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What does it take to get into college? Here’s a snapshot.How should college admissions be determined? A recent survey of U.S. admissions officers sheds light on what they say matters most.
First LookFormer Navy Seal starts new mission: collegeAs a 52-year-old former Navy Seal James Hatch is not a traditional freshman, but Yale says he's just the kind of student they want.
International students in the US: Different experiences at the borderWhile a Palestinian student headed for Harvard was turned away, others are having less difficulty getting through customs to their US schools.
Education WatchThe uneven U.S. welcome mat for international studentsThe case of Ismail Ajjawi raises questions about how freedom of expression sits with goals of protecting the U.S. border from terrorists.
College admissions: Taking privilege down a notch?The pressure is on to make college admissions more equitable, with less weight on “legacy,” and more on leg work, like teens’ jobs that pay for food.
Education WatchFor safer schools, resource officers focus on building trustSchool resource officers are increasingly seen as positive role models, and are taking on mentoring roles.
The ExplainerBusing in America: Race relations, revisitedJoe Biden’s busing record was recently challenged by Kamala Harris, reopening discussion about its role, effectiveness, and where we stand now.
First LookDartmouth agrees to $14 million sexual misconduct settlementDartmouth College settled a lawsuit with nine women over sexual harassment and assault. It will also address sexual misconduct and power imbalances.
Education WatchThe ethics of using the financial aid guardianship loopholeSome parents transferred legal guardianship of their teens in order to get more financial aid. Is that loophole ethical?
First LookWhy 'In God We Trust' appears in South Dakota public schoolsA new South Dakota law took effect this month requiring all public schools to paint, stencil, or otherwise prominently display the national motto.
A modern financial dilemma: Will I retire before paying off my student loans?Rising student loan debt among older Americans is prompting questions about what resources exist to help people get solvent in their retirement years.
First LookAll-girls school welcomes its first esports teamsA private school near Cleveland become the first U.S. all-girls school to launch a varsity esports team, a field dominated by male students. The key to attracting girls to esports, one educator found, was to expand the kinds of games offered.
First LookSchool cyberattacks more common as educational tech growsEducational technology is becoming more common in schools across the country. But that also means data rich, tech-based classrooms are vulnerable to hackers.
Points of ProgressU.S. dropout rate has fallen by nearly two-thirds. Here’s why.U.S. high school dropout rates have declined sharply in 18 years, thanks to investments in education and workforce degree requirements.
First LookYale volunteers work to close the Wiki gender gapMen's biographies outnumber those of women on Wikipedia. So Yale students and faculty held an "editathon" Tuesday to make the site more inclusive.
How are slave descendants, Jesuits working to reconcile?After a promising first meeting in 2017, Jesuits affiliated with Georgetown and descendants of enslaved people are working to find common ground.
Brotherhood, debt, and the black college risingMorehouse 2019 grads won't have debt, and HBCU enrollment is on the uptick. Why more students are looking at HBCUs, even as debt is a big problem.
Dollars today for enslavement long ago? Georgetown students say yes.After a historic vote by Georgetown students, a reconciliation fee to benefit descendants of enslaved people has not yet been approved by the school.
First LookHarvard turns away Parkland survivor for racist commentsSchool safety advocate Kyle Kashuv was headed for Harvard University. But then comments he made as a 16-year-old surfaced on social media. Mr. Kashuv has apologized and insists he's grown, but the university is holding firm on its zero tolerance for hate.
First LookNo prison time for ex-Stanford coach in bribery sentencingAfter pleading guilty to bribery charges in March, former Stanford sailing coach John Vandemoer avoided prison time in a June 12 sentencing. Mr. Vandemoer is the first of many college officials facing charges from a nationwide college admissions scandal.
