Plus, schools are teaching math word problems wrong
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It’s been one year since a divided Supreme Court ruled against the use of race in college admissions. We wanted to know how, in this changed admissions landscape, students had chosen to portray themselves in their college essays ([link removed]) . So we reached out to high school seniors across the U.S., asking if they would share their college essays, along with where they applied and where they’re going to college this fall. Dozens replied, and some agreed to interviews as well.
Their essays tell stories of adversity, risk and courage that filled me with hope for the next generation. Please spend some time with these students’ words, along with our other coverage of this topic ([link removed]) .
Also this week, we dig into how schools are teaching math word problems. Hint: They’ve been getting it wrong ([link removed]) .
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** How did students pitch themselves to colleges after last year’s affirmative action ruling? ([link removed])
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We read 50 essays; eight students told us how they chose to write about themselves
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** PROOF POINTS: Some of the $190 billion in pandemic money for schools actually paid off ([link removed])
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Two teams of researchers document achievement gains, but it’s not clear what works best for students
** OPINION: Colleges have to do a better job helping students navigate what comes next ([link removed])
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Clear connections between coursework and careers would benefit students, schools and the workforce
** Why schools are teaching math word problems all wrong ([link removed])
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Teachers are trying new strategies that move away from focusing on ‘key words’
** Washington lawmakers keep local fund that boosts child care teacher pay ([link removed])
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Some cuts are still expected to the $70 million program
** OPINION: Most preschool curricula under-deliver, but it doesn’t have to be that way ([link removed])
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Leaving preschool out of the conversation on how to improve schools is a big mistake
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