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Supreme court closes door on affirmative action in university admissions
feature Race-based admissions were an unpopular measure for tackling inequality in America
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Katharine Birbalsingh: Britain’s ‘strictest head teacher’ takes aim at Jess Phillips
Why Everyone’s Talking About Former social mobility tsar accuses Labour MP of racism in Twitter spat
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Advocacy groups challenge Harvard's legacy admissions policy
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By Catherine Garcia Published
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After affirmative action, are legacy admissions next?
Today's Big Question The case against preference for children of alumni and donors
By Joel Mathis Published
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How can US students recover from pandemic learning loss?
Today's Big Question Test scores in math and reading are still dropping
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The cat self-identity row gripping an East Sussex school
Talking Point Heated conversation between a teacher and pupils sparks renewed row over gender identity in the classroom
By Felicity Capon Published
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The changing face of home schooling in the US
In Depth The movement is becoming more diverse beyond its conservative Christian roots
By Theara Coleman Published
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Breastfeeding for longer linked to better exam results
Speed Read New study suggests breast milk could help secure a child top grades in GCSEs
By Rebekah Evans Published
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The college rankings rebellion
Speed Read Some of America’s top universities are rejecting the tyranny of U.S. News & World Report’s annual lists
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2 Michigan school districts ban backpacks after confiscating 4th gun this year
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By Theara Coleman Published
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Why are American students failing history?
Today's Big Question And what does it mean for the future of American democracy?
By Joel Mathis Published
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Education Department to limit bans on transgender student athletes but allow exceptions
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By Peter Weber Published
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The pros and cons of school holidays
Pros and Cons For children and teachers the holidays are a welcome break from school, but for many parents they can prove a headache
By Richard Windsor Published
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Pros and cons of the letter grading system
feature How does the traditional school of thought stack up against 'un-grading,' an unorthodox assessment method gaining traction among the nation's educators?
By Theara Coleman Published
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