Tag: education
Increasing police presence on K-12 campuses will not solve school shootings
The United States is currently facing an epidemic of school shootings. While some have called for more gun control legislation to be passed, others...
Falling student proficiency rates are the fault of lowered university expectations
New York University professor, Maitland Jones Jr., was recently fired due to student unhappiness with the way his organic chemistry classes were held. Eighty-two...
Don’t buy into the anti-debt forgiveness hype
President Biden recently signed an executive order to forgive large swaths of federal student loan debt. Borrowers with yearly incomes of under $125,000, or...
Internships should be worthwhile opportunities — not exploitative
As a college student, in order to gain certain skills and experience, it is typically necessary to obtain an internship within one’s chosen field....
Resolving the history of institutional racism begins with re-introducing affirmative action
The use of affirmative action has long been debated over, especially whether it should be used when examining applicants for higher education. In 1996,...
Students are now opting to attend junior colleges first instead of...
As a result of the pandemic, universities across the country saw a decrease in enrollment. Many students were unable to continue their higher education...
Recent shootings and other controversial events should be addressed in the...
Disclaimer: This editorial deals with issues of gun violence and hate crimes
The United States is again having to deal with the turmoil and aftermath...
The integration of AAPI history in education is vital to preventing...
Asian American Pacific Islander month celebrates and represents the cultural significance that AAPI people bring to the United States, a diverse country. With the...
An income-based student loan forgiveness program is a great start to...
During the 2020 Presidential Campaign cycle, Joe Biden promised his supporters he would advocate for some form of student loan forgiveness. Biden has stuck...