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Comment | Don't try to keep working-class students in a narrow educational lane

The decline in arts education funding in the UK threatens to widen the cultural divide between working-class and affluent students.
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Brooklyn College Boosts NYC Economy by $2.6B, Study Finds

Brooklyn College generated $2.6 billion for NYC's economy and supports over 20,500 jobs, showcasing its significant socioeconomic impact.

Opinion | How Higher Education Can Win America Back

The founding fathers viewed education as a means to counteract elitism and hereditary privilege in America.

Opinion: The real cost of the anti-college narrative for Black and Latino students

The anti-college sentiment may limit opportunities for marginalized groups and overlooks the benefits of college as a path to social mobility.

How the GI Bill excluded Black veterans

The GI Bill significantly improved access to education for veterans but was implemented inequitably, affecting Black veterans disproportionately.

The state sixth form in East Ham with a higher Oxbridge success rate than Eton

Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre has the highest Oxbridge application success rate in Newham, outperforming Eton College.

7.4 million miss out on career opportunities due to socioeconomic background, Co-op reveals

7.4 million people in the UK miss educational and career opportunities due to socioeconomic barriers, with younger individuals most affected.

Brooklyn College Boosts NYC Economy by $2.6B, Study Finds

Brooklyn College generated $2.6 billion for NYC's economy and supports over 20,500 jobs, showcasing its significant socioeconomic impact.

Opinion | How Higher Education Can Win America Back

The founding fathers viewed education as a means to counteract elitism and hereditary privilege in America.

Opinion: The real cost of the anti-college narrative for Black and Latino students

The anti-college sentiment may limit opportunities for marginalized groups and overlooks the benefits of college as a path to social mobility.

How the GI Bill excluded Black veterans

The GI Bill significantly improved access to education for veterans but was implemented inequitably, affecting Black veterans disproportionately.

The state sixth form in East Ham with a higher Oxbridge success rate than Eton

Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre has the highest Oxbridge application success rate in Newham, outperforming Eton College.

7.4 million miss out on career opportunities due to socioeconomic background, Co-op reveals

7.4 million people in the UK miss educational and career opportunities due to socioeconomic barriers, with younger individuals most affected.
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The surprising truth about wealth and inequality in the West | Aeon Essays

Recent research suggests asset ownership expansion, not taxation or war, is the key driver of wealth equality in the last century.

George Osborne is a walking ad for a wealth tax. Labour should target the inheritocracy | Polly Toynbee

Inherited wealth reinforces social divides and impedes mobility, as demonstrated by ex-Politician George Osborne's financial successes post-retirement.

Ex-Trump Chief of Staff Claims Elon Musk Was Born Poor'

Wealth inequality is less concerning to people than their standard of living and social mobility, according to Mick Mulvaney.

Calls for 10,000 citizen's inheritance' for all 30-year-olds

Proposing a 10,000 citizen's inheritance for 30-year-olds to address wealth inequality shifts between generations
Analysis shows millennials are set to inherit 1.5trn wealth, deepening current inequalities

The surprising truth about wealth and inequality in the West | Aeon Essays

Recent research suggests asset ownership expansion, not taxation or war, is the key driver of wealth equality in the last century.

George Osborne is a walking ad for a wealth tax. Labour should target the inheritocracy | Polly Toynbee

Inherited wealth reinforces social divides and impedes mobility, as demonstrated by ex-Politician George Osborne's financial successes post-retirement.

Ex-Trump Chief of Staff Claims Elon Musk Was Born Poor'

Wealth inequality is less concerning to people than their standard of living and social mobility, according to Mick Mulvaney.

Calls for 10,000 citizen's inheritance' for all 30-year-olds

Proposing a 10,000 citizen's inheritance for 30-year-olds to address wealth inequality shifts between generations
Analysis shows millennials are set to inherit 1.5trn wealth, deepening current inequalities
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The Struggles of Travel in the Middle Ages - Medievalists.net

The Middle Ages experienced significant social and economic mobility contrary to traditional views of rigid feudalism.
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Forget the red wall': the 'graduate without a future' is the voter politicians need to woo | Dan Evans

The traditional graduate premium is diminishing, leaving many graduates vulnerable to economic hardships.

Why Poor American Kids Are So Likely to Become Poor Adults

Government support during adulthood is crucial in breaking the cycle of poverty, more so than childhood conditions in the U.S.

Forget the red wall': the 'graduate without a future' is the voter politicians need to woo | Dan Evans

The traditional graduate premium is diminishing, leaving many graduates vulnerable to economic hardships.

Why Poor American Kids Are So Likely to Become Poor Adults

Government support during adulthood is crucial in breaking the cycle of poverty, more so than childhood conditions in the U.S.
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Wealthy parents' greatest asset is the assets they will pass on

Parental income significantly impacts children's future earnings, but the nature of this influence varies greatly among different income groups.
#higher-education

Premium Content: Study finds that Brooklyn College adds $2.6 billion to NYC economy

Brooklyn College contributes approximately $2.6 billion annually to New York City's economy through spending and alumni impact.

Premium Content: Study finds that Brooklyn College adds $2.6 billion to NYC economy

Brooklyn College contributes $2.6 million annually to NYC's economy, highlighting the importance of community investment in education.

See the best colleges and universities of 2025, according to U.S. News & World Report

U.S. News & World Report introduces social mobility metrics in its 2025 Best Colleges rankings.

Is university becoming redundant?

The value of a university degree is diminishing as alternatives like apprenticeships gain traction.

New college rankings show massive jump for one Bay Area school

San Jose State University made a remarkable rise to 16th place in the Wall Street Journal's best colleges list, highlighting improving outcomes.

This California university is best in US for social mobility, new study says. Where is it?

UC Merced is ranked No. 1 in the U.S. for social mobility in The Wall Street Journal's recent rankings.

Premium Content: Study finds that Brooklyn College adds $2.6 billion to NYC economy

Brooklyn College contributes approximately $2.6 billion annually to New York City's economy through spending and alumni impact.

Premium Content: Study finds that Brooklyn College adds $2.6 billion to NYC economy

Brooklyn College contributes $2.6 million annually to NYC's economy, highlighting the importance of community investment in education.

See the best colleges and universities of 2025, according to U.S. News & World Report

U.S. News & World Report introduces social mobility metrics in its 2025 Best Colleges rankings.

Is university becoming redundant?

The value of a university degree is diminishing as alternatives like apprenticeships gain traction.

New college rankings show massive jump for one Bay Area school

San Jose State University made a remarkable rise to 16th place in the Wall Street Journal's best colleges list, highlighting improving outcomes.

This California university is best in US for social mobility, new study says. Where is it?

UC Merced is ranked No. 1 in the U.S. for social mobility in The Wall Street Journal's recent rankings.
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More women are opting for computing degrees, but BCS warns there's still a long way to go

Women are entering computing degrees at record levels, narrowing the gender gap significantly.

The House of Condulmer with Alan Stahl - The Medieval Podcast, Episode 268 - Medievalists.net

Social mobility in the Middle Ages was possible with the right circumstances and connections, contrary to common belief.

Earn $800,000? You Might Get Financial Aid at an Elite N.Y.C. School.

In New York City, high private school tuition is squeezing even affluent families, highlighting an increasing wealth divide.
#mental-health

Moving In Childhood Contributes to Depression, Study Finds

Adults who moved frequently in childhood have a significantly higher risk of suffering from depression compared to those who stayed in one community.

Community groups receive thousands in rail grants

Southeastern is funding community groups in Kent, East Sussex, and London to enhance social mobility and address local challenges through various projects.

Moving In Childhood Contributes to Depression, Study Finds

Adults who moved frequently in childhood have a significantly higher risk of suffering from depression compared to those who stayed in one community.

Community groups receive thousands in rail grants

Southeastern is funding community groups in Kent, East Sussex, and London to enhance social mobility and address local challenges through various projects.
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Opinion | Donald Trump, Kamala Harris and the Enduring Symbolism of McDonald's

Candidates are using unexpected locations like McDonald's to connect with voters and discuss the American dream.
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Brooklyn College Among Top Regional Universities for Diversity, Value, Social Mobility

Brooklyn College is a leading institution for ethnic diversity and affordability, reflecting its commitment to social mobility.

Levelling up' began five years ago. Now we're more divided than ever. Is this the UK's fate? | Will Hutton

Many Britons feel trapped in unfulfilling lives due to economic stagnation and social mobility barriers.

I earn 2m my partner 20k. It's a bit ridiculous': the truth about wealth-gap relationships

Marrying into wealth often shifts the balance from merely surviving to thriving in modern society.

This Single Photo of a Packed Trolley Illustrates the Ups and Downs of US Public Transit - Streetsblog USA

Public transit in the U.S. has declined since the 1940s due to post-war consumer preferences favoring automobiles over mass transit.

You Should Be Able to Live a Good Life Without a College Degree

Degree inflation is excluding qualified job seekers without a college degree, impacting the economy and social mobility.

Historically Black Medical Schools Land a $600 Million Donation

Michael Bloomberg is donating $600 million to historically Black medical schools, with major impact on social mobility for Black doctors.

Good News and Bad News About America's Kids

The mobility gap between white and Black children in low-income families has narrowed, but poor white children are earning less, leading to concerns.
#job-adverts

Theatre removes 'offensive' job advert language

Camden People's Theatre in London removed offensive phrases from job adverts to promote access, diversity, and inclusion.

Camden theatre uses terms 'benefit class, criminal class and underclass' in job adverts

Be cautious with job advert language to avoid offending or discriminating against individuals.

Theatre removes 'offensive' job advert language

Camden People's Theatre in London removed offensive phrases from job adverts to promote access, diversity, and inclusion.

Camden theatre uses terms 'benefit class, criminal class and underclass' in job adverts

Be cautious with job advert language to avoid offending or discriminating against individuals.
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Theatre job advert terms 'position people as inferior'

Careful language in job adverts is crucial to avoid positioning people as inferior or perpetuating harmful stereotypes.

Remote work is what drives social mobility in hi-tech - opinion

Remote work is a crucial driver of social mobility and economic growth, providing access to diverse talent pools and fostering inclusivity.

This is how we can use AI to empower rural America

AI education can bridge the digital divide and reduce rural poverty.

Help Wanted by Adelle Waldman review acid comedy of precarity

Anxiety in postwar American novels has evolved into defeatism and satire in contemporary works due to societal changes.
Novels reflect contemporary American life's reality of concentrated resources, class system calcification, and limited social mobility.

America's underemployment problem

Record job growth in the US does not necessarily mean well-paying sustainable jobs that meet the cost of living surge.
Many Americans, like Makalah Monroe, continue to struggle financially despite working full-time.

It takes more than individual agency to advance in academe (opinion)

Writing is presented as a transformative tool for escaping challenging circumstances and advancing professionally.

Winner: Observer/Anthony Burgess prize 2024: Oscar Jelley reviews Isabel Waidner

Life should be full of strangeness, as portrayed in Isabel Waidner's book about social mobility and the rich, strange narratives it explores.

Get free college credits! Google and Howard University team up to expose underrepresented students to data analytics

College graduates earn $1.2M more on average in their lifetime; pursuing a degree enhances social and economic mobility.

The tragic parable of Rishi Sunak: driven by success at all costs, then undone by his own myth-making | Nesrine Malik

Success defined by determination and proximity to establishment.

Inflation's Next Victim Will Be Your Freedom | Entrepreneur

Social mobility was once a dream with the American Dream, but now faces constraints reminiscent of the past.

Two London secondary schools have been nominated for World's Best School 2024

London schools Kingsford Community School and Avanti House Secondary School shortlisted for World's Best School Prize.
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