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Education Archive

Archives for August 2023

Education
The Asian penalty in college admissions is still here — even without affirmative actionThe Asian penalty in college admissions is still here — even without affirmative action
Education

Legacy and geographic preferences will continue to favor white applicants, a new study finds.

By Fabiola Cineas
Policy
How to take advantage of Biden’s new student loan relief planHow to take advantage of Biden’s new student loan relief plan
Policy

SAVE, Biden’s new income-based repayment plan, could significantly bring down your monthly payments.

By Nicole Narea
Politics
Florida’s restrictive sex ed rules are causing back-to-school mayhemFlorida’s restrictive sex ed rules are causing back-to-school mayhem
Politics

The new war over AP Psychology is a glimpse at the confusing future of education in the state.

By Fabiola Cineas
The new “science of reading” movement, explained
Education

A huge shift in how kids are taught to read is underway. But the reading wars probably aren’t gone for good.

By Rachel Cohen Booth
Politics
DeSantis is still standing by Florida’s revisionist Black historyDeSantis is still standing by Florida’s revisionist Black history
Politics

Even after receiving backlash from fellow Republicans, the Florida governor is tripling down on the state’s controversial Black history standards.

By Fabiola Cineas
Future Perfect
Is it defamation to point out scientific research fraud?Is it defamation to point out scientific research fraud?
Future Perfect

A Harvard professor accused of research fraud brings a multimillion-dollar lawsuit against the university and her accusers. What comes next?

By Kelsey Piper
Student Loan Debt
The White House should admit that student debt forgiveness isn’t happeningThe White House should admit that student debt forgiveness isn’t happening
Student Loan Debt

There’s still time to help student debtors before loan repayment begins — but it means changing course.

By Kevin Carey