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Liz Willen Dear reader,

Two topics in education merit greater attention, and both are signature issues for The Hechinger Report. One is historically Black colleges and universities, or HBCUs, which are defying trends by reporting enrollment gains despite the pandemic. Our Christina Samuels takes a deep look ([link removed]) at what happened after Delaware State acquired 50 acres of land and 21 buildings of Wesley College last July, and what it means for these often-underfunded institutions.

Another signature issue for us is early childhood education ([link removed]) , a topic far more complicated than many of us realize. For example, watching children play can be absolutely fascinating, but when you combine play with learning goals, the results are truly worth paying attention to – especially at a time when fears of pandemic-related learning loss are mounting. Take some time with this important story ([link removed]) about the value of guided play, based on a number of findings with implications for how we teach early learning skills.

As always, we also have our eye on other recent trends in higher education ([link removed]) , including a look at the pressure faculty members are under to prove their value while facing many competing demands and new scrutiny of what and how they teach. It’s one reason they are fighting back and turning toward union representation, as our story ([link removed]) explains. We also drill down on the confusing and often confounding ([link removed]) topic of college costs with fresh thinking that may challenge long-held assumptions. Another reminder: We love hearing from our readers, so please get in touch and let us know what’s on your mind. And do spread the word to all who are interested in education: Sign up ([link removed]) for our newsletters
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** A historic moment for HBCUs? ([link removed])
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Advocates say philanthropic support and the prospect of more federal funding can boost the power of historically Black colleges and universities.
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** With tenure under attack, professors join forces with a powerful teachers’ union ([link removed])
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University faculty at all levels are turning to unions for job protection.



** CRT debate repeats past battles about state history textbooks ([link removed])
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In Alabama in particular, a fight over teaching about race in the classroom echoes fights from decades ago.



** PROOF POINTS: The more tuition rises, the cheaper college gets — for some ([link removed])
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Public research universities adopt private college pricing strategy, researchers say.



** Kids can learn more from guided play than from direct instruction, report finds ([link removed])
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A review of seventeen studies found that guided play is as good as or better than adult-led, direct instruction.



** OPINION: If you can, study what you love instead of picking the most marketable field ([link removed])
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‘Majors are minor,’ says a sociology professor who champions liberal arts and the freedom to think, explore and learn.
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