Data stories from Achieving the Dream's latest award winnersAchieving the Dream recognizes community colleges for their successful student-focused strategies and equity gap reductions.
Study: Biology syllabi lack learner-centered principlesSyllabi can significantly enhance self-directed learning and student success when they include explicit study strategies and encourage help-seeking behaviors.
Data stories from Achieving the Dream's latest award winnersAchieving the Dream recognizes community colleges for their successful student-focused strategies and equity gap reductions.
Study: Biology syllabi lack learner-centered principlesSyllabi can significantly enhance self-directed learning and student success when they include explicit study strategies and encourage help-seeking behaviors.
Public Education Could Face a Reckoning This ElectionThe U.S. education system faces critical challenges and contrasting presidential proposals amidst ongoing issues from the pandemic. Future outcomes depend on policy directions.
NY school brass are set to let even unprepared kids graduate high schoolNew York plans to eliminate Regents exams, allowing students to graduate without demonstrating necessary knowledge, raising concerns about educational standards and future job readiness.
More states ditch exams as high school grad requirementsMassachusetts voters have eliminated standardized tests as a graduation requirement, reflecting a national trend against high-stakes testing fueled by concerns over equity and efficacy.
Trump's plans to axe US education department put marginalized students most at risk, experts warnThe Department of Education plays a crucial role in ensuring equitable access to education for marginalized students, which could be threatened by Trump's plan to dismantle it.
Parents: Do you support removing the MCAS graduation requirement?The ballot question aims to remove the MCAS test as a graduation requirement while still allowing the test to assess student performance.
Fight intensifies over entrance exam for NYC's specialized high schools as crucial contract renewal vote nearsParents, students and advocates rally to support the SHSAT, fearing its potential elimination due to a crucial contract vote next week.
Public Education Could Face a Reckoning This ElectionThe U.S. education system faces critical challenges and contrasting presidential proposals amidst ongoing issues from the pandemic. Future outcomes depend on policy directions.
NY school brass are set to let even unprepared kids graduate high schoolNew York plans to eliminate Regents exams, allowing students to graduate without demonstrating necessary knowledge, raising concerns about educational standards and future job readiness.
More states ditch exams as high school grad requirementsMassachusetts voters have eliminated standardized tests as a graduation requirement, reflecting a national trend against high-stakes testing fueled by concerns over equity and efficacy.
Trump's plans to axe US education department put marginalized students most at risk, experts warnThe Department of Education plays a crucial role in ensuring equitable access to education for marginalized students, which could be threatened by Trump's plan to dismantle it.
Parents: Do you support removing the MCAS graduation requirement?The ballot question aims to remove the MCAS test as a graduation requirement while still allowing the test to assess student performance.
Fight intensifies over entrance exam for NYC's specialized high schools as crucial contract renewal vote nearsParents, students and advocates rally to support the SHSAT, fearing its potential elimination due to a crucial contract vote next week.
California's higher ed workforce makes diversity gainsCalifornia's public colleges are experiencing significant workforce growth and increasing diversity among faculty and staff.
Activist sneak attack could kill admissions test for NYC's elite high schoolsThe future of the SHSAT is uncertain, causing anxiety for families seeking admission into specialized high schools.
Silicon Valley community college district offers free tuition - San Jose SpotlightWest Valley-Mission Community College District offers free tuition for local students for seven years to address equity gaps in education.
Activist sneak attack could kill admissions test for NYC's elite high schoolsThe future of the SHSAT is uncertain, causing anxiety for families seeking admission into specialized high schools.
Silicon Valley community college district offers free tuition - San Jose SpotlightWest Valley-Mission Community College District offers free tuition for local students for seven years to address equity gaps in education.
Torres set to be named 5th president of Cupertino's De Anza CollegeDr. Omar Javier Torres is being appointed as the fifth president of De Anza College after a positive recommendation and extensive experience in community colleges.
Klein: California's most neglected special-needs students are the gifted onesSchools have increasingly neglected academically gifted students despite their significant educational needs, particularly during the shift towards equity highlighted by recent social movements.
Six ways to engage first-gen college students on campusFirst-generation students are missing out on high-impact collegiate activities, resulting in lower persistence and graduation rates.
California Bans Legacy Admissions at Private UniversitiesCalifornia bans legacy admissions at private colleges to promote equity and diversity in higher education.
California state audit calls for streamlining transferCalifornia's transfer processes require significant improvement to support community college students, particularly those from minority backgrounds.
Report: state financial aid requirements can undercut accessState financial aid eligibility requirements can pose significant barriers to under-resourced students.The focus on full-time student requirements can hinder access to state aid for underserved populations like parents, adults, low-income, and first-generation students.
Six ways to engage first-gen college students on campusFirst-generation students are missing out on high-impact collegiate activities, resulting in lower persistence and graduation rates.
California Bans Legacy Admissions at Private UniversitiesCalifornia bans legacy admissions at private colleges to promote equity and diversity in higher education.
California state audit calls for streamlining transferCalifornia's transfer processes require significant improvement to support community college students, particularly those from minority backgrounds.
Report: state financial aid requirements can undercut accessState financial aid eligibility requirements can pose significant barriers to under-resourced students.The focus on full-time student requirements can hinder access to state aid for underserved populations like parents, adults, low-income, and first-generation students.
How Shoshana Leffler Makes STEM Come Alive for StudentsInnovative teaching and tutoring in STEM education fosters student interest and critical thinking.Personalized support enhances academic performance and builds confidence, especially in underserved communities.
California bans universities from admitting students based on legacy'California bans legacy admissions in universities, aiming for fairer and equitable college admissions regardless of family connections.
OMNY card program unfairly restricts kids from using free public transportation, parents sayManhattan officials are advocating for removal of OMNY card eligibility restrictions to include more students, ensuring equitable access to school-related and extracurricular activities.
Adaptive-learning tech shows promise in helping students and teachers achieve classroom equityAdaptive technology enhances learning experiences by personalizing lessons for individual student needs, promoting equity and efficiency in education.
A California bill that could change the way schools are funded awaits Gov. Newsom's signatureCalifornia is considering changing its school funding system from attendance-based to enrollment-based to increase financial equity and support.Senate Bill 98 aims for research on the impact of changing school funding formulas, potentially benefiting most districts.
Teach children science by letting them eat ice lolliesExperts advocate for hands-on science education through fun activities like eating ice lollies and planting vegetables to enhance children's learning experiences.
Connecting minority students with private scholarshipsTargeted outreach efforts by Common App and Scholarship America increased scholarship applications and awards for underrepresented students.
Opinion | Screens Are Everywhere in Schools. Do They Actually Help Kids Learn?The rapid adoption of technology in education due to the pandemic has raised questions about the use of screens in classrooms.Equity issues arise regarding access to personal devices and high-speed internet for completing digital assignments at home.
Get free college credits! Google and Howard University team up to expose underrepresented students to data analyticsCollege graduates earn $1.2M more on average in their lifetime; pursuing a degree enhances social and economic mobility.
Trashing NY's Regents exams erodes schools, hurts students-in the name of 'equity'New York State is eliminating Regents exams for high school diplomas in the name of equity.