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Standing out from the Crowd: How College Degrees, Internships, and Academic Performance Influence Hiring Decisions
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A new study uses experimental data from a resume audit to determine whether college degrees and internship experience have an impact on job opportunities for recent college graduates.
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More Money, More Problems: The Impact of Tuition Increases on Undocumented Student Achievement
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Research on the impact of a tuition increase for undocumented students in the City University of New York (CUNY) system shows that higher costs significantly reduce degree completion by increasing drop-out rates for newer students and reducing the number of credits earned by remaining students. This evidence suggests that tuition…
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Nudging Disadvantaged Students Towards Improved College Application Decisions
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The college application process is riddled with uncertainty, and students in disadvantaged areas in particular may not have access to quality counseling or other resources to guide them. A recent study shows how a cheap policy change dramatically impacted the college decisions of disadvantaged students—and likely, their incomes.
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“A” For Attendance: Do Certain Types of Absences Affect Students Differently?
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Students who miss school intermittently suffer more than students who miss school due to mass disruptions like snow days, suggesting there are more negative effects from poor attendance than just missed instructional time.
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Academic Stress in China: Coping with High Expectations in School Environments
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How do high school students cope with high expectations? A look at academic stress levels in China.
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Is America Perpetuating Inequality by Increasing the Number of Schools Teaching STEM?
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STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) jobs are in high demand, but STEM educational programs may not reach all American students equally.
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School’s Out for Summer: Disadvantages of the Year-Round School Calendar on Maternal Employment
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A recent study finds that year-round elementary school calendars negatively impact maternal employment because it is more difficult for parents to secure child care.
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Measuring Teacher Quality: Do Teachers Impact Students’ Adult Outcomes?
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A new study suggests that students who are taught by higher quality teachers have an increased chance of experiencing improved adult outcomes.
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The GED Is Changing: Evidence Suggests GED Prep Courses Should Change Too
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Improved GED prep programs could significantly increase passage rates and college enrollment, suggests a timely and encouraging study from MDRC.