/college-access-completion College Access & Completion en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Wed, 23 Oct 2024 18:17:02 GMT /technology/this-counselor-used-ai-to-help-students-apply-to-college-heres-how/2024/10 Jeffrey Neill shares his tips on when it makes sense to use AI in the college application process. Wed, 23 Oct 2024 18:17:02 GMT /technology/this-counselor-used-ai-to-help-students-apply-to-college-heres-how/2024/10 /teaching-learning/how-well-do-dual-credit-students-do-in-college-a-look-in-charts/2024/10 New data show some students get more access—and more leverage—from taking postsecondary classes in high school. Fri, 18 Oct 2024 21:19:52 GMT /teaching-learning/how-well-do-dual-credit-students-do-in-college-a-look-in-charts/2024/10 /teaching-learning/the-common-app-used-to-be-primarily-for-private-colleges-thats-changed/2024/08 Educators advising students in college applications should know that the Common App has expanded its membership beyond private schools. Fri, 30 Aug 2024 18:39:55 GMT /teaching-learning/the-common-app-used-to-be-primarily-for-private-colleges-thats-changed/2024/08 /policy-politics/fafsa-was-a-debacle-last-year-heres-what-the-ed-dept-is-changing/2024/08 The Education Department plans a phased rollout of the FAFSA this year after the revamped form's introduction was beset by major glitches. Wed, 07 Aug 2024 21:12:45 GMT /policy-politics/fafsa-was-a-debacle-last-year-heres-what-the-ed-dept-is-changing/2024/08 /technology/1-in-3-college-applicants-used-ai-for-essay-help-did-they-cheat/2024/07 Generative AI tools like ChatGPT have put a high-tech twist on decades-old questions of fairness in the college admissions process. Thu, 18 Jul 2024 21:33:42 GMT /technology/1-in-3-college-applicants-used-ai-for-essay-help-did-they-cheat/2024/07 /teaching-learning/what-the-pool-of-college-applicants-looked-like-after-affirmative-action-ban/2024/06 Questions remain for future research on the impact of the U.S. Supreme Court decision on race-based admissions. Mon, 17 Jun 2024 21:36:10 GMT /teaching-learning/what-the-pool-of-college-applicants-looked-like-after-affirmative-action-ban/2024/06 /teaching-learning/new-data-paint-bleak-picture-of-students-post-high-school-outcomes/2024/04 69´«Ã½ are taking much longer to complete credentials after high school than programs plan. Tue, 09 Apr 2024 21:31:04 GMT /teaching-learning/new-data-paint-bleak-picture-of-students-post-high-school-outcomes/2024/04 /teaching-learning/dartmouth-and-yale-are-backtracking-on-test-optional-admissions-why-that-matters/2024/02 The Ivy League schools say test scores help them make better decisions, but most schools are keeping tests optional. Wed, 28 Feb 2024 21:58:23 GMT /teaching-learning/dartmouth-and-yale-are-backtracking-on-test-optional-admissions-why-that-matters/2024/02 /teaching-learning/opinion-how-to-connect-with-english-language-newcomers-teachers-share-their-favorite-lessons/2024/02 Stock classrooms with books that reflect students’ lives, languages, and cultures and invite them into as yet unfamiliar worlds. Tue, 06 Feb 2024 12:19:48 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-how-to-connect-with-english-language-newcomers-teachers-share-their-favorite-lessons/2024/02 /teaching-learning/common-app-will-offer-some-students-direct-college-admission-its-ceo-explains/2023/11 A new program aimed at motivating more first-generation, low-income students to go to college launches this month. Fri, 03 Nov 2023 20:15:50 GMT /teaching-learning/common-app-will-offer-some-students-direct-college-admission-its-ceo-explains/2023/11 /teaching-learning/opinion-to-help-students-one-company-has-unlocked-100-million-a-year-in-college-aid/2023/11 A peer-based mentoring organization encourages high school seniors to apply to college and helps them receive financial aid. Thu, 02 Nov 2023 10:00:00 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-to-help-students-one-company-has-unlocked-100-million-a-year-in-college-aid/2023/11 /teaching-learning/why-calculus-remains-a-math-flash-point/2023/10 Debates center on whether all kids should take it or just those who want to major in STEM—and its odd place in college admissions. Mon, 30 Oct 2023 21:08:28 GMT /teaching-learning/why-calculus-remains-a-math-flash-point/2023/10 /teaching-learning/how-to-help-students-avoid-random-acts-of-dual-credit/2023/10 Some schools and colleges are working to ensure their dual-credit offerings count toward a degree. Mon, 30 Oct 2023 21:06:58 GMT /teaching-learning/how-to-help-students-avoid-random-acts-of-dual-credit/2023/10 /teaching-learning/the-sat-is-making-a-comeback-heres-a-look-at-the-numbers-and-what-they-tell-us/2023/10 More colleges have made the test optional, but students are still taking the SAT in droves. Wed, 25 Oct 2023 19:49:22 GMT /teaching-learning/the-sat-is-making-a-comeback-heres-a-look-at-the-numbers-and-what-they-tell-us/2023/10 /teaching-learning/pandemic-high-school-grads-are-sticking-with-college-states-want-to-make-sure-they-finish/2023/08 69´«Ã½' college persistence rates are back to what they were before COVID hit. Thu, 31 Aug 2023 22:01:45 GMT /teaching-learning/pandemic-high-school-grads-are-sticking-with-college-states-want-to-make-sure-they-finish/2023/08 /policy-politics/biden-administration-outlines-how-colleges-can-pursue-racial-diversity-after-court-ruling/2023/08 The U.S. Departments of Education and Justice say universities may partner with schools on outreach and recruitment of minority students. Mon, 14 Aug 2023 21:25:02 GMT /policy-politics/biden-administration-outlines-how-colleges-can-pursue-racial-diversity-after-court-ruling/2023/08 /policy-politics/secretary-cardona-says-affirmative-action-decision-will-challenge-all-education-leaders/2023/07 The U.S. Department of Education held a summit to discuss the Supreme Court decision and said that more detailed guidance was coming soon. Wed, 26 Jul 2023 21:28:47 GMT /policy-politics/secretary-cardona-says-affirmative-action-decision-will-challenge-all-education-leaders/2023/07 /teaching-learning/college-board-revisits-contentious-decisions-edits-to-ap-african-american-studies-course/2023/07 Decisions around AP African American Studies and the future of AP program overall were among discussion points. Mon, 24 Jul 2023 04:01:00 GMT /teaching-learning/college-board-revisits-contentious-decisions-edits-to-ap-african-american-studies-course/2023/07 /leadership/from-college-advising-to-teacher-preparation-affirmative-action-ruling-may-reshape-k-12/2023/07 These are some ways in which the Supreme Court’s decision may impact K-12 schools. Fri, 14 Jul 2023 21:13:43 GMT /leadership/from-college-advising-to-teacher-preparation-affirmative-action-ruling-may-reshape-k-12/2023/07 /teaching-learning/opinion-emergent-bilinguals-want-to-go-to-college-you-can-help-them/2023/07 English-learners want to go to college. They just don't know what steps to take to get there. Thu, 13 Jul 2023 16:44:11 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-emergent-bilinguals-want-to-go-to-college-you-can-help-them/2023/07 /teaching-learning/college-admission-post-affirmative-action-what-educators-need-to-know/2023/07 College admissions experts share their thoughts on the current selective admissions process and how it might work post-affirmative action. Wed, 12 Jul 2023 21:31:40 GMT /teaching-learning/college-admission-post-affirmative-action-what-educators-need-to-know/2023/07 /teaching-learning/opinion-how-to-create-college-and-career-pathways-for-english-learners/2023/06 To start, the adults in students' schools should show they believe in ELLs' abilities to succeed in postsecondary education. Thu, 29 Jun 2023 17:38:58 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-how-to-create-college-and-career-pathways-for-english-learners/2023/06 /policy-politics/supreme-court-ends-affirmative-action-in-college-admissions-in-decision-watched-by-k-12/2023/06 The U.S. Supreme Court struck down affirmative action in college admissions, a change to the use of race that may be felt in K-12 schools. Thu, 29 Jun 2023 15:53:12 GMT /policy-politics/supreme-court-ends-affirmative-action-in-college-admissions-in-decision-watched-by-k-12/2023/06 /leadership/what-is-affirmative-action-how-a-supreme-court-decision-could-impact-k-12-schools/2023/06 Experts talk about what affirmative action is, how it's worked, and what's at stake—including for K-12 schools. Tue, 20 Jun 2023 20:25:30 GMT /leadership/what-is-affirmative-action-how-a-supreme-court-decision-could-impact-k-12-schools/2023/06 /policy-politics/opinion-attend-these-charter-schools-leave-with-college-credentials/2023/03 The founder of a charter network discusses how his schools bring a K-16 model to the K-12 system. Thu, 30 Mar 2023 10:00:04 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-attend-these-charter-schools-leave-with-college-credentials/2023/03 /teaching-learning/this-high-school-class-partnered-with-a-law-school-program-heres-what-both-learned/2023/02 A university-school system partnership is bolstering the alignment of a high school research course with college expectations. Fri, 17 Feb 2023 21:53:19 GMT /teaching-learning/this-high-school-class-partnered-with-a-law-school-program-heres-what-both-learned/2023/02 /teaching-learning/a-college-admissions-expert-explains-what-going-test-optional-means-for-high-school-seniors/2023/01 The movement to test-optional college admissions is helping colleges diversify their enrollments, this expert says. Mon, 09 Jan 2023 22:43:14 GMT /teaching-learning/a-college-admissions-expert-explains-what-going-test-optional-means-for-high-school-seniors/2023/01 /teaching-learning/knock-out-those-letters-of-recommendation-pro-tips-from-teachers/2022/11 Teachers dish on best practices for students' letters of recommendation. Mon, 14 Nov 2022 21:48:46 GMT /teaching-learning/knock-out-those-letters-of-recommendation-pro-tips-from-teachers/2022/11 /policy-politics/affirmative-action-cases-lead-what-could-prove-another-momentous-supreme-court-term/2022/09 The cases on race in college admissions could affect K-12. The justices will also weigh copyright, American Indian law, and LGBTQ rights. Thu, 22 Sep 2022 21:42:54 GMT /policy-politics/affirmative-action-cases-lead-what-could-prove-another-momentous-supreme-court-term/2022/09