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More than 1 million fewer students are in college. Here’s how that impacts the economy

Where have all the students gone? Many fear that over a million students have opted to go straight to work from high school rather than continue their education. Are they trading a short-term income gain for the long-term benefits of a degree? Read more from NPR here.

Making Education Matter

Along with academic learning Dr B., the Stress Dr., makes the case that students right now need to learn resiliency and to “live in the present” in order to make education matter. Especially now during the chaos of a global pandemic, living in the moment is a great way to mitigate the worry and unrest…

3 High School Alternatives to AP and IB

Not everyone has access to AP or IB classes, but colleges want to see students push themselves academically. Read on for other ways to demonstrate academic rigor during high school. Read more from US News here.