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Education

A report released today documents that the ten campuses of the University of California (UC) generate $82 billion annually in economic impact for the state of California.

The New York City-based nonprofit that owns the tests describes the changes as an effort to “reduce demands on students.” But the College Board has taken a beating in the pandemic.

Bolstering emergency relief for institutions, investing in research, reversing misguided visa policies advanced during the Trump administration, and paving the way for a doubling of the maximum Pell Grant to support low-income students can all make a tremendous impact.

President-Elect Joe Biden has vowed to make schools reopening a priority of his first 100 days. But parents and teachers need to be aware of the impact this last year has had on those kids—and the difference that impact may have on education as a whole.

President Trump's 1776 Commission has had a chilling effect on efforts of teachers to teach an accurate history of America. Biden's nominee for education secretary signals that he will set a new tone.

Whether you're over-funding a 529 plan or prioritizing college savings over your own financial security, saving too much for college can be an expensive mistake.

The last two months of U.S. history are more than sufficient to demonstrate why allowing citizens to make a free market selection of their own preferred facts is bad for us as a country.

Teachers are making a case to jump the queue for the coronavirus vaccine - but it’s far from clear that they should get priority.

Universities are scholarly communities of diverse viewpoints: university presidents should hesitate before proclaiming "My university believes...."

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was one of the most inspiring leaders of all time. He asked us all to consider identity and to strive for greatness in ourselves and others. King’s words transcend issues and time. They are undeniably influential and powerful reminders of what really matters.