Biden is president-elect: What could it mean for K-12?

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  Roundup: Education and the election

  As results roll in, we're gathering our coverage of how the election is expected to impact K-12 and higher education.

  Higher Ed

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  Justice Dept investigates Walden U over claims of misrepresentation

  The agency's probe could complicate Adtalem Global Education's plans to buy the university for $1.5 billion.

  Higher Ed

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  Deep Dive

  Rubric for Recovery: Low-income students of color at edge of widening opportunity gap

  Schools are improving engagement in part by understanding student apprehensions to being on camera and limiting unnecessary assignments.

  K-12

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  Translating dyslexia support to distance learning a challenge, but not impossible

  Online sensory tools and assistive technology can be used for students with dyslexia needing interventions in remote environments, experts say. 

  K-12

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  How higher education issues and leadership fared at the polls

  Minus a few partisan leadership changes, the 2020 election didn't shake up the sector much at the state level.

  Higher Ed

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  High school SEL requires approach geared to teens' changes

  Educators can help high school students master social-emotional skills with simple activities throughout the regular curriculum.

  K-12

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  Western Governors spins off college readiness program as a nonprofit

  The move helps open the new online academy up to work with other colleges. 

  Higher Ed

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  Deep Dive

  Rubric for Recovery: How schools are educating marginalized students during COVID-19

  In a four-part series, we explore the challenges districts face teaching at-risk groups in-person and online, and how they are creatively addressing them. 

  K-12

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  Young voters overwhelmingly favored Biden, analysis finds

  Early data crunched by Tufts University shows young people of color supported the former vice president by an especially large margin.

  Higher Ed

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  Report: Steeper COVID slide expected in math than reading

  Progress in math is expected to be only 37% to 50% of the average normal school year gains, according to research from NWEA.

  K-12

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  Tracking how the coronavirus is impacting school districts

  Bringing ventilation in the nation's schools up to standard carries a staggering price tag, and teaching P.E. in the pandemic remains a challenge.

  UPDATED: Nov. 5, 2020 at 10:03 a.m.

  K-12

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  Ed Dept flags more issues with for-profit accreditor ACICS

  The agency isn't meeting regulatory standards around review requirements, the department found.

  Higher Ed

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  Difficulties taking SAT and ACT persist, signaling long-term problems for test makers

  Many testing sites have remained closed or at partial capacity since the spring.

  Higher Ed

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  California vote signals affirmative action remains divisive

  Voters declined to approve a measure endorsed by the state's university systems that would have overturned a ban on race-conscious policies.

  Higher Ed

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  Pennsylvania system gears up for major faculty, program cuts

  The prospective changes follow PASSHE's vague announcement that it would combine several of its institutions.

  Higher Ed

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  Deep Dive

  Rubric for Recovery: Tightening budgets, litigation add to pandemic special ed pressures

  Dedicated in-person sessions and group interventions have been among districts' strategies for additional supports amid remote learning challenges.

  K-12

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  7 charts that give a snapshot of college enrollment this fall

  Fewer students headed to college, but the trend and its impact vary.

  Higher Ed

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  TIAA Bank aims to boost financial literacy with K-12 program

  The 12-week course runs in more than 100 schools and is focused on teaching critical financial skills through classroom visits and signature events.

  K-12

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  Tracking how the coronavirus is impacting colleges

  The SUNY system and Maryland's flagship will be remote after Thanksgiving. More than 250,000 coronavirus cases are linked to colleges.

  UPDATED: Nov. 6, 2020 at 4:44 p.m.

  Higher Ed

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  How 3 school systems initiated antiracist practices

  Examples of the origins of inclusive movements in education vary from organic beginnings to large-scale policies for change.

  K-12

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  Why HBCUs are taking an active role in COVID-19 testing and vaccine efforts

  Officials say their schools are well-equipped to address the pandemic for their communities in light of a history of abuses by the medical establishment.

  Higher Ed

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  Deep Dive

  Rubric for Recovery: For rural communities, it's all-hands-on-deck to help low-income students

  With some families so remote they lack access to reliable connections, rural schools have reached students with lessons on USB drives and more.

  K-12

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  Here's where Trump and Biden stand on key higher education issues

  We looked at the incumbent's last four years and his challenger's proposals for immigration, Title IX and free college.

  Higher Ed

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  Deep Dive

  Rubric for Recovery: ELs face more hurdles amid lost in-person learning

  Schools are employing extra English development courses, individualized support delivered to students' sidewalks and more to maintain progress.

  K-12

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  How would Biden's immigration proposals affect international students?

  Their enrollment in U.S. colleges has plummeted in recent years largely as a result of the Trump administration's rhetoric and policies, activists say.

  Higher Ed

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