Students perceive themselves as a ‘math person’ or a ‘reading person’ early on – and this can impact the choices they make throughout their lives
Psychologists aren’t sure which factors drive students to form specific academic identities, but these identities can affect career choices. ...
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College students are increasingly identifying beyond ‘she’ and ‘he’
‘They/them’ are among the most popular pronouns, but many students are devising new pronouns to identify their gender. Spiderplay via ...
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After protests, UC San Diego agrees not to fire Chinese postdoc who raised concerns
The University of California, San Diego has reached a settlement with Li Jiang, a postdoctoral scholar from China who said her contract was left to ...
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Worried about back-to-school inflation? Latest price data on backpacks, laptops and kids’ clothes offers some relief for parents
While laptops have dropped in price, old-school supplies like pencils and markers are getting more expensive. AP Photo/Marta Lavandier Jay L. ...
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Computer science benefits students with learning disabilities – but not always for the long term
Schools can help students see themselves working in computer science. Hill Street Studios/Getty Images Jay Stratte Plasman, The Ohio State ...
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College requirements for police forces can save Black lives, but at what cost?
Demonstrators stand off with officers July 3, 2022, in Akron, Ohio, as they protest the killing of Jayland Walker, shot by police. Matthew ...
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City residents who support neighborhood schools are often divided by race and purpose
Local school support is fragmented by race and class. digitalskillet / Getty Images Hava Rachel Gordon, University of Denver The Research Brief ...
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How to college: 4 essential reads for incoming first-year students and their parents on mental health, libraries and more
When students are prepared for the newness of college life, their well-being is better off. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images News vis Getty ...
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