Muslim Students Report Burglaries and Hate Literature at Idaho State
Numerous burglaries are being investigated at the university in Pocatello, where tensions have risen over an influx of Middle Eastern students.
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CreditMonica Almeida/The New York Times California Appeals Court Reverses Decision to Overturn Teacher Tenure Rules
Judges rule that the state’s job protections for teachers do not deprive poor and minority students of a quality education, or violate their civil rights.
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New York to Expand Gifted Offerings as Disparities Remain
The number of students who scored high enough to qualify for the programs rose this year, but there continues to be a divide between richer and poorer districts.
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CreditCharlie Mahoney for The New York Times Social Club at Harvard Rejects Calls to Admit Women, Citing Risk of Sexual Misconduct
The all-male Porcellian Club, founded in 1791 and known for secrecy, drew criticism after its statement on a frequently debated issue at the university.
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Teacher Tenure Is Challenged Again in a Minnesota Lawsuit
A group of parents backed by wealthy philanthropists hopes to change state job protections, as well as rules governing layoffs.
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CreditRobert F. Bukaty/Associated Press Yale Advances in Shaping Portfolio to Address Climate Change
Yale’s chief investment officer says overseers of its endowment have taken steps to assess companies’ steps in reducing greenhouse emissions.
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Creditvia Peter Kang Common Application Saturates the College Admissions Market, Critics Say
After a student was accepted to all the Ivy League schools, not everyone was cheering. Some say the Common Application system distorts elite college admissions.
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CreditChristian Northeast for The New York Times Will You Sprint, Stroll or Stumble Into a Career?
For today’s emerging adults, a college degree is essential, but it’s not the only factor separating the successful from the drifters.
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CreditDina Litovsky for The New York Times When a Feminist Pledges a Sorority
College women are embracing — and rethinking — the Greek life experience. And not just on the campuses you’d expect: in the Ivy League.
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CreditBrynn Anderson/Associated Press Michelle Obama’s Graduation Speeches Show Her Personal Side
The first lady has become more outspoken on issues like race, gender and class, and plans to expand on those themes in commencement addresses in the coming months.
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CreditGreg Kahn for The New York Times Taking the Politics Out of American History (and Out of A.P.)
Perceived by conservatives as too progressive, Advanced Placement in United States history took a right turn and ended up in the middle.
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CreditCameron Cottrill Why Talented Black and Hispanic Students Can Go Undiscovered
Relying on teachers and parents to identify candidates for gifted programs appears to discriminate against minority and poor children.
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Credit A Brighter Job Market, for Some
Career specialists and economists are upbeat about prospects for this year’s graduates. But not all job seekers have reason to be optimistic.
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Credit Job Hunting in the Digital Age
Robots may be scanning your résumé for keywords, but that doesn’t mean you have to think like one.
