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www.nytimes.com
1 week ago
Education

Opinion | The Best College Is One Where You Don't Fit In

Choosing a college based on comfort is a mistake; education should push beyond current opinions and tastes, enabling discovery and growth. [ more ]
Harvard Gazette
1 month ago
Education

College accepts 1,937 to Class of 2028 - Harvard Gazette

Harvard College accepted 1,937 students from a pool of 54,008 applicants to the Class of 2028, highlighting a diverse student body.
Students from 94 countries and all 50 states were included in the Class of 2028, with a strong representation of first-generation college students and recipients of federal Pell grants. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Education

Free lunches, brain breaks and happy teachers: why Estonia has the best schools in Europe

Students at Pelgulinna State Gymnasium in Tallinn study a variety of subjects including Blade Runner, rights and democracy, programming, and creative writing.
Estonia's educational success is attributed to highly educated teachers, focus on social and personal skills, broad curriculum, and history of foreign influence. [ more ]
oaklandside.org
3 months ago
Education

Free tuition at Peralta Colleges sees students returning to school in big numbers

The Peralta Community College District in Oakland has waived tuition and fees for students who fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, leading to an increase in student diversity and enrollment.
The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted community college enrollment in California, but federal relief funds have helped provide financial aid to colleges and universities. [ more ]
PortlandTribune.com
5 months ago
Education

Annual Oregon schools report card shows post-pandemic progress in key areas

Oregon has a diverse student population with 333 unique languages spoken among public school students.
Despite the challenges of the pandemic, the number of high school freshmen on track to graduate is only slightly behind pre-pandemic levels. [ more ]
The Nation
6 months ago
Education

Brooklyn College's President Is Absolutely Not Targeting Muslim Students

Brooklyn College has a diverse student population with active Jewish, Arab, and Muslim communities.
The college has implemented initiatives to promote respectful dialogue and understanding among students.
The article addresses a misleading narrative about targeting Muslim students at Brooklyn College. [ more ]
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