april-24-2026/</link>
				<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:58:34 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://learn.acue.org/topic/weekly-update-april-24-2026/">Weekly Round-Up: April 24, 2026</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>This week’s Weekly Round-Up highlights how colleges are responding to shifting workforce demands, evolving student pathways, and the growing need for career-connected learning experiences. <span>You can find related content in ACUE’s Quick Studies under the Preparing Workforce-Ready Students and AI in Higher Ed tabs.</span></p>
<p>Happy reading! </p>
<p>Gail </p>
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<p><b><i>Students Are&hellip;</i></b></p>
<p><span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-24652"><a href="https://learn.acue.org/topic/weekly-update-april-24-2026/" rel="nofollow"> Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>Kelly Williamson posted an update in the group Teaching with AI: Happy FRIDAY! Have you explored our latest Quick Study,  [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://learn.acue.org/news-feed/p/24651/</link>
				<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:27:46 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Happy FRIDAY! Have you explored our latest Quick Study, <b><i><a href="https://learn.acue.org/my-courses/leveraging-ai-as-a-study-partner/" rel="nofollow">Leveraging AI as a Study Partner</a>,</i></b> yet? We&#8217;d love to hear how you might incorporate the student resources as well as study strategies in our classes. &#x1f4bb;</p>
<p>If you want to learn more about the opportunities in the Quick Study, check out our <b><a href="https://learn.acue.org/quick-study-inside-look-leveraging-ai-as-a-study-partner/" rel="nofollow">Inside Look!</a></b> </p>
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				<title>Christine Pipitone reached the commons launch leader recognition Engagement Champion: Engagement Champions are recognized for their [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://learn.acue.org/news-feed/p/24623/</link>
				<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:04:02 -0400</pubDate>

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				<title>Hua Zheng reached the commons launch leader recognition Engagement Champion: Engagement Champions are recognized for their [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://learn.acue.org/news-feed/p/24609/</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:36:09 -0400</pubDate>

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