How to Prepare for Final Exams: Tips to Help You Succeed
With finals right around the corner, it is important that students take steps to ensure that they are properly prepared. The fact is that final exams are not just any test, as they are meant to assess your understanding of materials covered throughout the semester. Furthermore, these exams are often heavily weighted and can mean […]
6 Major Reasons Why Adults Go Back to School
Nowadays, it’s not uncommon for adults to return to school, especially with the flexibility that distance education can provide for busy students. Maybe it’s a personal reason or maybe it’s due to job advancement. No matter the case, going back to school can change your life. Here are six reasons why adults go back to school: 1. […]
College-Educated Immigrants in the United States
U.S. employment projections point to a greater demand for workers with higher levels of education and skills in the future. Nationwide, state governments, philanthropic organizations, businesses, and other public and private actors have launched initiatives to boost the number and share of U.S. residents going to college and gaining greater skills and credentials. Immigrants make […]
Pass or fail: is testing a valid way to measure student progress?
What if the measures we use to determine passing or failing grades are completely skewed? A look at fairness, validity and opportunity to learn in standardized testing.
Black immigrants in the US
Over the last decades the population of Black immigrants in the United States has more than tripled. Their challenges, their contributions and what it means for students.
Ten ways immigrants help build and strengthen our economy
America is a nation of immigrants. Ten ways generations of immigrants have helped build the American economy, from small businesses to cutting-edge technology.