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What is Critical Race Theory?

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FILE - People gather for an anti-vaccine rally, amid the coronavirus pandemic, in Central Park, New York City, July 24, 2021.
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Students Across US Take On COVID Disinformation

Education Secretary Miguel Cardona speaks during the daily briefing at the White House in Washington, Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021. …
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Pause on US Student Loan Payments Extended Through January

A student takes classes online with his companions using the Zoom APP at home during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19)…
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Students Criticize Online Learning as Inadequate

What Do People Mean by 'Critical Race Theory'?
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What is Critical Race Theory?
Forty-year-old race-based theory has caused opinion, political uproar
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By Riley McPheeters
Thu, 08/12/2021 - 07:59 PM
FILE - People gather for an anti-vaccine rally, amid the coronavirus pandemic, in Central Park, New York City, July 24, 2021.
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Students Across US Take On COVID Disinformation
COVID Campus Coalition uses social media to help dispel myths with science 
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By Riley McPheeters
Mon, 08/09/2021 - 03:46 PM
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona speaks during the daily briefing at the White House in Washington, Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021. …
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Pause on US Student Loan Payments Extended Through January
The Education Department says this will be the final extension
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Fri, 08/06/2021 - 07:01 PM
Mountain Biker Cruises Peaks to Promote Afghanistan
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Mountain Biker Cruises Peaks to Promote Afghanistan
Cyclist Farid Noori hopes to increase awareness of his home country’s scenic beauty. Connor Smith has the story.
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By Connor Smith
Fri, 08/06/2021 - 04:57 PM
A student takes classes online with his companions using the Zoom APP at home during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19)…
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Students Criticize Online Learning as Inadequate
Lack of engagement and yearning for social interaction prevail
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By Zohra Moradi
Thu, 08/05/2021 - 02:44 PM
Afghan women take part in a gathering at a hall in Kabul on August 2, 2021 against the claimed human rights violations on women…
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Afghan Fear Complete Taliban Takeover
Young Afghans leaving as Taliban gain more territory
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By Zohra Moradi
Mon, 08/02/2021 - 03:00 PM
Foreign Student Athletes See Visas Overrule Pay
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Foreign Student Athletes See Visas Overrule Pay
US athletes are earning money while international students are in limbo
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By Connor Smith
Sat, 07/31/2021 - 05:46 PM
Farid Noori, who came to the U.S. in 2011, and now teaches students in Afghanistan remotely, bikes Whiteface Mountain in the New York Adirondacks. (Courtesy - Ian Lynch)
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Afghan Biker Climbs Mountain for Education’s Uphill Battle
Teacher memorializes Kabul bombing that claimed lives of 90 students
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By Zohra Moradi
Wed, 07/28/2021 - 10:17 PM
FILE - In this Nov. 5, 2020 file photo, a woman pushes a shopping cart to enter a Walmart in Rolling Meadows, Ill. Walmart is…
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Largest US Employer to Pay Workers' Tuition
Walmart, which employs some 1.6 million people in the US, announces plan to help adult learners
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Wed, 07/28/2021 - 06:05 PM
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Malawi Begins Classes in World's First 3D-Printed School
Computer-built schools could alleviate classroom and housing shortages, but costs remain a challenge
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By Lameck Masina
Fri, 07/23/2021 - 05:36 AM
Student Athletes Balance Books With Olympic Training 
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Student Athletes Balance Books With Olympic Training  
Athletes say COVID-19 pandemic gave them an extra year to prepare for Tokyo   
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By Connor Smith
Mon, 07/19/2021 - 03:53 PM
A view of buildings on the campus of Pennsylvania State University in State College, Pennsylvania July 11, 2012. REUTERS/Eric…
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Pennsylvania State University System Merges 6 Schools Into 2
The university system wants to cut student costs by 25%
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Wed, 07/14/2021 - 06:20 PM
FILE - Students walk on the campus of the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia, Dec 1, 2020.
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On Australian Campuses, Chinese Students Fear Beijing's Surveillance
Some Chinese students studying in the country say self-censorship has long been the norm for them
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By Olivia Liao
Wed, 07/14/2021 - 03:35 PM
FILE - Ben Scales (left) and William Murrell (in glasses). (Courtesy: University of Canterbury)
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New Zealand Students to Build High-Performance Skis, Skateboards Using Leaves, Plants
University of Canterbury students are developing high-strength natural materials
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By Phil Mercer
Wed, 07/14/2021 - 07:42 AM
Afghan girl students cover their faces with scarfs as they walk inside the compound of their school after it was reopened,…
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Pandemic Halts Schooling for Afghan Students
Online not always a viable option because many lack access to internet, stable electricity source
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By Zohra Moradi
Tue, 07/13/2021 - 04:19 PM
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Are These Words Confusing?

Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts salute the flag during ceremonies at the Los Angeles National Cemetery in Los Angeles on Saturday,…
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What is 'Honor Code?'
The Boy Scouts of America have an honor code, like most universities.
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Why is March so maddening?
March Madness refers to basketball tournaments.
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By Sebastian Sanchez
Mon, 04/02/2012 - 09:46 AM
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New in the Glossary of Confusing Words: Webinar
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Accredited Colleges
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Are You Applying to an Accredited School?
Make sure the school you apply to is accredited.
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New in the Glossary of Confusing Words: Class
'Class' and 'course' are interchangeable. Mostly.
College degrees
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Bachelor's? Master's? Ph.D.?
What are these 'degrees' a student earns from university??

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