Students who attend for-profit colleges on average have higher student loan debt than those who attend public institutions.
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Students told researchers that the cost of going to a for-profit college changed over time and eventually became too much to bear.
‘Affinity’ graduations for certain groups take place on campuses throughout the U.S.
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‘Affinity’ graduations have drawn the scorn of some conservatives, but research suggests they serve a vital function for students of color.
Befriending other Black queer students can build a sense of safety and connection.
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The new book “Black and Queer on Campus” explores the range of experiences that Black LGBTQ students face at colleges across the US.
Effects of biases can snowball over time.
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Teachers judged the same math work differently based on whether the work was associated with male or female names.
Ad agencies developed distinct ads for the U.S. military to reach different demographics over the years.
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The US military’s switch to an all-volunteer force in 1973 led to a series of magazine ads that sought to portray military service as a way for women and people of color to move up in society.
Feelings of isolation can affect academic outcomes.
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Latino youths often feel more at home in after-school programs and in the community than they do in school. A sociologist explores why.
Self-expression and storytelling are among the primary objectives that young aspiring activists seek to achieve online.
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For some teens on social media, TikTok and Twitter aren’t all about selfies or the latest craze in online “challenges.” Some teens are using social media to advocate for social justice.
Only 15% of adults in prison have earned a postsecondary degree or certificate – either before or while being incarcerated.
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With the expansion of Second Chance Pell grants, more colleges and universities will soon offer degree programs to students in prison.
Nearly 7 in 10 undergrad respondents had thought about taking a break due to stress, according to a new study.
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A new survey found that many people avoid college due to stress. A course design expert says it doesn’t have to be that way.
Business deals can focus on much more than profits.
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Students learn the art of dealmaking can involve much more than money.
AI creates potential for more personalized learning.
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A scholar explains how artificial intelligence systems can revolutionize the way students learn.
A college admission letter might come from a school you haven’t applied to – or even heard of.
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More and more colleges are offering admission to students who never applied.
Bans on critical race theory target teachers and curriculums.
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A new database shows that efforts to ban critical race theory are pervasive throughout the United States.
A new book titled ‘The Love Jones Cohort’ examines the lifestyles of middle-class Black Americans.
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A sociologist interviewed dozens of middle-class Black singles about their friendships, freedom and dating lives.
Claudine Gay will become Harvard’s second female president and first Black president in July 2023.
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Despite what’s happening on the most prestigious campuses, fewer than a third of presidents at American colleges and universities are women.
Math scores plummeted during the COVID-19 pandemic. What will it take to raise them back up?
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Nearly four decades after President Ronald Reagan proclaimed the first National Math Awareness Week, math readiness and enrollment in college math programs continue to decline.
Academic gains made over the past four decades have begun to erode.
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Polarization among the public and politicians threatens to undermine educational progress made over the past few decades.
The state takeover is based largely on one school.
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Political power and a history of racism lurk behind the recent state takeover of the Houston public school system.
For many teachers, grading is an individualized effort – not one consistent with other teachers.
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A scholar of grading explains how teachers can do a better job of reporting what grades represent, and what they are for.
A character from ‘The Boondocks’ is depicted in street art in Los Angeles during the time of the Black Lives Matter protests of 2020.
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A sociology professor uses the popular ‘Boondocks’ cartoon to explore contemporary issues of race in American society.