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The U.S. Attracts Fewer International Students, Loses Billions In Revenue. Here’s Why.
Colleges in the U.S. are struggling to bring back international students who tend to pay full tuition – but our handling of the pandemic, visa restrictions and safety fears are pushing these students to learn elsewhere. Offering more hybrid and online programs as well as a new commitment by the Biden administration to welcome international…
Read MoreThe Making of an Olympian
Have you been wondering if your child has what it takes to become a top athlete? A recent study on the making of an Olympian may surprise you. While many believe that athletic success requires early specialization, the study found that top junior competitors have settled on a single sport before age 12, a year…
Read MoreThe pandemic’s toll: National test scores show progress slowed, gaps widened
Data released Wednesday by national testing group NWEA reinforces what most of us expected: academic process slowed during 2020. In response, schools are hard at work to expand academic support but for many, emotional support is needed as well. It’s estimated that nearly 120,000 children lost a parent or caregiver due to COVID. While school…
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