November 1, 2022
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The ethics of canceling student debt is more about fairness than broken promises
Several groups have opposed President Joe BIden’s plan to forgive $10,000 to $20,000 of student debt. Photo by Paul Morigi/Getty Images for ... -
Disasters like Hurricane Ian can affect academic performance for years to come
Symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder can vary from one student to the next. LumiNola via Getty Images Carl F. Weems, Iowa State ...October 25, 2022 -
COVID-19 rapid tests can breed confusion – here’s how to make sense of the results and what to do, according to 3 testing experts
Technique matters when it comes to getting a sufficient amount of virus for a rapid test. Images By Tang Ming Tung/Digital Vision via Getty ...October 21, 2022 -
How college in prison is leading professors to rethink how they teach
Programs that offer college in prison are becoming more prevalent. Scott Shymko via Getty Images Mneesha Gellman, Emerson College When it comes ...October 21, 2022 -
Does tutoring work? An education economist examines the evidence on whether it’s effective
Tutoring works best when it’s built into the school day. FatCamera via Getty Images Susanna Loeb, Brown University With reading and math ...October 18, 2022 -
Annie Ernaux wins Nobel Prize in literature for her 'uncompromising' work on family, class and gender
French author Annie Ernaux has won the Nobel Prize in literature, organizers announced in Stockholm on Thursday. Ernaux, 82, has written a ...October 6, 2022 -
Affirmative action bans make selective colleges less diverse – a national ban will do the same
Graduation is less likely for students at less selective schools. Andy Sacks via Getty Images Natasha Warikoo, Tufts University The Supreme ...October 6, 2022 -
‘Universities are going to continue to suffer.’ Some colleges struggle with enrollment declines, underfunding
Enrollment declines and underfunding have hit the higher education system hard. Post-pandemic, a number of colleges are in financial jeopardy ...October 6, 2022
