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Just over 20 percent of children currently, or at some point in their lives, have had a debilitating mental disorder, according to the National Institutes of Mental Health. But educators seeking… Read more »

The data on chronic student absenteeism released earlier this month by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights are jaw-dropping. In one school year alone, more than 6 million… Read more »

The University of Tennessee has reached a $2.48 million settlement with eight women who accused the school of mishandling sexual assault allegations against male student athletes. The federal… Read more »

Several states have created an initiative to help community college students transfer into four-year institutions without losing credits or having to repeat courses.

The next legislative session is still more than six months away, but the Austin Independent School District has already chosen its focus issues for the next session. The first one isn’t surprising… Read more »

As manufacturing, affordability and politics converge to make community college a first-tier higher education option for millions of students, studies continue to show that the skills learned in… Read more »

What do students really think about whether universities should make diversity a priority when recruiting students and faculty? Are campuses polarized into pro- and anti-diversity camps? These are… Read more »

Punished for holding hands with a boyfriend or girlfriend, for wearing non-gender-conforming clothing to class or prom, or for defending themselves against verbal harassment and physical assault—… Read more »

Something new is happening at a batch of California urban schools. Students are being asked if they are happy at school. The recent focus on the social and emotional well-being of students as a… Read more »

Students were more likely to report behaviors if they had a positive relationship with campus police.

Kansas State University’s policy to not investigate accusations of rape in off-campus fraternity houses is “incorrect,” according to federal government statements filed in court in support of two… Read more »

Being a low-income student in college is difficult, but it’s likely to be even more difficult if you’re also a woman. Barbara Gault, executive director of the Institute for Women’s Policy Research… Read more »

Ask Jaclynn Davis Wallette and she'll tell you that having more racial diversity at the area's college and university campuses is a goal worth pursuing.

According to White House officials, top members of the administration — including the president, the vice president, their wives and members of the Cabinet — will not visit institutions whose… Read more »

Can you imagine what your life would be like if you had no friends? Friends play an important role in every stage of our lives. The support of friends is crucial to our development. Yet, for… Read more »

Georgia State University has been acclaimed for its work with minority, first-generation and low-income students.

New state legislation has prompted Anoka-Ramsey Community College and the city of Coon Rapids to enter into a memorandum of understanding to address campus sexual assaults.