November 13, 2020
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A college freshman paid $1,000 to join a sorority during the pandemic — and all they do is Zoom
Emily Lampi had heard the rumors of sorority recruitment at the University of Florida. Last year, it rained the entire week in Gainesville, ... -
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California students say they're 'deeply disappointed' after voters cast ballots against affirmative action
California voted to reject Proposition 16, which called to allow affirmative action in public employers and education ...November 8, 2020 -
How schools can reduce parents’ anxiety during the pandemic
Parents who felt their child’s school supported them during the transition to remote learning reported less anxiety and depression, according ...November 4, 2020 -
Why questions (good and bad) matter
Kids can ask the best questions. Yellow Dog Productions/DigitalVision via Getty Images Marcello Fiocco, University of California, ...November 4, 2020 -
Want to teach kids about nature? Insects can help
Insects are an inexpensive and effective way to teach children about science. Ariel Skelley/DigitalVision via Getty Images Plus Akito Y. ...October 29, 2020 -
Why the FDA is warning pregnant women not to use over-the-counter pain relievers
A pregnant woman stands in front of her work station. Daniel Berehulak/Getty Images C. Michael White, University of Connecticut The Food and ...October 24, 2020 -
Women politicians more likely to reply to people who reach out in need, study shows
In Europe, women politicians were even more likely to respond to female constituents who asked for help. Ponomariova_Maria via Getty Zoila Ponce ...October 24, 2020 -
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Harvard Tops 2021 U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
The number of international students enrolled worldwide from 1998 to 2018 increased on average by 4.8% per year, according to a report by the ...October 20, 2020