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Students learn about the arts and humanities, social sciences, and science and mathematics in general education. Olga Pankova/Moment via Getty Images

College ‘general education’ requirements help prepare students for citizenship − but critics say it’s learning time taken away from useful studies

The architects of general education envisioned it would benefit all students. Decades later, political affiliation plays a role in determining whether people agree.
Pro-Palestinian supporters march outside Columbia University in September 2024. AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura

How universities can keep protests from turning violent: 3 lessons from the 2024 pro‑Palestinian encampments

Engaging early and often resulted in less violent protests, according to the authors’ survey of college campuses.
The demographics of the special education teacher workforce have remained static, but the student population these educators serve is becoming more diverse. Courtney Hale/E+ via Getty Images

Diversifying the special education teacher workforce could benefit US schools

Declining interest in the teacher profession and recent Trump administration budget cuts pose challenges to developing a diverse educator workforce.
The U.S. announced plans to scrutinize and revoke student visas for students with ties to the Chinese Communist Party or whose studies are in critical fields, but appears to have reconsidered. The decision and apparent about-face could have a wide-ranging impact on both nations. LAW Ho Ming/Getty Images

Trump administration’s conflicting messages on Chinese student visas reflect complex US‑China relations

The Trump administration’s threat to revoke visas of some Chinese students isn’t the first time the US has erected barriers to its higher education system.
College admissions tests are widely used, but they could provide advantages to students who can afford test prep services, private tutoring and test retakes. miniseries/E+ via Getty Images

The hidden bias in college admissions tests: How standardized exams can favor privilege over potential

Calls to reprioritize standardized tests in college admissions have sparked debate over the merits of the exams.
AI literacy is a lot more than simply knowing how to prompt an AI chatbot. DNY59/E+ via Getty Images

AI literacy: What it is, what it isn’t, who needs it and why it’s hard to define

President Trump’s executive order calling for AI literacy highlights its importance. The order also underscores its amorphous nature. Here’s how to develop and measure effective AI literacy programs.
Reproducing results can increase trust in scientific studies. Huntstock via Getty Images

Reproducibility may be the key idea students need to balance trust in evidence with healthy skepticism

How do you ensure scientific research can be trusted? The concept of reproducibility can help.