A recent lawsuit, filed on behalf of nine children, addresses concerns over school segregation in Massachusetts. The lawsuit argues that boundary lines are confining many low-income students of color to segregated, low-performing public school districts. This situation allegedly denies them the adequate education promised by the state constitution.
Marco Hunter-Lopez, a 16-year-old student at Wylie East High School in Texas and president of the campus Republican Club, testified before Congress about receiving death threats. The incident occurred following his viral confrontation with an Islamic group distributing hijabs at his school. Encounter with Islamic Group On February 2, Hunter-Lopez came across an Islamic booth […]
In a significant move, Harvard faculty recently voted to cap the number of full A’s awarded in courses. This decision marks the culmination of years of discussions. The new rule utilizes a ’20 plus four’ formula. This means that only about 20% of students in a course can receive full A’s. An asterisk in this […]
A comprehensive report examining the outcomes of nearly 1 million undergraduate students indicates that pursuing a college education generally leads to financial gains for most individuals. However, several factors significantly influence these benefits. Students at Revolution Workshop, a nonprofit in Chicago, can acquire construction skills that help them enter a trade union apprenticeship. This is […]