Kimberly Hefling, Associated PressHomeNew SAT: Essay Portion to Become OptionalThe SAT college entrance exam is undergoing sweeping revisions.March 5, 2014StudentsGroup Seeks to Double Number of U.S. Students AbroadAn international education institute is working to double the number of U.S. students studying abroad by 2019.March 3, 2014HomeMore States Grant In-State Tuition to ImmigrantsSupporters of immigrants’ rights are energized because after years of contentious fights, New Jersey and three other states passed statutes last year that will allow such students who came to the U.S. when they were minors to pay in-state tuition.February 3, 2014StudentsObama Administration: End Zero ToleranceThe wide-ranging series of guidelines issued Wednesday in essence tells schools that they must adhere to the principle of fairness and equity in student discipline or face strong action if they don’t.January 8, 2014Community CollegesGED Test Overhauled; Some States Opt for New ExamThe General Educational Development (GED) test, for decades the brand name for the high school equivalency exam, is about to undergo some changes.January 1, 2014StudentsCollege Application Process Intimidating to SomeEven as a larger percentage of students from every income go to college compared to the late 1980s, some don’t even consider it.December 2, 2013Community CollegesEducation Department Seeks Input on New Ratings System for SchoolsBy 2018, the plan is to tie some financial aid to colleges and universities based on performance using the system.October 30, 2013Previous PagePage 4 of 4
