Tag: College chat
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The #1 Reason Young Black Boys Face Trouble in School
A new study produced by researchers at the University of Iowa reveals that black boys are seen as more threatening than white boys. While that’s not necessarily breaking ... -
Diverse Conversations: College Life, Military Veterans, and Mental Illness
Thousands of veterans are returning home each month and transitioning back to civilian life. For many, this includes going back to college or taking college courses. ... -
Seven Biggest Mistakes Parents Make in Saving or Paying for College
Note: The following guest post comes to us from Jack Schacht, the founder of www.MyCollegePlanningTeam.com, a Wheaton, Illinois based organization that brings together experts from both ... -
HBCU Insights: Changing the Discourse on HBCUs
A column by Larry J. Walker Ensuring every American has the opportunity to develop marketable skills is critical. After graduating from high school, completing an associate ... -
Report: 11 states spend more on prisons than higher education
According to a new report by the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, 11 states spend more money on correctional facilities than public research universities. The report ... -
Diverse Conversations: MOOCs for University Administration
By Matthew Lynch Massive Open Online Courses are often associated with topics that are normally taught within college classrooms and by college faculty. The untapped potential ... -
5 Things You Should Know about the College Gender Gap
If you have been following education hot button issues for any length of time, you’ve likely read about the nationwide push to better encourage girls in ... -
Retirement in Presidential College Ranks Opens Diversity Door
College presidents must be able to multitask. Though not in the official job descriptions, these administrative leaders must be figureheads, court the general public, delegate effectively ... -
Retirement in Presidential College Ranks Opens Diversity Door
College presidents must be able to multitask. Though not in the official job descriptions, these administrative leaders must be figureheads, court the general public, delegate effectively ... -
Standardized Testing for Colleges: A Necessary Evil?
Standardized testing in K-12 education is a perennial hot button issue. Proponents feel that measuring knowledge in these rigid ways helps lift the entire educational system. ...
