Sticker shock: More than 80% of recent H.S. grads didn’t look at high-priced colleges
A new Niche report uncovers patterns from many incoming freshman concerned about pricing in higher education. Read more
Why girls lucky enough to have female teachers lead richer, longer lives
It’s common to say that everyone remembers a great teacher, although I’ve always found that the stupendously bad ones also stick in the memory. What is certainly true is that what happens in our school years does have lasting effects, for good or ill. Read more
Utah professor sues to stop forced use of student’s personal pronouns
A theater professor filed a federal lawsuit against Southern Utah University after it sanctioned him for refusing to use the preferred pronouns of a “non-binary” student. Read more
Equal opportunities essential for those with practical skills
One of the biggest fears of many Chinese parents I interview is that their children will not perform well in high school and college entrance exams, and they will end up in a vocational institution. Read more
‘U.S. News’ Changes Policy on Testing
Magazine announces that it won’t punish colleges where few students submit scores; Columbia admits to providing incorrect information for past rankings. Read more
US schools take hard-line approach to shootings
As schools reopen across the United States after the summer vacation, the mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, is fresh in the minds of parents, students, teachers, administrators and first responders. Read more
Are these the 50 best ‘small’ college areas to live and study in the U.S.?
From economic opportunity to sheer fun, these locations are among the most engaging for higher education students. Read more
Climate change: Six tipping points ‘likely’ to be crossed
Current rates of warming will put the Earth at risk of crossing six "dangerous" climate tipping points, according to a new analysis. Read more
Syracuse chancellor considers revoking Giuliani’s honorary degree
The process for taking back an honorary degree given to Rudy Giuliani by Syracuse University continues to move forward, after the chancellor asked the board of trustees for help on how to revoke it. Read more
Outcry at UVA Over Controversial Board Member
The new board member at the University of Virginia is an appointee of the Republican governor and the latest example of the increasing political polarization of higher education in the state. Read more
