Strategies to Empower Students

Universal Design for Learning: Representation

Consider digital tools to help meet CAST’s Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Guidelines for representation.

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Universal Design for Learning: Action and Expression

Explore key concepts and digital options for the areas of action and expression within CAST’s Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Guidelines.

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Universal Design for Learning: Engagement

Explore learning design considerations for enhancing engagement by using CAST’s Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Guidelines.

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CAST Releases Universal Design for Learning Guidelines 3.0

Review an overview of the newly released Universal Design for Learning Guidelines 3.0 from CAST.

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Career Exploration with Roadtrip Nation

Discover the many free career-exploration resources that Roadtrip Nation has developed for students and educators, including an online course and a vast video library.

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Amazon Future Engineer Scholarships of Up to $40,000 Are Available

The Amazon Future Engineer program is once again awarding 400 high school seniors across the nation with scholarships of up to $40,000 each to attend the college or university of their choice.

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AVID’s Six Tutoring Principles for Student Success

Explore a tutorial model that features a scaffolded approach to help improve student performance, increase their mental well-being, and support their academic aspirations.

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Tutoring: Create a Safe Space for Learning

Place the student, not the content, at the center of your tutoring practice to build not just academic skills but also relational capacity.

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Tutoring With Inquiry Instead of Answers

Integrate inquiry into each phase of your tutorial process to help students develop multiple skills while owning their learning.

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What Is FAFSA, and Why Do I Need to Complete It?

Gain an understanding of student financial aid and the process for filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

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What Is Involved in the Financial Aid Application Process?

Explore the five parts of the financial aid process, including planning, completing the FAFSA, reviewing aid offers, receiving aid, and repaying loans.

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What Do Parents Need to Know About FAFSA and Financial Aid?

Learn the basic steps in the financial aid process and how parents can support their children through the process of applying for and funding their postsecondary education.

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Financial Aid Myths and Realities

Uncover the truths behind 12 common misunderstandings about financial aid.

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FAFSA and Financial Aid FAQs

Get quick answers to some of the most common questions about FAFSA and the financial aid process.