May 17 New SAT score aims to account for student hardship By Scott Jaschik, Inside Higher Ed "This is a tool designed for admission officers to view a student's academic accomplishment in the context of where they live and learn," said a spokeswoman for the College Board. Continue reading
May 16 Watch 11:26 Elizabeth Warren on why we should tax the ultra-rich to fund education By Judy Woodruff, Geoffrey Lou Guray There are now 23 Democrats vying for their party's presidential nomination in 2020, but Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren was among the first to enter the race. Amid the crowded field, Warren has distinguished herself for her detailed policy proposals. She… Continue watching
May 16 Georgetown to expel 2 students linked to admissions scandal By Associated Press Former coach Gordon Ernst has pleaded not guilty to accepting $2.7 million in bribes to designate at least 12 applicants as tennis recruits, whether or not they played the sport. Continue reading
May 15 Watch 5:25 Can listening to classical music help kids keep calm? By David C. Barnett Today’s fast-paced, on-demand world offers immense opportunity -- and plenty of distraction. Tuning out worries and remaining focused can be especially difficult for children, many of whom feel vulnerable due to circumstances at home and fears of violence at school. Continue watching
May 14 Trump plan to dip into Pell Grant reserves for NASA funding draws backlash By Collin Binkley, Associated Press The plan aims to redirect $1.9 billion from a Pell Grant surplus to jumpstart other projects, primarily a NASA initiative to put astronauts back on the moon. Continue reading
May 14 Watch 7:27 Many college students struggle to pass remedial math. Do they need to? By Hari Sreenivasan Colleges created remedial education classes to ensure students were sufficiently prepared for more advanced material. But increasingly, there’s a sense that remedial courses are hurting the prospects of the students they are intended to help. As a result, some California… Continue watching
May 13 Warren says she'd appoint former teacher as education secretary By Elana Schor, Associated Press Sen. Elizabeth Warren's promise to appoint a former teacher to the top education post if she becomes president came as she jabbed President Donald Trump's education secretary, Betsy DeVos, who has no teaching experience. Continue reading
May 10 Students find 'free college' often doesn't live up to the lofty promises By Mikhail Zinshteyn, The Hechinger Report The complexity of what "free college" really means is leading to confusion about whether students qualify. In fact, the people who would benefit the most, such as those who attend part-time or older students, are often excluded. Continue reading
May 10 Prosecutors get more time to file Colorado school shooting charges By P. Solomon Banda, Kathleen Foody, Associated Press The decision by District Judge Theresa Slade delays hearings that had been scheduled for Friday. Continue reading
May 09 Why retired teachers struggle to make ends meet By Madeline Will, Education Week In several states, retired teachers and other state workers haven’t gotten a cost-of-living adjustment to their pension checks in years. And with the cost of health care continuing to rise, retirees say they’re reaching a breaking point. Continue reading