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Covering Innovation & Inequality in Education

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Higher Education

Even as policymakers push to increase the proportion of Americans with degrees, university and college students and their families contend with ever-rising costs and debt, low success rates, and growing concern about equal access to a higher education. We cover the causes of these problems, and the innovations being tried to solve them.

Participants from the college’s Summer Bridge program traditionally leave their mark on campus in the school colors of black, purple and gold.
Posted inNews

Can ‘work colleges’ in cities become a low-cost, high-value model for the future?

Delece Smith-Barrow by Delece Smith-Barrow July 26, 2018April 8, 2021
Posted inEarly Education, Higher Education, Opinion

OPINION: Many student-parents drop out because they don’t have enough time for their schoolwork, research shows

Claire Wladis by Claire Wladis July 24, 2018April 8, 2021
Posted inDivided We Learn, Higher Education, News

Are too few college students asking for federal aid?

Delece Smith-Barrow by Delece Smith-Barrow July 20, 2018April 8, 2021
Freshman Arnaldo Gonzalez with his parents after the College Assistance Migrant Program celebration dinner in April.
Posted inNews

A free sandwich can make the difference for some migrant worker children in college

by Wayne D’Orio July 17, 2018April 8, 2021
Dartmouth freshmen Daniel Inoa and Natan Santos had uncomfortable moments as they were told: “You look suspicious.”
Posted inElementary to High School

After a tough but promising freshman year, Dartmouth student tackles change at elite campuses

Avatar photo by Liz Willen July 17, 2018April 8, 2021
Inclusive campuses
Posted inOpinion

OPINION: We say we seek diversity — but where are the truly inclusive campuses?

Margee Ensign by Margee Ensign July 17, 2018April 8, 2021
Posted inHigher Education, News

State financial-aid money dries up before many low-income college students get help

by APM Reports July 16, 2018April 8, 2021
July 11, 2018 - Washington, D.C. - Judge Brett Kavanaugh meets with senators on Capitol Hill ahead of the confirmation hearings for his nomination as associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.
Posted inHigher Education, Opinion, Student Voices

STUDENT VOICE: Lost on campus in the Supreme Court’s shuffle?

Mitchell Rosenberg by Mitchell Rosenberg July 16, 2018April 8, 2021
Las Vegas — A contestant plays Plinko on “The Price Is Right “ live at Bally’s Resort and Casino
Posted inElementary to High School

OPINION: Choosing a career is no game for today’s students

Duncan Young by Duncan Young July 12, 2018April 8, 2021
Sarat Atobajeun started as an apprentice with Zurich Insurance last August. She said she appreciates the stability of the job and the diversity of the tasks she’s learning.
Posted inNews

Where are all the women apprentices?

Avatar photo by Caroline Preston July 11, 2018April 8, 2021

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