2021-06-13 TOEFL ‘Essentials’: A Shorter, Less Costly English Test

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The TOEFL iBT has been the most common English test for international students seeking entrance to American colleges. This year,…

2021-06-09 Legal Case Says Acceptance Policy Discriminates Against Asians

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A discrimination case involving Asian Americans at a top public high school in the state of Virginia is moving ahead.…

2021-06-06 For Native Americans, Harvard and Other Colleges Fall Short

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When Samantha Maltais arrives at Harvard this autumn, she will be the first member of the Aquinnah Wampanoag tribe to…

2021-06-02 A New Museum in Washington for Language Lovers

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When visitors enter Planet Word, a new museum in Washington, D.C., they will see Speaking Willow, a tall art piece representing…

2021-05-31 Many American Students Decide to not Take Standardized Tests

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Standardized tests are tests that aim to measure a student's progress in a subject. The tests are returning to America's…

2021-05-30 Pressure Builds for Schools to Teach Climate Change Studies

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International organizations and other groups are calling for climate change studies to become a usual part of school curriculums around the world.…

2021-05-30 Graduates Demand US Colleges Make Up for Past Slavery Ties

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Some young Black people want their universities to fulfill their promises to help the descendants of enslaved people. They say students and…

2021-05-26 Millions More Girls Miss School During the Pandemic

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In many parts of the world, attending school can be a daily struggle for children, especially girls. A long list…

2021-05-23 Colleges Return to In-Person Graduations for Class of 2021

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One year ago, the campuses of American colleges and universities were empty. Most students were sent home in March and did not…

2021-05-19 More US Schools Remove Student Mask Requirements

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A growing number of U.S. school systems are removing mask requirements for students. But some public health experts and parents are concerned…