Education

Georgetown Students React To Admissions Fraud Scandal

5:14pm March 17, 2019

A bribery and admissions fraud scandal has touched several universities, including Georgetown. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Georgetown seniors Christian Paz, Margaret Gach and Ramon Lyons.

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Your Stories About Applying To College

8:45am March 17, 2019

Current college students and recent graduates tell us what it took for them to get in and through their time in college/university.

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The college admissions and bribery scandal revealed that some were taking advantage of a system meant to help students with disabilities.

Why The College Admissions Scandal Hurts Students With Disabilities

5:58pm March 16, 2019

by Clare Lombardo

"Stories like this are why we continue to see backlash to disability rights laws," one expert said.

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Marijuana plants grow in a marijuana cultivation facility on July 6, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Cannabis 101 At The University Of Connecticut

1:59pm March 16, 2019

by Patrick Skahill

With expanding markets for hemp and marijuana, some students believe that taking the class could help their careers. "I'm definitely interested in the plant and where it can go," Madison Blake said.

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How One Father Allegedly Bribed His Son's Way Onto A College Water Polo Team

5:13pm March 15, 2019

by Callum Borchers

One of the people charged in the massive college admissions scandal is a Massachusetts businessman accused of bribing a water-polo coach to help his son get into the University of Southern California.

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Dan Finkel: How Can Play Help Us Understand Math?

4:57pm March 15, 2019

by NPR/TED Staff

Dan Finkel says math is often taught as a series of rigid steps—which can be intimidating. Instead, he wants kids to see the fun, creative side of math that leads to deep learning and discovery.

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Masha Gershman: What Can We Learn From The Russian Approach To Math Education?

1:39pm March 15, 2019

by NPR/TED Staff

In the USSR, topics like algebra were introduced in early childhood. Masha Gershman says, decades later, this method still effectively teaches kids to tackle math problems with open and curious minds.

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Adam Spencer: Why Are Monster Prime Numbers Important?

10:33am March 15, 2019

by NPR/TED Staff

Adam Spencer is fascinated by prime numbers. These seemingly simple numbers can be found in monster sizes—the latest being almost 25 million digits long.

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Eddie Woo: How Can Math Help Us Understand The Complexity Of The Universe?

10:13am March 15, 2019

by NPR/TED Staff

The world is full of recurring patterns based on math. Math teacher Eddie Woo explains why human beings are naturally drawn to patterns and how we can use math to engage with our complex world.

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Building Teens Into Strong Readers — By Letting Them Teach

7:00am March 15, 2019

by Clare Lombardo

Two-thirds of students in Washington, D.C., can't read and write at grade level when they start high school. One program helps teens improve — by giving them the tools to teach younger kids.

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