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COVID-19 May Be Delaying College Decisions, But Federal Programs Stand Ready To Help Students Succeed
May 1st—also known as National College Decision Day—is an important day for prospective students. It’s traditionally the deadline to submit acceptance letters and deposits to attend a 4-year college in the fall. However, many colleges have delayed that deadline and … Continue reading
Get ON the Internet and Do Your Homework!
These days, internet access is crucial for students both in and out of the classroom. “Underconnected” students—those with limited or no internet access at home—may have difficulty completing homework assignments. This puts them at risk of falling behind better-connected students. … Continue reading
Title IX and High School Sports: Facts and Findings
Did you know that Title IX applies to high school sports, as well as college sports? Title IX’s complexities make it a program that is not very well understood. So, in honor of National Girls and Women in Sports Day … Continue reading
Students’ Performance in School Has Many Causes
As students head back to school, a series of our reports show there can be causes other than academic ability that affect children’s performance. Today’s WatchBlog will test your knowledge about some of the issues affecting the nation’s school age … Continue reading
Posted in Education
Tagged 21st Century Community Learning Centers, academic, back to school, Department of Education, discipline, drinking water, EWIS, high school, Jackie Nowicki, K-12, Kathy Larin, lead testing, performance, poverty, schools, sports, students, summer meals, Title IX
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Know before You Go: Weighing the Costs of College
Ah, springtime—when high school seniors’ thoughts turn to checking their real and virtual mailboxes for news from colleges and universities. But the college selection journey doesn’t end with an offer of admission. Prospective students and their families must also consider … Continue reading
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Tagged college, college costs, education, EWIS, higher education, podcast, students, tuition, university
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Podcast on State Funding for Higher Education and College Affordability
As higher education costs rise, state support can help make public colleges more affordable. However, budget constraints and other factors have led to reduced state funding for higher education in recent years. Hear our podcast with Melissa Emrey-Arras, a director in … Continue reading
Posted in Budget and Spending, Education, Podcast
Tagged affordability, college, education, funding, higher education, podcast, state, state universities, students, tuition, university
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