2018-04-22 College Admissions: Receiving Support through Recommendations
When it comes to reaching one’s goals, there is a saying English speakers often use to explain the path to…
2018-05-06 Colleges Admissions: Finishing as Strongly as You Start
Applying for admission to a college or university in the United States can be a long and difficult process. Each…
2018-04-17 US Education ‘Report Card’ Says Much Can Be Improved
A new report on the performance of American students found little or no improvement over the past year in mathematics…
2018-04-28 American Colleges Want More Rural Students
Many American higher education officials agree on the need for a more balanced racial, ethnic and cultural mix at universities…
2018-04-14 US College Students Choose Diversity Over Free Speech
Paula Molina-Acosta’s concerns for her own safety on her college campus first started to grow over a year ago. Molina-Acosta…
2018-04-11 Don’t Be Fooled by ‘False Friends’ in English and Spanish
An important part of language learning is trying to find the right words to communicate correctly in every situation. This…
2018-04-08 One-Third of College Students Worldwide Attend Private Schools
Private colleges and universities are growing in popularity around the world. One-third of all higher education students worldwide take classes…
2018-04-04 Thousands of US Teachers Strike to Demand Higher Pay
Thousands of teachers in two U.S. states are striking to demand higher pay and increased education funding. More than 30,000…
2018-03-31 College Admissions: Succeeding in an Interview
Almost all job searches require applicants to meet with the people offering the job to answer questions about themselves. Banks…
2018-03-28 Study: Most Americans Liked Math and Science Classes
Many studies have predicted there will be a great need for future workers skilled in jobs related to science, technology,…
2018-03-26 Students Learn Real Skills in ‘Virtual’ Businesses
Young people from around the United States gathered in Pasadena, California recently to talk about businesses they created. The businesses…
2018-03-25 Former For-Profit College Students Demand Full Debt Relief
A group of past students at the former Corinthian Colleges are taking legal action against the United States Department of…
2018-03-21 Report: NRA Provided $7.3 Million to US School Programs
The suspect who killed 17 people at a Florida high school last month took part in a school program that…
2018-03-18 New AI Technology Lets Students Evaluate Professors by ‘Chatting’
Artificial intelligence, or AI, has slowly begun to influence higher education around the world. Now, one new AI tool could…
2018-03-14 English Words Borrowed From Arabic
On a recent program, we told you about some English words borrowed from African languages. Today, we will tell you…