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Liz Willen
Hi all,

Much of the conversation around higher education these days centers on affordability and the “Is college worth it?” question. Yet in these fraught, politically divisive times, there is so much more that goes into the decision about where to attend college.

That’s why The Hechinger Report has created a first-of-its-kind College Welcome Guide ([link removed])  showing how state laws and institutional policies affect students, from bans on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives and “critical race theory” to services for veterans and rules about whether student IDs are accepted as proof of residency for voting. The new guide is also available via our partners at USA Today. Please check it out and let us know what you think, we are eager for your feedback. You can also read about how the culture wars are starting to shape where students choose to enroll ([link removed]) .

Also this week, as part of our continued reporting on math education, Jackie Mader looks at a little-known disorder ([link removed]) that stymies students, parents and teachers trying to figure out why some early learners are struggling so much with numbers. We take you inside Utah to learn how ed tech spending can be directed in ways that truly benefit ([link removed]) schools and students, while Jill Barshay unpacks research ([link removed]) on why online drop-in tutoring may not be working as effectively as many had hoped. We also look at medical shortages and obstacles for training ([link removed]) the next generation of OBGYNs.

All of this reporting is not free, and as a nonprofit newsroom, we rely on our loyal readers – and our members! Please spread the word about our newsletters ([link removed]) and membership options. ([link removed])

Liz Willen, Editor

Main Idea


** Beyond the Rankings: The College Welcome Guide ([link removed])
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Go beyond test scores and rankings to find out what the culture on campus is like



** Culture wars on campus start to affect students’ choices for college ([link removed])
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A first-of-its-kind College Welcome Guide shows how state laws, school policies influence campus culture
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Reading List


** School ed tech money mostly gets wasted. One state has a solution  ([link removed])
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Districts throw away millions of dollars on educational technology that never gets used. By requiring training and putting companies on the hook financially, Utah has devised a better way



** Disabilities in math affect many students — but get little attention ([link removed])
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Dyscalculia and similar disorders are largely ignored in schools and in policy



** PROOF POINTS: Schools keep buying online drop-in tutoring. The research doesn’t support it ([link removed])
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Obstacles to success include low uptake, a rotating cast of tutors and no link to students’ learning gaps



** Abortion bans complicate medical training, risk worsening OBGYN shortages  ([link removed])
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Thousands of doctors-in-training have lost access to abortion training. Some are fleeing to other states



** ‘We’re being attacked’: Florida teachers speak out ([link removed])
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Educators say the political climate is driving teachers from the classroom



** OPINION: Here’s why a costly college education should not be the only path to career success ([link removed])
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Students need better access to short-term programs with clear information about costs, debt and outcomes



** OPINION: Our students face a mental health crisis, and college campuses are part of the problem ([link removed])
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We can become part of the solution by acknowledging this reality and fostering healthier environments
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