When I left home at 17, I knew I wanted to go to college. I knew earning a degree would help me find a path to a more secure future. And I knew that I was interested in pursuing a career focused on social justice. I also had no idea how I could afford college … Read more
Credit: Pexels Bullying against Asian American and Pacific Islander youth in California remains a significant issue, affecting nearly 1 in 5 ninth and 11th graders, slightly higher than the statewide average for all students. However, a crucial aspect of the problem is being overlooked by grouping all Asian American students together. By failing to differentiate … Read more
When my 8-year-old began asking questions about the world, I realized that there was a lack of guidance for parents in teaching their children about being active, engaged citizens. This gap is even more evident in my college classroom, where many of my students do not know how to vote, have not read the Constitution, … Read more
Learning is mobile–but how can schools provide reliable high-speed internet for students who need devices at home, but who lack connectivity? In July, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approved the use of E-rate funds to loan Wi-Fi hotspots that support students, school staff, and library patrons without internet access. For an update on the 2025 … Read more
YAOUNDE, Cameroon (AP) — Jane Ndamei’s dream of becoming a medical doctor almost cost her life five years ago. The 20-year-old student from Cameroon’s restive southwestern region was taking her Grade 12 exam when she suddenly heard gunshots. Shortly after, armed men rushed into the school, forcing Ndamei and her peers to flee the examination … Read more
Approximately one-third of Black medical students reported experiencing discrimination during their time in medical school, which is the highest rate compared to any other racial or ethnic group, as stated in a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. The study highlighted how experiences of racial and ethnic discrimination can impact the … Read more
MONTCLAIR, N.J. — As a high-school senior in New Jersey, Ernesto Reyes Velasco couldn’t envision himself taking the leap to become an independent college student. Neither of his parents, who are immigrants from Mexico, had gone to college. He didn’t have close friends as examples. Money was tight. But this past summer Reyes Velasco spent … Read more
Students across New Hampshire are expressing a strong desire for more opportunities for career-connected learning, with 59 percent stating that they would like to see an increase in these types of experiences. This information comes from a recent report released by the New Hampshire Learning Initiative and Gallup, titled Voices of New Hampshire Students: Career-Connected … Read more
Students who have a GPA below 2.0 often receive notices from colleges warning them to improve their grades or risk losing financial aid and being dismissed from college. However, new research suggests that the way these notices are delivered may actually discourage students from pursuing higher education. A recent report by California Competes, a nonpartisan … Read more