As the U.S. continues to debate issues with deep historical roots, correctly analyzing the past within our education system is imperative to the future.
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Education
Public Service Loan Forgiveness – The Likelihood of Approval Is as Slim as Getting Struck by Lightning
The odds of being struck by lightning in your lifetime are 1 in 3,000. It seems like the odds of getting loan forgiveness are just as slim with just 96 applicants out of 33,000 being approved. Approximately 99 percent of applicants applying for Public Service Loan...
Disabled Students’ Right to Education in South Africa
The lack of a basic system to educate students with disabilities in South Africa severely limits the country’s potential.
The Consequences of School Voucher Programs
The appointment of Betsy Devos as the Education Secretary reignited controversy over school voucher programs, but vouchers are not a saving grace for students.
Are New Education Guidelines Sweeping Vulnerable Populations Aside?
The Trump Administration’s new education guidelines are incredibly suspect, and it’s likely that more vulnerable populations will suffer under these policies.
Denying Students the Services They Need to Succeed
Every day, students with disabilities are neglected and fall further behind. We must ensure all students persevere in an environment that allows them to succeed.
To Drive Down Higher Education Costs, Fund Public Colleges
Funding higher education would require higher taxes, but dismantling the inefficient education system would make college more affordable.
Questioning the Efficacy of Corporal Punishment in Modern-Day School Systems
It’s time to end corporal punishment so all students have a just and safe school environment focused on building them into the leaders and learners of tomorrow.
President Obama’s Plan to Expand Computer Science in the Classroom
In President Obama’s final budget released last month, he asked for $4 billion over 3 years to develop the next generation of computer science and technology professionals. The President’s Computer Science for All plan aims to equip students with the skills...