Education Apr 26 As colleges and universities drop admission tests, what’s the impact on enrollment? By Hari Sreenivasan, Sarah Clune Hartman
Nation Jan 25 Watch 5:16 News Wrap: Pfizer starts clinical trial of omicron-based vaccine In our news wrap Tuesday, Pfizer began a clinical trial of an updated COVID-19 vaccine designed to ward off the highly contagious omicron variant. The International Monetary Fund slashed its growth forecast citing the omicron variant and other factors. London's…
Education Dec 17 Harvard drops standardized test requirement through 2026 Harvard announced the move Thursday amid concerns about students' access to testing sites during the pandemic. It extends a policy many colleges have adopted during the pandemic and that a growing number are keeping for years to come. By Collin Binkley, Associated Press
Education Jan 27 Advocates hope higher ed shift from standardized tests will aid diversity, but it’s no cure-all When Worcester Polytechnic Institute wanted to attract more Black, Hispanic and female students, it became the first nationally ranked science university to make the ACT and SAT standardized tests optional for admission. By Alina Tugend, The Hechinger Report
World May 22 Watch 5:01 News Wrap: Passenger jet crashes in Pakistan In our news wrap Friday, a passenger jet crashed into a crowded residential district in Karachi, Pakistan. Most of the 98 people aboard were feared dead, but at least two survived. Rescuers combed the wreckage for signs of life. Also,…
May 18 Watch 7:51 What does COVID-19 mean for the future of college admissions? By Stephanie Sy, Rachel Wellford With schools closed and classes moving online, students nationwide are being forced to adapt to a new learning landscape. One challenge: standardized testing for college admissions, many of which have been canceled this spring. Although test administrators say tests will… Continue watching
Nov 05 Watch 6:15 Why colleges are reconsidering their reliance on standardized tests for admission A college admissions scandal involving several celebrities has cast an ugly spotlight on how entry into higher education can be gamed. Standardized tests like the ACT and SAT are a key point in the saga, and they now face renewed… Continue watching
Apr 17 Watch 8:09 New Chicago schools chief faces challenges despite major strides By Kavitha Cardoza, Education Week Chicago Public Schools, one of the largest school systems in the country, is reporting academic improvement in spite of past troubles. Now city leaders are looking to new CEO Janice Jackson to keep things moving forward. Special correspondent Kavitha Cardoza… Continue watching
Oct 24 Watch 9:19 How some Atlanta students are getting extra help years after a massive cheating scandal By Lisa Stark, Education Week Educators convicted for inflating test scores in the Atlanta public schools cheating scandal are still trying to clear their names in appeals courts, and the district continues to confront the fallout from years of systematic cheating. Special correspondent Lisa Stark… Continue watching
Oct 04 Watch 8:11 Affected by budget cuts and testing, dozens of Oklahoma teachers are running for office By PBS NewsHour Oklahoma ranks 45 out of 50 states in spending per student. It’s home to overcrowded classrooms and more than 100 districts that have approved four-day school weeks. Now, more than 40 teachers who are tired of not being heard are… Continue watching