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As back-to-school time approaches, statistics show that projected enrollment is on the rise again after slipping a bit in recent years.
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As back-to-school time approaches, statistics show that projected enrollment is on the rise again after slipping a bit in recent years.
In 2012, 36% of the nation’s young adults ages 18 to 31—the so-called Millennial generation—were living in their parents’ home, the highest share in at least four decades. The number of young adults doing so has risen by 3 million since the start of the start of the recession in 2007, an increase driven by a combination of economic, educational and cultural factors.
Only 12% of teachers say their students are “very likely” to use printed books in a research assignment.
U.S. families are relying less on their own resources and more on outside sources (scholarships, loans and the like) to pay for college.
In a survey of Advanced Placement and National Writing Project teachers, a majority say digital tools encourage students to be more invested in their writing by encouraging personal expression and providing a wider audience for their work.
Susan Hildreth, director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services, will present on a recent policy report, developed with the Campaign for Grade-level Reading, that highlights the role of libraries in early learning. In addition, Pew Intern…
About one out of five of the nation’s households owed student debt in 2010, more than double the share two decades earlier.
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While Americans overwhelmingly agree that society should ensure equal opportunities for all, the divide over affirmative action programs remains as wide as ever.
Earlier this month, the valedictorian at Liberty (S.C.) High School ripped up his prepared graduation speech, which had been approved by school officials, and instead recited the Lord’s Prayer at the public school’s graduation ceremony. According to CNN, Roy Costner IV said he was trying to make a statement that “taking prayer out of schools […]
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