When immigration agents raided chicken processing plants in central Mississippi in 2019, they arrested nearly 700 undocumented workers — many of them parents of children enrolled in local schools. Teens got frantic texts to leave class and find their younger siblings. Unfamiliar faces whose names weren’t on the pick-up list showed up to take children … Read more
The STEM Careers Coalition, based in Charlotte, NC, has exceeded its goal of reaching 10 million students by the end of 2025, ahead of schedule. Since its inception in 2019, the Coalition has reached over 10.7 million students, with 2.97 million in the 2023-2024 school year alone, with 65% from Title I schools. Student STEM … Read more
The parking lot of UC Riverside is filled with the cars of students who commute. Credit: Omisha Sangani As we enter another year of delays and confusion surrounding FAFSA, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, it is crucial to revisit the challenging financial situation many college students face today. In addition to tuition, students … Read more
An international student guidebook can be a valuable resource to help address the concerns that new students may face as they transition to the U.S. and their institution. Starting college can be a challenging experience for many students, especially for those who come from different countries to study. International students often encounter cultural and social … Read more
The New York Times recently published a guest column by an English teacher advocating for high school students to take on less in order to achieve better results. However, responses from students at three schools on October 10 highlighted the prevalent issue of stress and overscheduling. While the intention behind the call to reduce expectations … Read more
Dual enrollment has seen a significant increase in recent years. In the 2022-23 school year, nearly 2.5 million high school students were taking college classes, earning both high school and college credits simultaneously. This number has grown from 1.5 million students in the fall of 2021 and around 300,000 students in the early 2000s. The … Read more
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Brown University has temporarily suspended its chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) following a student protest that was held earlier this month. BACKGROUND: Brown condemns ‘unacceptable’ behavior during protest; students persist A spokesperson for Brown told 12 News in a statement “given the severity of alleged threatening, intimidating and … Read more
US Law Entitles Immigrant Children to an Education. Some Conservatives Say That Should Change is a US News & World Report article highlighting a Massachusetts school district’s efforts to discourage immigrant student enrollment. As the article details, conservative governors and a potential future Trump administrator want to do that and far more to attack our … Read more
Dr. Jennifer Wells, the Director of Writing at New College of Florida, joins Mike Palmer to delve into the importance of writing skills in higher education and beyond. Jennifer shares her professional journey, highlighting the significance of fostering a culture of writing excellence and providing students with the necessary supports they need to learn and … Read more
It can be challenging for the average American to navigate the vast amount of misinformation and disinformation on social media platforms. Imagine having to guide a classroom full of eighth graders through it. David Raymond and Eric Gimbi, both middle school teachers in Pennsylvania and members of the Bobblehead George geek squad, seem to thrive … Read more