Research shows that campus employment and relationships with peers help college students succeed.
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Forming study groups and reaching out to professors can greatly improve a first-year student’s chances for success.
Math problems take on new meaning in this class that combines rhymes and verse with math instruction.
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A math professor explains how he prepares future teachers to use poetry in their math instruction.
A new study found that those with student loans are more likely to delay medical, dental and mental health care.
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College students who postpone medical care to save money end up paying for it down the line in the form of worse health, a researcher contends.
Participants at Harvard marching at a rally protesting the Supreme Court’s ruling against affirmative action on July 1, 2023.
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In their lawsuits against affirmative action, Students For Fair Admission claimed to want to protect Asian Americans. A law professor explains why the Supreme Court ruling doesn’t achieve that goal.
Students often have the wrong idea about what their peers think is acceptable.
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People often privately feel uncomfortable about bad behavior they see around them but mistakenly believe their peers don’t share their concerns.
In the U.S., almost 2 million people are in prison.
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Only 218 programs offer credit-bearing college programs in prison. That’s about to change.
Academic performance improves when schools ban smartphones, research shows.
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The 2023 Global Education Monitoring Report proposed restrictions on the use of technology in the classroom.
Research shows there is a lack of awareness among young people of the urban planning profession.
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A project to upgrade a high school playing field led to a book on how to inspire more young people to pursue careers as urban planners.
Affirmative action for college students in Brazil led to better employment prospects for those who benefited from the policy.
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Research has found that race-neutral policies were not enough to achieve diversity in Brazil’s higher education system. Three scholars probe what that means for the United States.
Critics of legacy admissions argue they maintain racial hierarchies that disproportionately benefit white students.
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Some colleges grant preferential treatment in the admission process to children of alumni. A researcher examines what’s behind people’s support for the practice.
Research shows that at least 17% of the population experiences high levels of math anxiety.
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College students can benefit from not taking math courses in their freshman year, new research shows.
The Supreme Court rejected President Joe Biden’s plan to eliminate $430 billion in student loan debt.
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The Supreme Court rejected President Joe Biden’s student loan program that aimed at delivering up to $20,000 of relief per borrower.
A person protests outside of the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., on June 29, 2023.
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Three legal experts weigh in on what the Supreme Court’s ban on race in college admissions means for students, colleges and universities, and the nation’s future.
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.