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Iishe Davis, a sophomore at Scripps College, is working this summer at the college campus in Claremont, Calif. Originally from Louisville, Ky., Davis got guidance on choosing a college through Ivy Plus Academy, a special program at her high school.
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How One Teacher Makes 'Impossible' College Dreams Possible for Students

Many of Beau Baker’s brightest students in Louisville, Ky., entered high school thinking college was not for a first-generation kid like them. Baker is working to change that. (August 1, 2018)

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The Two Powerful Forces Changing College Admissions
Some colleges are rewriting the script for what they look for in potential students. Catherine Gewertz surveys this changing admissions landscape.
January 9, 2019 – Education Week
Commentary
Why Schools Must Safeguard Free Speech
We should condemn language that incites violence, but we can't do so by stifling vigorous—even provocative—debate, writes Andy Smarick.
November 14, 2018 – Education Week
'Transition' Class Boosted College Credits But Not Learning
A study finds that students who took a ‘transition’ math class in high school were able to skip remedial classes in college but learning didn’t improve.
November 14, 2018 – Education Week
SAT Scores Rise as Number of Test-Takers Tops 2 Million
The surge set an all-time high, restoring the SAT's position as the most widely used college admissions test.
October 31, 2018 – Education Week
Math Scores Slide to a 20-Year Low on ACT
The continuing decline in math achievement comes even as fewer students are taking the college-readiness exam.
October 24, 2018 – Education Week
Commentary
What You Can Do in the Face of School Segregation
School segregation may feel intractable, but there are steps school and district leaders can take. Michele Shannon would know.
October 10, 2018 – Education Week
What Literacy Skills Do Students Really Need for Work?
When it comes to literacy skills, there seems to be a gap between what employers want and what schools provide, but it’s a fuzzy one.
September 26, 2018 – Education Week
Speaking Skills Top Employer Wish Lists. But Schools Don't Teach Them
Is school where students should learn to speak clearly, make a 60-second elevator speech, or hold a difficult conversation? That's what employers think.
September 26, 2018 – Education Week
Jobs at All Levels Now Require Digital Literacy. Here's Proof.
Education Week visited Delaware's largest employer for a closer look at how digitization is changing the workplace.
September 26, 2018 – Education Week
How to Make Reading Relevant: Bring Job-Specific Texts Into Class
If students will need to synthesize and analyze complex information on the job, why not start them early?
September 26, 2018 – Education Week

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