2018-05-27 Graduation Speeches Discuss World Problems, Look for Solutions
Speeches have long been an important tradition at college and university graduation ceremonies in the United States. Every spring, schools…
2018-05-26 News Literacy Lesson 5: Quality of News Reports
In this lesson, we present seven steps to help you judge the quality of news reporting: Step One: Main Points…
2018-05-24 News Literacy Lesson 3: Establishing the Truth
Let’s examine the verification process a little closer. Becoming a literate news consumer requires us to be able to identify…
2018-05-23 It’s Important to Know Your ‘False Friends’ in English and French
People learning a second language might have heard of the expression “false friend.” This term is used to describe words…
2018-05-23 News Literacy Lesson 2: Verification, Independence, Accountability
What is legitimate journalism? It is news that has been verified by an independent organization that is accountable for the…
2018-05-22 News Literacy Lesson 1: Real News vs. Fake News
Information is an important part of our society. People depend on it to guide them through a complex world. The…
2018-05-20 College Admissions: Showing Your Best Side on Social Media
Social media has found its way into almost every part of everyday life. It has even affected college and university…
2018-05-16 Study: US Job Program for Foreign Students Greatly Expands
A new report says a United States government program for foreign students has been expanding in recent years. The government’s…
2018-05-13 Should SAT and ACT Test Results Be Optional in College Admissions?
Standardized testing is a major part of applying for admission to colleges and universities in the United States. SAT or…
2018-05-09 US Graduation: Are Today’s High School Students Prepared?
Students from across the United States are preparing to finish their high school education in the coming weeks. Most of…
2018-05-07 German Students Protest ‘Unfair’ English Exam
Thousands of German students are accusing school officials of creating an English exam that was “unfairly” difficult. The exam is…
2018-05-02 Study Finds Africans Among Best Educated US Immigrants
More than 2 million immigrants from sub-Saharan Africa live in the United States. A new study from the Pew Research…
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…