January 15, 2022
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The COVID-19 pandemic has inspired new health habits for these 4 scholars – here’s what they put into practice and why
Health and well-being come in many forms, including finding solitude and connection with nature. Pheelings Media/iStock via Getty Images ... -
Beyond social mobility, college students value giving back to society
First-generation college students say higher education is a way for them to improve their families’ lives, and their own. Hispanolistic/E+ ...January 15, 2022 -
Colleges accused of conspiring to make low-income students pay more
A lawsuit claims that 16 elite U.S. universities give preference to children of donors over other applicants in their admissions. Alexi ...January 15, 2022 -
Women are finding new ways to influence male-led faiths
The number of women religious leaders is growing, but the 2018-2019 National Congregations Study, which surveyed 5,300 U.S. religious communities, ...January 12, 2022 -
School closure debates put teachers unions front and center
Schools in Chicago have suffered days of disruption. Scott Olson/Getty Images Katharine O. Strunk, Michigan State University Classes in Chicago ...January 12, 2022 -
Watch for these conflicts over education in 2022
Louisiana residents object to mask mandates at a state Board of Elementary and Secondary Education meeting in August 2021. AP Photo/Melinda ...January 12, 2022 -
College students with young kids – especially mothers – find themselves in a time crunch
Mothers in college have less time to study than students without children. 10'000 Hours/Getty Images Claire Wladis, CUNY Graduate Center The ...January 7, 2022 -
Parents nurture their child’s development when they tell stories and have conversations with them. FG Trade/E+ Collection via Getty Images How changing parental beliefs can build stronger vocabulary and math skills for young children
Parents nurture their child’s development when they tell stories and have conversations with them. FG Trade/E+ Collection via Getty ...January 5, 2022