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.
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.
A protest led by the Black Student Union at the University of Washington at Seattle, 1968.
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Washington isn’t a state that typically comes to mind in discussions about student-led protests from the Civil Rights Movement. A Black history professor seeks to change that with a new book.
Educators are increasingly turning to hip-hop to engage young people in school.
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Once considered a novelty in school, hip-hop has spawned an array of educational programs and initiatives that are reshaping the way educators teach and how students learn.
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.
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.
Americans are expected to bet $167 billion on sports in 2029.
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As sports betting becomes more prevalent, so do the risks to college athletes, gaming experts argue.
Black students reported stress as a result of trying to downplay their cultural identities.
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Black students told a researcher they felt conflicted about hiding parts of themselves in order to get ahead.
The estimated cost of President Biden’s student loan cancellation program is $430 billion.
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An estimated 40 million borrowers could be affected by a pair of cases before the Supreme Court that could block the Biden administration’s plan to cancel student debt.
Educational software has a long history, but chatbots could help students excel like never before.
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ChatGPT could lead to substantial learning gains if it’s used as a tutor, an online learning specialist says.
A tent covers the body of the alleged gunman at Michigan State University.
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A gunman at Michigan State University shot dead three people before taking his own life. Two criminologists explain how the incident fits a pattern of campus attacks.
Travel restrictions can disrupt the best-laid plans.
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An international education expert offers five tips for students planning to study overseas in a post-pandemic world.
Suicide attempts have risen dramatically among Black youths in recent years.
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Self-blame was found to be associated with experiencing suicidal thoughts.
Whether on paper or computerized, standardized tests may be in decline.
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An increasing number of colleges aren’t interested in seeing applicants’ standardized test results.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis campaigns for re-election during a rally on November 7, 2022.
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The GOP leadership renewed its pledge to resist public education that includes painful discussions on race and racism in America.