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French Heir Gives Pissarro Stolen by the Nazis to University of Oklahoma
1Jun By EditorNo Comments
Online Colleges

French Heir Gives Pissarro Stolen by the Nazis to University of Oklahoma

French Heir Gives Pissarro Stolen by the Nazis to University of Oklahoma A Jewish family whose relatives had their artworks looted by the Nazis said on Tuesday they were giving up their claim to a Pissarro painting and transferring ownership to the University of Oklahoma, where it had been on display until 2017. Léone Meyer, whose family’s collection was looted by the Nazis, said she was giving up her long-running efforts to donate the painting to the Musée d’Orsay in Paris where it has been exhibited in recent years. Title to the work, “La Bergère,” or “Shepherdess Bringing in Sheep,” would instead go to the University of Oklahoma under an agreement that would ensure the painting continues to be exhibited in both countries. “I have now regained my freedom at a price that I fully accept,”...
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Top Five Tips For College Fairs
1Jun By EditorNo Comments
Graduate Admissions

Top Five Tips For College Fairs

Top Five Tips For College FairsCollege fairs are in full swing around the country. To make sure you have the best strategy for the college fairs you might want to follow these five tips. 1. Research which schools will be attend the college fair. For most college fairs you can find a list of schools that will be attending. It is worth getting a copy of this list. Then going through it to see if there are any colleges that you are considering on the list. Go through and highlight them and consider going to their tables first. You might also find other schools that you weren’t aware of that you want to talk to. No matter what, it is nice to at least know who will be in attendance to make sure you don’t miss visiting with any schools. 2. Register in advance for college fairs. Many colleges the...
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Pennsylvania leaders fill federal gaps in sexual violence prevention
1Jun By EditorNo Comments
College Planning

Pennsylvania leaders fill federal gaps in sexual violence prevention

Pennsylvania leaders fill federal gaps in sexual violence preventionThe year 2016 marked a dramatic shift in how federal education officials discussed and enforced polices to prevent and address sexual violence on college campuses and punish perpetrators. The Obama administration had spent about five years bringing attention to the pervasive sexual violence occurring on American campuses and threatening to sanction colleges that did not respond to reports of assault in a manner focused on protecting and believing victims. Those efforts were upended when Donald Trump was elected and appointed Betsy DeVos secretary of education. DeVos, whose views on campus sexual misconduct ran counter to the work of advocates for victims, quickly began to dismantle the policies of the Obama administration....
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Let’s review how Bill and Melinda Gates spent billions of dollars to change public education
1Jun By EditorNo Comments
Financial Aid

Let’s review how Bill and Melinda Gates spent billions of dollars to change public education

Let’s review how Bill and Melinda Gates spent billions of dollars to change public educationWe’re also addressing the pandemic’s disproportionate impact on people of color in other ways, including through our foundation’s U.S. education work. We’re concerned about students falling behind at all levels (when schools closed last spring, the average student lost months of learning), but we’re especially troubled that COVID-19 could exacerbate long-standing barriers to higher education, particularly for students who are Black, Latino, or from low-income households. Median lifetime earnings of college graduates are twice those of high school graduates, so the stakes for these young people are high. To help students navigate COVID-19 roadblocks, our foundation expanded our partnerships with thre...
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1Jun By EditorNo Comments
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Nation’s skeletal school mental health network will be severely tested

Nation’s skeletal school mental health network will be severely testedIn February 2020, Caden McKnight was elected student body president of his high school in Las Vegas. A year later he was in his room, attending a Zoom meeting of the Clark County School District Board of Trustees, pleading with board members to reopen the district’s schools. Just being together in person and having a normal routine, Caden said, would help kids cope with mental health struggles. He told the board members about his own grief, over the death of his friend, Mia, who died just after Valentine’s Day this year from an accidental drug overdose. “I knew her since I was 11,” he said of Mia, who had been his date to a homecoming dance. “I grew up with her and she got to see me grow up. It’s tough as a 17-year-old ...
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1Jun By EditorNo Comments
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Nation’s skeletal school mental health network will be severely tested

Nation’s skeletal school mental health network will be severely testedIn February 2020, Caden McKnight was elected student body president of his high school in Las Vegas. A year later he was in his room, attending a Zoom meeting of the Clark County School District Board of Trustees, pleading with board members to reopen the district’s schools. Just being together in person and having a normal routine, Caden said, would help kids cope with mental health struggles. He told the board members about his own grief, over the death of his friend, Mia, who died just after Valentine’s Day this year from an accidental drug overdose. “I knew her since I was 11,” he said of Mia, who had been his date to a homecoming dance. “I grew up with her and she got to see me grow up. It’s tough as a 17-year-old ...
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31May By EditorNo Comments
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Ultimate Guide to College Grants and Scholarships for Minorities

Ultimate Guide to College Grants and Scholarships for MinoritiesScholarships and grants are a valuable tool for students who need funds to pay for college. These programs typically have criteria that consider your background and interests. One major category of gift awards is minority scholarships and grants. Minorities are groups that have historically faced societal disadvantages or challenges due to factors including: ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, and disability. Students whose backgrounds qualify them for these awards can access financial assistance that they don’t need to pay back. Like all scholarships, minority scholarships will usually have additional merit or need based criteria for selection. Minority scholarships are offered by colleges, private organizations ...
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As Harvard Case Looms at Supreme Court, Study Tests Value of Diversity
31May By EditorNo Comments
Graduate Admissions

As Harvard Case Looms at Supreme Court, Study Tests Value of Diversity

As Harvard Case Looms at Supreme Court, Study Tests Value of Diversity“If diverse groups of student editors perform better than non-diverse groups, it lends credibility to the idea that diverse student bodies, diverse student organizations, diverse faculties, diverse teams of attorneys and diverse teams of employees generally could perform better than non-diverse teams,” the study concluded. The law reviews’ diversity policies were not uniform, but they tended to take account of race, as the Harvard College admissions policy does, as one factor among many for some or all of the available spots. The Harvard Law Review, for instance, selects 30 of its 48 editors based on some combination of a writing competition and grades. Another 18 editors, a statement on its website says, are “selected t...
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31May By EditorNo Comments
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Ultimate Guide to College Grants and Scholarships for Minorities

Ultimate Guide to College Grants and Scholarships for MinoritiesScholarships and grants are a valuable tool for students who need funds to pay for college. These programs typically have criteria that consider your background and interests. One major category of gift awards is minority scholarships and grants. Minorities are groups that have historically faced societal disadvantages or challenges due to factors including: ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, and disability. Students whose backgrounds qualify them for these awards can access financial assistance that they don’t need to pay back. Like all scholarships, minority scholarships will usually have additional merit or need based criteria for selection. Minority scholarships are offered by colleges, private organizations ...
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New report provides reality check on virtual schools
31May By EditorNo Comments
Financial Aid

New report provides reality check on virtual schools

New report provides reality check on virtual schools[8] Schwartz, H.L., Grant, D., Diliberti, M., Hunter, G.P., & Setodji, C.M. (2020). Remote learning is here to stay: Results from the first American School District Panel Survey. Santa Monica, CA: RAND Corporation. Retrieved April 20, 2021, from https://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RRA956-1.html Published at Thu, 06 May 2021 06:00:22 +0000 Article source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2021/05/06/reality-check-on-virtual-schools/
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Yield Rates for the Class of 2025
30May By EditorNo Comments
Graduate Admissions

Yield Rates for the Class of 2025

Yield Rates for the Class of 2025Learn What Yield Rates Look Like for the Class of 2025 After many colleges reported all-time low acceptance rates, some students might be curious about their yield rates, or just how many of these admitted applicants have chosen to enroll. Yield is a priority for every college because it impacts their place on rankings lists and it can also influence their bond ratings. As a result, many universities have aimed to improve their yield rates over recent years by utilizing strategies and techniques, like demonstrated interest, to ensure students are serious about applying to their school. Keep reading to learn more about the yield rates at various colleges for the class of 2025, during what was an unprecedented admissions cycle. When reviewing yield rates, it...
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30May By EditorNo Comments
Graduate Admissions

Weighted GPA or Unweighted GPA?

Weighted GPA or Unweighted GPA?Most colleges will use the unweighted GPA as the best reflection of your high school performance. As they say, “an A is an A.” A B in an Advanced Placement course does not mean that you somehow really got an A in that course…you still did B work, according to your teacher. So while the weighted GPA will reflect the relative rigor of your high school coursework, the unweighted GPA reflects your actual performance in those courses. A Weighted “B” is NOT an “A” How do colleges calculate GPA for college? Don’t be lulled into complacency when you get a “B” on that AP history test by telling yourself that B work equals an A in a less rigorous course. The fact is that colleges will pay closer attention to your unweighted GPA than to an average that is artificially i...
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The 2021 college commencement speech for our times
29May By EditorNo Comments
College Planning

The 2021 college commencement speech for our times

The 2021 college commencement speech for our timesThank you for inviting me back to Boston to be with you on this glorious day and in this spectacular setting. Fenway is a hallowed arena of achievement and joy and common purpose. Those are the very subjects I want to discuss today. But first things first. Deepest congratulations to all of the graduates on your achievements. As your achievements are recognized in this ceremony, you can look back with justifiable pride — because you have worked hard to reach this day. And you can look forward — with hopeful anticipation toward a fulfilling life. Congratulations as well to all the family and friends who are here, physically or in spirit, to celebrate with you. Throughout your years at Suffolk University, they have been by your side, supportin...
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Amid Objections to Automated Proctoring, One Company Abandons the Practice
29May By EditorNo Comments
College Planning

Amid Objections to Automated Proctoring, One Company Abandons the Practice

Amid Objections to Automated Proctoring, One Company Abandons the PracticeThe use of remote proctoring has surged as colleges shifted to remote instruction during the pandemic. But not everyone is on board with the practice. Many students and even some schools have pushed back against the practice, especially objecting to automated services that rely on algorithms that watch students via their webcam and look for suspicious patterns of behavior—sending clips of questionable moments to professors for later review. The problem, critics say, is that the systems often lead to false-positives, add stress to the test-taking process and invade privacy. Darker skin tones can prove especially tricky for algorithms. This week one large provider of proctoring services, ProctorU, took the unusual step...
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From World War II to Harvard: the Nisei Soldier who served and taught America
29May By EditorNo Comments
Financial Aid

From World War II to Harvard: the Nisei Soldier who served and taught America

From World War II to Harvard: the Nisei Soldier who served and taught AmericaOn December 7, 1941, Japanese planes raided the U.S. Naval Base Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. The massive surprise attack thrusted America into World War II. Following the attack, government suspicion arose around Americans of Japanese descent. A few months later, on March 29, 1942, Lieutenant General John L. DeWitt of the Western Defense Command issued Public Proclamation No. 4, which forced the evacuation and detention of West Coast residents of Japanese American ancestry. Approximately 120,000 Japanese Americans were sent to concentration camps in the United States between 1942 and 1945. Despite the growing racism against Japanese Americans following Executive Order 9066 and Public Proclamation No. 4, many Nisei, or...
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