Degrees in Humanities Provide Essential Skills
Associate degrees in the liberal arts are up—good news for employers who have noticed a lack of soft skills in recent graduates.
Hiring Practices Must Change to Ensure A Diverse Faculty
College and university hiring practices may be inadvertently preventing diverse faculty members from applying for jobs.
160,000 Students Sue Education Secretary
Students are outraged that they have not been given decisions on their federal loan relief after being scammed by for-profit colleges.
As Visa Restrictions Deter International Students, Institutions Pay the Price
For international students, studying in the United States has become much harder. The recent revision of policies has made it more difficult for students to obtain and retain visas and has led to decreased international student enrollment at American institutions. To compensate, many institutions are forced to make significant and harmful budget cuts. Tougher Visa... Read More
Support Your Local Library Today: Advocacy Tips for Literary Enthusiasts of All Ages
“Having fun isn’t hard, when you’ve got a library card.” —Arthur the Aardvark If you are reading this article, you are literate—a privilege that is easy to take for granted, yet crucial for all facets of life, from working to voting to advocating for societal change. According to a 2011 Department of Education study, one... Read More
Academic Lingo Creates a Barrier for Students
Many students are frustrated with the dense jargon on college documents and forms. How can schools make their language more accessible?
Teachers Prepare to Protest Charter Schools Again
For the second time this year, West Virginia teachers protest bills which allow the establishment of charter schools in their state.
Can You Teach Philosophy to a Preschooler?
Could teaching 4-year-olds how to discuss ethics help resolve America’s gaping political divide? Some teachers think so.
Can We Better Acknowledge Language Diversity?
A teacher calls for schools to stop standardizing their students’ language and start valuing different language practices.
A Bachelor’s Degree is a Good Financial Investment
A new study from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York concludes that getting a degree pays off despite the rising cost of college.