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Education
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Trump’s Policies, AI and Demographics Are Changing College Admissions
The shrinking number of college-age students will challenge colleges but may open up opportunities for applicants.
College Applications: Is Early Action or Early Decision Right for Your Child?
There are big pros – and big cons – to doing so.
A New Nation’s Report Card Shows Drops in Science, Math and Reading Scores
New test scores from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), also known as the Nation’s Report Card, show eighth-graders’ science scores have fallen 4 points since 2019 and 12th-graders’ math and reading scores have fallen 3 points in the…
Teaching Civics in a Divided Age? Intergenerational Dialogue Should Go Both Ways
View the full episode transcript. Teacher Ivy Mitchell has spent two decades helping students understand how government works. But recently, her eighth-grade civics students didn’t see a clear role for themselves in democracy, particularly because they were learning within the…
Why I’m Visiting Every State as Secretary of Education
By: Linda E. McMahon, Secretary, U.S. Department of Education “Education is our most important national investment,” stated President Jimmy Carter at his 1979 signing of the bill to create the Department of Education. “Our ability to advance both economically and…
What to Wear to a College Interview: Everything You Should Know
How you dress for college interviews and even campus visits may affect your odds of acceptance. Here’s why.
A Researcher’s View on Using AI to Become a Better Writer
Writing can be hard, equal parts heavy lifting and drudgery. No wonder so many students are turning to the time-saving allure of ChatGPT, which can crank out entire papers in seconds. It rescues them from procrastination jams and dreaded all-nighters,…
Degrees That Lead to Careers in the Blue Economy
Blue economy careers span many academic disciplines, and various degree programs can chart a path into this growing field.
My Son Has ADHD and Is Applying to College. How Can I Help Him Get In to His Dream School?
An admissions expert at CollegeAdvisor answers a parent’s burning question.