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1 month ago
Education

Harvard Will Require Test Scores for Admissions

Harvard will reinstate standardized testing for admissions, citing its value in identifying talent from all backgrounds.
The decision was influenced by research showing standardized testing to be effective in evaluating students' potential for success in college. [ more ]
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2 months ago
Education

You Can Hear a Pin Drop': The Rise of Super Strict Schools in England

Strict discipline and controlled environment can lead to academic success for students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Michaela Community School's approach of rote learning and Slant policy has shown high rates of academic progress in students. [ more ]
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