2021-06-13 TOEFL ‘Essentials’: A Shorter, Less Costly English Test
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
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
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
When visitors enter Planet Word, a new museum in Washington, D.C., they will see Speaking Willow, a tall art piece…
2021-05-31 Many American Students Decide to not Take Standardized Tests
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
International organizations and other groups are calling for climate change studies to become a usual part of school curriculums around…
2021-05-30 Graduates Demand US Colleges Make Up for Past Slavery Ties
Some young Black people want their universities to fulfill their promises to help the descendants of enslaved people. They say…
2021-05-26 Millions More Girls Miss School During the Pandemic
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
One year ago, the campuses of American colleges and universities were empty. Most students were sent home in March and…
2021-05-19 More US Schools Remove Student Mask Requirements
A growing number of U.S. school systems are removing mask requirements for students. But some public health experts and parents…
2021-05-16 Job Market Is Better than One Year Ago for New College Graduates
One year ago, college graduates in the U.S. were worried about their futures. After four years of study, they were…
2021-05-12 Biden Proposes Making Preschool Free for Children
American President Joe Biden is making childcare and education a major concern of his administration. In his first address to…
2021-05-05 Virus, Technology, Unrest Make a Stressful Year for US Teachers
Ana Saul Romero has seen many changes in teaching methods, testing, and technology during her forty years as a teacher.…
2021-05-02 Calls for Free Community College as Fewer Go During Pandemic
The year-long pandemic has led to an overall decrease of students going to colleges. The drop, however, is sharper among…
2021-04-28 Virus, Violence Influence Asian Americans’ Decision to Send Children to School
Across the country, schools for children of all ages are reopening. Asian American families are struggling with making a decision…