When learning to write an argumentative essay, students are introduced to the dreaded counterargument. Students are told they must state an argument they don’t believe in so that they can refute it in ...

The pathway for candidates to become teachers can be littered with challenges. Those obstacles may be financial need, time for school, family dependence or something else. According to the United ...

STEM students get better grades in classrooms that have more ethnic minority and first generation college students, according to a new study. And while all students benefit from a more diverse ...

For the majority of community-college professors, teaching is the most important part of their jobs. And it’s not easy. Community-college students are a diverse bunch but often face a particular set ...

A rise in "newcomer" children is making schools more diverse and sparking interest in different cultures and religions, teachers have said. Schools are experiencing a steady growth in their enrolment ...

Diverse classrooms improve the grades of all students in STEM courses, according to a new national analysis. “It’s really notable that improving racial and socioeconomic representation leads to ...

Allali is a leadership coach and a member of The San Diego Union-Tribune’s Community Advisory Board. She lives in Clairemont. A new year is a time to reflect and more importantly to hope that the best ...

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