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Black Scientists With STEM Ph.D.s Face Deep Disparities
A new report finds they disproportionately carry large amounts of student loan debt, among other disparities faced by STEM doctoral grads of color.
Florida Looks to Remove Sociology From Gen. Ed.
Education Commissioner Manny Diaz Jr. said he proposed the change to make room for civic literacy, but some sociology professors are doubtful.
Foreign Language Enrollment Sees Steepest Decline on Record
The MLA’s new census shows plummeting class head counts far outstripped the general student enrollment decrease. Korean continued its rise, while Western European languages further shrank.
College Transfer Process Is ‘DIY’ for Many Students
A new report magnifies existing hurdles students face when attempting to transfer from a two-year college to a four-year institution.
Report: Strengthening Community College Student Transfer
Research from the California Community Colleges system identifies four experiences that increase likelihood of transfer among African American students from a two-year to four-year institution.
Academic Success Tip: Fostering Collaborative Team Teaching
Students benefit from classes taught by multiple faculty members who can add a unique perspective on course materials. Here are four best practices for making co-teaching easier and more effective.
Education Department Releases New Data on Transfer
The release of the data aims to motivate institutions to measure and improve their transfer outcomes.
Scaling Up: Supplemental Instruction to Aid Learning, Community Building
The University of Missouri at Kansas City has offered supplemental instruction for five decades. Here’s what the university has learned and changed.