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Debunking the Myth That Minorities Receive More College Scholarships

It's popular to believe minority students get more than their fair share, but the data reveals that's not the case.

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How the Science World Tells Black Kids 'Do Not Enter'

National initiatives seek to increase the number of minorities in science, but racial discrimination in academia is hurting the cause.

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A Digital Time Capsule Will Archive the Websites 21st Century Students Find Relevant

The Internet Archive and the Library of Congress are creating a collection of websites that represent the modern student experience.

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Do Rich White Kids Automatically Think They're Harvard Material?

According to counselors, low-income black students need to be talked up into applying to elite schools. Well-off white students need talking down.

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A More Diverse Class of 2015: Harvard Accepts Record Numbers of Black and Latino Students

Of course, the overall admission rate was lower than ever: 6.2 percent.

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Can Community Colleges Survive the Economic Downturn?

Despite increased demand for education, budget cuts are causing two-year schools to cut back, denying a college education to thousands of students.

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Could One Hour of Therapy Boost Black Student Achievement?

A new study suggests confidence building psychological exercises can help close the achievement gap

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Dropout Rate Increases for California's Minority Students

Need proof that the achievement gap is alive and well in California? Record numbers of minority students are dropping out of high school.

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Should We Steer Minority STEM Students Away From Top Schools?

A panel convened by the U.S. Commission of Civil Rights worries about mismatch between a student's training and the rigor of college programs.

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Al Gore to Tackle STEM Education in Online Townhall

The Former Vice President will drum up excitement for science, technology, engineering, and math.