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Study: Therapy Dog Visitations Support Student Well-Being
A recently published article from researchers at Washington State University finds drop-in therapy dog interactions can help students who left their childhood pet behind. The study has implications for providing students with healthy coping strategies.
Survey Shows Voters Not Keen to Slash Education Department Funding
A clear majority of voters supports preserving or increasing funding for the Department of Education, according to a new poll...
USDA Launches Investigation Into Trans Athletes at U of Maine
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is launching a Title IX compliance review of the University of Maine System based on...
How Frequent Assessment Can Benefit URM Student Learning
A pilot study at the University of California, Riverside, found that more regular testing, as opposed to high-stakes exams, can improve student outcomes in a general chemistry course and close equity gaps for historically disadvantaged learners.
New Mexico Governor Appoints Brother as Student Regent
As scrutiny mounts over governing boards in New Mexico following a payout for an embattled president, Democratic governor Michelle Lujan...
Hobart and William Smith Colleges Receive $70M Gift
Hobart and William Smith Colleges has received the largest gift in its history: $70 million from the late Thomas Melly...
Education Dept. Lifts Pause on Some Civil Rights Investigations
After pausing most civil rights investigations, the Education Department’s Office for Civil Rights is resuming some inquiries, but only those...
Survey Finds Widespread Challenges With Credit Transfer
Negative experiences with trying to transfer credits toward a college credential are prevalent among American adults, according to a new...