Blog Post
How to Talk to Kids About the Riots at the U.S. Capitol
Many students were home Wednesday, watching the D.C riots unfold in front of them. As adults, parents and educators, it is our job to help students make sense of it. Turn this into a teachable moment. Talk this through calmly with your students and listen to what they are saying. Keep the conversation going.
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States Must Test Student Learning This Year, Biden Administration Says
While the U.S. Education Department believes that standardized testing provides important data on student learning and success, critics argue that these tests have never been a valid or reliable measure of what students know or are able to do, and that they are especially unreliable now. NPR reports that “high-stakes standardized tests administered during the global health crisis should not determine a student’s future”.
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The Price You Pay for College
Interested in learning more about financial aid for college? This interview should give you a place to begin the process.
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To Play, Or Not To Play: Schools Wrestle With CDC’s Athletics Recommendations
Parents and coaches have long known how important sports are to students. The pandemic has taken away a healthy outlet for many and, for others, ruined hopes of recruitment. Although the CDC has stated that academics should be a priority as schools consider re-opening, those recommendations aren’t always being followed at the local level.
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Artificial Intelligence and Smart Technologies Redefining the College Admissions Process
There are many benefits to the use of technology in the college application process.
It helps colleges analyze patterns and make more reliable predictions about student success. It helps schools reach a greater number of students promoting diversity and a more enriching learning environment. Technology increases discoverability for colleges and the programs they offer, and even reduces application turnaround time leading to a more efficient application journey for students.
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Admissions Experts Unsurprised by Elimination of SAT Subject Tests and Essay
The number of students taking SAT Subject Tests has been steadily declining, and so for many, it was no surprise when the College Board decided to discontinue the tests along with the SAT with essay. While this change may be a step in the right direction, many remain unsure about how the decision will impact the admissions process going forward. Will more selective colleges choose to implement an alternate testing requirement? Will admissions professionals lean more heavily on the AP test score?
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