by Eric Frazier | May 30, 2019 | Education
WASHINGTON–The GI Bill officially turns 75 next month. Medill News Service reporter Eric Frazier brings us to the celebration held at George Washington University, where speakers and participants reflect on the opportunities the various GI Bills have brought to...
by Alexis Shanes | May 30, 2019 | Education, Featured
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — Frederick middle school students Charles Millard and Nicole Chowdhury were eliminated Wednesday from the Scripps National Spelling Bee, a particularly tough defeat for Charles, who had spelled his final word correctly. Although he didn’t advance...
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by Camille Erickson and Eric Frazier | May 30, 2019 | Education, Featured
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — North Dakota eighth-graders Annaliese Rauschenberger and Chris Fleig made it through the third round of spelling in the 2019 Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington on Wednesday, but did not advance to the final round. Despite spelling both...
by Adam Barnes | Nov 29, 2018 | Education, Featured
WASHINGTON – A new report says that the American working class is beginning to look more like those in poverty, but it can be revitalized through targeted programs, especially creating alternatives to traditional higher education that would provide job skills....
by Kietryn Zychal | Oct 18, 2018 | Education
WASHINGTON — Demographics are changing in America, especially on college campuses. Today’s college students are likely to be older than in past years, working full- or part-time, and possibly a parent. They are more diverse in race and income level. Enrollment...
