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In the weeks following Hurricane Katrina in 2005, New Orleans implemented significant changes to its education system. But the reforms may have excluded a lot of parents from decision-making.
Hillary Clinton’s US$350 billion college plan will need a doubling of the federal government’s funding to colleges. But this large expansion in federal dollars will not be without its own costs.
Asian-American kids are often viewed as high-achieving and smart. Does such a stereotype contribute to their academic success?
Despite the huge attention to intercollegiate sports, is the day of reckoning approaching?
Keeping a printed book in a campus library comes with steep costs. How are campus libraries evolving?
Traditionally, libraries provided a quiet space to read. Today’s libraries are taking on new roles and helping young people gain 21st-century skills.
Poetry is at the heart of technology. Did not Pythagoras find the connections between beautiful music and mathematics?
The US Embassy is open in Havana. Now American academics can begin strengthening ties with their counterparts in Cuba.
Teacher shortages have become severe, especially in certain parts of America. Here’s a close look at the often unnecessary and expensive teacher preparation programs.
Hillary Clinton recently announced a US$350 billion plan to make college free. But what students need for now is information that can help them make sound decisions about their college investment.
Do university and college websites give students enough information about how to prevent and respond to sexual assaults on campus? Here’s a reality check.
Historically black colleges account for only 3% of all colleges and universities. But, even today, 20% of black Americans earn their degrees at these schools.
For language learners, the two-way immersion program has shown high success rates. What makes the program so effective?
To understand the wide array of information in today’s world, we need a different kind of literacy. Some researchers call that ‘metaliteracy.’
Half of the schools in the eight-member Ivy League now have female presidents. What about colleges and universities outside the Ivy League?
Contrary to what some think, the battle against sexism in STEM has not been won, let alone reversed in favor of women.
Approximately one-third of the students who enroll for Advancement Placement courses end up not taking the test. Should states continue to provide financial incentives for taking AP courses?
Campus police have been in existence for only about 40 years or so. But they are taking on an ever bigger role.
President Obama wants to reopen access to Pell grants to prisoners. Studies show when men and women enroll in college programs, they are less likely to return to prison.
Who doesn’t want their students to be happy? But what contributes to students’ happiness?
Did your child just drop the F-bomb? What can you do?
Separation of disciplines in academia hurts our ability to innovate and solve big problems.
The Americans with Disabilities Act turned 25 on July 26. Some of the changes that it ushered in are reflected every day on our campuses, through technologies that allow people to learn and to work.
On July 26, America celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This law and its predecessors changed the lives of those with disabilities. This is Jim’s story.