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26May

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Faculty Network interview: April Bleske-Rechek, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

Faculty Network interview: April Bleske-Rechek, University of Wisconsin-Eau ClaireIn this occasional feature, FIRE interviews members of our Faculty Network to discuss their research, teaching, and advocacy on free expression at their institutions. This month, we talked with April Bleske-Rechek, professor of Psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. She has received several awards for her teaching and mentoring of undergraduate scholars, including her university’s Excellence in Teaching (2010) and Excellence in Mentoring (2016) awards, the Council of Undergraduate Research Mid-Career Mentoring Award (2020), and the UWEC College of Arts & Sciences Career Excellence in Teaching Award (2021).Interviews are conducted via email and are lightly edited for length and clarity. Fir...

26May

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Financial Aid

Investigation reveals Boise State suspended diversity courses over unsubstantiated rumor

Investigation reveals Boise State suspended diversity courses over unsubstantiated rumorTwo months after Boise State University abruptly suspended 55 diversity-related classes based on “a series of concerns” that a student had been “humiliated and degraded” in class for their “beliefs and values,” a law firm’s independent investigation found no evidence that such an incident occurred. On its face, the outcome is farcical enough: a rumor of a video led to an abrupt suspension of dozens of classes, only for outside investigators to discover that not only was the rumored description of the event unfounded, but the only remotely similar incident involved a faculty member coming to the defense of a student, who appreciated the instructor’s intervention. While the investigation concludes that th...

26May

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12 Expected Family Contribution Tips

12 Expected Family Contribution TipsOne of the biggest questions that parents with college-bound children puzzle with is if their child has a chance for financial aid. The first step that you should take when grappling with this issue is to obtain your Expected Family Contribution (EFC). You should do this before seriously exploring your teenager’s college options. This is more confusing than you might think because at some schools a family could qualify for need-based aid if they make $180,000 a year and at another school, the ceiling for aid could be $60,000 or lower. 12 Expected Family Contribution Tips Here is a summary of what you should know about this important figure: EFC Tip No.1: An Expected Family Contribution is a dollar figure that represents what financial aid formulas believ...

Your Guide To College Scholarships: What They Are And Where To Find Them

26May

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Your Guide To College Scholarships: What They Are And Where To Find Them

Your Guide To College Scholarships: What They Are And Where To Find ThemYour college applications are in and your acceptances will be arriving soon. But how are you going to pay for your dream college? College can be expensive, but scholarships can make a significant difference in defraying the cost. And contrary to popular belief, they aren’t only available to straight A students! Learn about different categories of scholarships and where to find them, then begin applying! Types of scholarships Academic Academic scholarships are the best known. They are based on your grades and special academic achievements, although they may also have requirements for certain extracurricular activities or community service. While many go to straight A students in AP courses, some are available for thos...

Make Way For Your Child To Take Charge Of Their Career & Life

26May

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Make Way For Your Child To Take Charge Of Their Career & Life

Make Way For Your Child To Take Charge Of Their Career & LifeYou are probably doing the best for your child. You’ve enrolled them in talent classes to enhance their skills. You sit with them in their practice sessions. You post their pictures on social media and help them garner encouraging reviews. You gather new ideas by checking what the children of friends and relatives have been up to. But as a parent, you must also check if you allow your child to take the lead when it comes to their life – or do you want to have the final say in their life’s important decisions? Because by the time you know it, you may be researching courses and shortlisting universities that you think would be right for them. But, are you sure that your child will be passionate about the course or career you had ...

26May

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Ultimate Guide to College Grants and Scholarships for Minorities

Ultimate Guide to College Grants and Scholarships for MinoritiesScholarships and grants are a valuable tool for students who need funds to pay for college. These programs typically have criteria that consider your background and interests. One major category of gift awards is minority scholarships and grants. Minorities are groups that have historically faced societal disadvantages or challenges due to factors including: ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, and disability. Students whose backgrounds qualify them for these awards can access financial assistance that they don’t need to pay back. Like all scholarships, minority scholarships will usually have additional merit or need based criteria for selection. Minority scholarships are offered by colleges, private organizations ...

Why Every Student Should Learn A Foreign Language

25May

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Why Every Student Should Learn A Foreign Language

Why Every Student Should Learn A Foreign LanguageWhether you’re a freshman just starting high school, a junior looking forward to college applications, or a senior preparing for college courses, you should definitely consider working a foreign language into your schedule. Learning a foreign language has numerous benefits, from improving your learning and analytical skills to helping you get and succeed in future careers. Whether you opt to study Spanish, French, German, or Chinese, taking a language course is one of the best decisions you can make for your future. Learning a second language improves your education. Taking the time to become bilingual doesn’t just leave you able to speak another language. You’ll also develop study skills, analytical skills, and problem-solving skills. Stud...

25May

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Ultimate Guide to College Grants and Scholarships for Minorities

Ultimate Guide to College Grants and Scholarships for MinoritiesScholarships and grants are a valuable tool for students who need funds to pay for college. These programs typically have criteria that consider your background and interests. One major category of gift awards is minority scholarships and grants. Minorities are groups that have historically faced societal disadvantages or challenges due to factors including: ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, and disability. Students whose backgrounds qualify them for these awards can access financial assistance that they don’t need to pay back. Like all scholarships, minority scholarships will usually have additional merit or need based criteria for selection. Minority scholarships are offered by colleges, private organizations ...

Explore U.S. History at our Nation’s Most Hallowed Ground

25May

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Explore U.S. History at our Nation’s Most Hallowed Ground

Explore U.S. History at our Nation’s Most Hallowed GroundArlington National Cemetery (ANC) is considered America’s most hallowed ground and a sacred shrine to service and sacrifice. More than 400,000 people are laid to rest at ANC including former presidents, astronauts, civil rights activists, medical professionals, and prominent military figures. ANC recently launched an education program for students, families, and lifelong learners. The program aims to honor the sacrifices and extraordinary lives of American service members and their families, support remembrance of the past and present military conflicts and circumstances surrounding them, and invite personal exploration of connections to America’s diverse history. As the school year draws to a close, this program provides a great su...

Admission into Foreign Universities during the Time of Pandemic

25May

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Admission into Foreign Universities during the Time of Pandemic

Admission into Foreign Universities during the Time of PandemicIf you were planning to begin your higher studies abroad this year or the past year, chances are Covid-19 pandemic has already ruined your plan. Or maybe you’re wondering about studying abroad next year but you’re not sure whether your application will be affected. With travel restrictions and new visa rules, Covid-19 has crushed the dreams of millions of Indian students looking to study abroad. Let alone the practical challenges, they’re simply unwilling to go and live abroad at this time of global uncertainty. Amid such chaos and confusion, we’ve put together some important information for you. Read on to know about admission to foreign universities during this unprecedented time. Admission into Foreign Universities are S...

12 Books Every High School Student Should Read Before College

25May

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12 Books Every High School Student Should Read Before College

12 Books Every High School Student Should Read Before CollegeRead these books before you start college to prepare to get the most from the experience! Both fiction and nonfiction books are on this list, but each will help you earn admission to and survive in college, whether it be by promoting your education, helping you to develop life skills, or giving you something to talk about in college interviews! To Kill A Mockingbird – Harper Lee This is an American classic, and if you haven’t read it for a high school class, definitely read it for college. It’s an excellent book to use to study for the reading comprehension of the SAT, and once you’ve read it, you’ll understand so many more literary quips your college professors will make. It will also provide a little insight for your history c...

Does Character Education Add Value to Your Child’s Academic Growth?

25May

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Does Character Education Add Value to Your Child’s Academic Growth?

Does Character Education Add Value to Your Child’s Academic Growth?Nothing is of more importance for the public weal, than to form and train up youth in wisdom and virtue. — Benjamin Franklin Character can be defined as the mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual. Before anything else, what does education constitute in layman terms? You must have guessed world-class academic coaching with some extra-curricular activities that could assist the former. It’s a bummer that we take character education which is ideally meant to be on top of our priority list for granted. Even now, if you’re questioning the importance of character education, we can delve right into details of Why is character education important? Research shows that the students who have been exposed to charact...

24May

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Pressure continues against campus critics of China

Pressure continues against campus critics of ChinaExiled activist and politician Nathan Law is no stranger to efforts to silence him — if he returns to Hong Kong, he will undoubtedly face arrest under the national security law. But a recent incident with Law at the University of Chicago is a reminder that, even on campuses far outside of Hong Kong and China, the right to speak critically of China is subject to debate. Allegations that the invitation to Law “falls outside the purviews of free speech” Last week, Law shared that his invitation to take part in a “Distinguished Guest” series at the University of Chicago’s Harris School of Public Policy was opposed by the executive board of the university’s Chinese Students and Scholars Association, which “firmly request[ed]” that the school’s d...

Live Education Events Are Back. But if They Host It, Will You Come?

24May

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Live Education Events Are Back. But if They Host It, Will You Come?

Live Education Events Are Back. But if They Host It, Will You Come?After a grueling and prolonged pandemic, the days of stacked education conference calendars spanning the globe and events pulling in thousands of attendees might almost seem like a relic of bygone era. Yet recently, a light at the end of the tunnel has flickered into view. Fourteen months after lockdowns and seemingly endless uncertainty sent the events industry into virtual hibernation, a cautious cluster of education conferences now list in-person dates through the rest of the year, according to an education events tracker co-managed by EdSurge. With a few exceptions, including the higher-ed behemoth Educause and the startup- and investor-focused ASU+GSV Summit, most are small specialty conferences expected to attract a f...

24May

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Ultimate Guide to College Grants and Scholarships for Minorities

Ultimate Guide to College Grants and Scholarships for MinoritiesScholarships and grants are a valuable tool for students who need funds to pay for college. These programs typically have criteria that consider your background and interests. One major category of gift awards is minority scholarships and grants. Minorities are groups that have historically faced societal disadvantages or challenges due to factors including: ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, and disability. Students whose backgrounds qualify them for these awards can access financial assistance that they don’t need to pay back. Like all scholarships, minority scholarships will usually have additional merit or need based criteria for selection. Minority scholarships are offered by colleges, private organizations ...