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"The College Board recently announced its 2021 testing plan for end-of-year Advanced Placement exams. While the coronavirus pandemic continues to affect AP assessment procedures, this year’s changes differ notably from 2020."

What to Expect From AP Exams in 2021 Digital and paper-based exams will be available in many subjects, and preparation will be critical.

“The College Board, which administers the SAT college entrance examination and has seen its business battered by the coronavirus pandemic, said Tuesday that it will drop the optional essay section from the SAT and stop administering subject-matter tests in the United States.”

The SAT is dropping its essay section and subject matter tests to streamline during the pandemic. AdvertisementContinue reading the main storyCovid-19 Live Updates: U.S. Surpasses 400,000 DeathsThe SAT is dropping its essay section and subject matter tests to streamline during the pandemic.Jan. 19, 2021, 10:06 a.m. ETJan. 19, 2021, 10:06 a.m. ETBy Kate TaylorStudents waited outside Sleepy Hollow...

"More Black doctors will mean more Black lives saved"
From Mike Bloomberg
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Opinion: To save Black lives, we need more Black doctors Michael R. Bloomberg, Wayne A. I. Frederick, David M. Carlisle, Valerie Montgomery Rice and James Hildreth write that there are too few Black doctors and that Bloomberg Philanthropies' commitment to give $100 million to America's historically black medical schools is a partnership to increase the nu...

Students call for colleges to cut tuition costs as school year begins online

Students call for colleges to cut tuition costs as school year begins online Rising junior Shreya Patel says she was mad when she found out her classes at Rutgers University were going online, with the loss of much of campus life, but fees were not being discounted. Most colleges are starting online, and most are keeping tuition as is. So it's time for students to figure out...

NYU students back early, tested for COVID-19 ahead of 14-day quarantine

NYU students back early, tested for COVID-19 ahead of 14-day quarantine New York University welcomed back students to its Manhattan campus on Wednesday — but, as per the school’s coronavirus safety plan, the scholars are required to get tested for the virus upon arriva…

Covid Tests and Quarantines: Colleges Brave for an Uncertain Fall

Covid Tests and Quarantines: Colleges Brace for an Uncertain Fall Colleges are racing to reconfigure dorms, expand testing programs and establish detailed social distancing rules. And then, what to do about s*x?

‘We’ve got a role to play.’ How these NC universities are tackling COVID-19 research

‘We’ve got a role to play.’ How these NC universities are tackling COVID-19 research When the pandemic began, the North Carolina Policy Collaboratory put out a call for COVID-19-related research projects, receiving hundreds of proposals.

Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott announced this week she donated tens of millions of dollars to HBCUs.

Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donates tens of millions to HBCUs The gifts to six schools and several groups that support them reflect a pattern of increased giving to historically Black colleges.

How can we ensure high quality education for both remote and in-person students? Several Ed Tech experts weigh in on how higher education can prepare for hybrid instruction.

How colleges with hybrid instruction can support online students this fall Using the right technology, setting clear expectations and being mindful of the differences between in-person and remote learning are key, experts say.

‪Dr. Ketra L. Armstrong : Mental Health Support Essential for Student-Athletes
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Dr. Ketra L. Armstrong: Mental Health Support Essential for... As athletic departments navigate this time of uncertainty, Dr. Ketra L. Armstrong of the University of Michigan says attention to mental health for student-athletes, coaches and administrators must be a priority.

Our country's future education depends on actions Congress takes

Our country's future education depends on actions Congress takes Time is running out to make sure this current generation of students is supported through this crisis.

Students who face bigger hurdles to college graduation than their peers in good times have it even worse in the COVID-19 pandemic. But there's help.

'I am the future': Students are fighting to defy college dropout stats during COVID-19 Students who face bigger hurdles to college graduation than their peers in good times have it even worse in the COVID-19 pandemic. But there's help.