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Every young person is asked, ‘What do you want to be when you grow up?’ some have answers, some do not.
Haley Peterson
Technology is becoming increasingly ubiquitous in schools and classrooms, but virtual courses still have some stigma attached. For some students, this translates to concerns about getting into the college of their choice. But, if the same thoughtful schedule planning and effort are put in as required for traditional classroom students, virtual students can actually be at an advantage. Here are six tips to share with your virtual high school students as they go through the college application process.
Sarah Cornelius
Many job prospects, particularly for teens aged 14 to 18, have been put on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This can be very frustrating, creating a feeling of hopelessness about next steps.
Jen Perry
It’s a tough pill to swallow, but at this point, it’s unlikely that students will head back to brick-and-mortar schools before the end of the school year.
Madison Michell
Between the student debt crisis, admissions scandals, and colleges buying student data to boost exclusivity, there’s a lot to dive into when it comes to higher education. In this week’s edition of the EdNews Round Up, explore topics centered around issues faced by higher education institutions, students, and graduates.
McKenna Wierman
To help you and your students explore opportunities that break the college mold, we’ve put together this list of 10 high-growth career fields that don’t require a four-year university degree.
Students taking the ACT next year will have the option to retake individual sections of the college entrance exam instead of the entire exam, making it easier for students applying to college to submit a higher score. But, some are wondering if this will provide an unfair advantage to students with means to take the exam multiple times and cultivate a higher superscore than their peers who can only afford to test once. Read more on this topic, Harvard’s admission process, the value of homework, and more in this week’s EdNews Round Up.
What are some things that you as a parent can do with your child without completely taking over the college admissions and selection process? Here are some tips on how parents can support their child as he or she makes this significant decision about his or her academic future.
Elaine Ho
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