November 13, 2020
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What the California vote to keep the ban on affirmative action means for higher education
Public universities in California cannot consider race in admissions. Mark Ralston / Getty Vinay Harpalani, University of New ... -
The emotional challenges of student veterans on campus
For veterans going back to school, student life can involve many stresses. US Department of Education, CC BY Ann M. Cheney, University of ...November 13, 2020 -
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A college freshman paid $1,000 to join a sorority during the pandemic — and all they do is Zoom
Emily Lampi had heard the rumors of sorority recruitment at the University of Florida. Last year, it rained the entire week in Gainesville, ...November 13, 2020 -
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California students say they're 'deeply disappointed' after voters cast ballots against affirmative action
California voted to reject Proposition 16, which called to allow affirmative action in public employers and education ...November 8, 2020 -
How schools can reduce parents’ anxiety during the pandemic
Parents who felt their child’s school supported them during the transition to remote learning reported less anxiety and depression, according ...November 4, 2020 -
Why questions (good and bad) matter
Kids can ask the best questions. Yellow Dog Productions/DigitalVision via Getty Images Marcello Fiocco, University of California, ...November 4, 2020 -
Want to teach kids about nature? Insects can help
Insects are an inexpensive and effective way to teach children about science. Ariel Skelley/DigitalVision via Getty Images Plus Akito Y. ...October 29, 2020 -
Why the FDA is warning pregnant women not to use over-the-counter pain relievers
A pregnant woman stands in front of her work station. Daniel Berehulak/Getty Images C. Michael White, University of Connecticut The Food and ...October 24, 2020