Why Families Applying For Financial Aid May Initially Have Trouble With The New FAFSA
A long-awaited update to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, better known as the FAFSA, was released on December 30. But some families are having trouble accessing the online form, which has so far only been available for short periods of time.
Here’s What Students Say They Need For The New Year
As 2023 comes to a close, discussions about inequitable school funding, chronic absenteeism, and the need to teach more culturally relevant material aren’t going away just because the calendar switches to a new year.
Harvard Faces Friday Deadline To Respond To House On Plagiarism Scandal
Harvard is due to respond by Friday to a demand from lawmakers for wide-ranging documents linked to the plagiarism controversy swirling around embattled President Claudine Gay.
Black Students Weigh Mentioning Race In College Admissions Essays After SCOTUS Affirmative Action Ruling
Many Black students are torn about how – and even if – they should disclose their race in their bid for college admission.
Learning Loss And The Lessons Americans Refuse To Learn
The United States of America has spent the last three years arguing about the pandemic’s effects on students’ academic and socioemotional well-being. The “learning loss” narrative just puts students, parents, and communities on a hamster wheel with no off-ramp.
Fighting Educational Injustice, One Nap At A Time
Harvard educator and activist Shawn Ginwright believes that rest — sacrificed at the altars of capitalism and white supremacy — is a revolutionary act.
4 NBA Stars Making Sure Black Kids Get An Excellent Education
Through foundations, businesses, or by starting schools, Black athletes are ensuring students can win at school.
7 Black Poets Every Student Should Read
Black students need exposure to culturally reflective verses to spark their imaginations and creative expression. Here are seven must-read Black poets that bring the Black experience, with all its joy and pain, to life.
How Harvard President Claudine Gay Made History
Harvard University President Claudine Gay has drawn national attention over her contentious comments on Capitol Hill a week ago about antisemitism on campus. Many donors, politicians and business leaders demanded her resignation, but Harvard’s board, faculty and alumni have come to her defense.
Harvard President Claudine Gay’s Fate Hangs In The Balance After University’s Board Meeting
Harvard President Claudine Gay remains at the helm after the school’s board of directors met Sunday amid calls for her removal for failing to effectively denounce threats of violence against Jewish students on campus.
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Nolan Wells’ Case Is Closed. His Family Still Demands Answers
A Mississippi grand jury declined to charge anyone in the drowning death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells, despite unexplained injuries noted in autopsy reports. His family, joined by attorney Ben Crump, disputes the ruling and is demanding a federal investigation, while a rapper-led campaign now offers a $1 million reward for credible evidence in the unresolved case.
