Education

Learning: A Special Report

Highlights

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    Battle Over Immigration Rattles Community Colleges

    Many programs to support undocumented students have existed for years, but there are new concerns amid the Trump administration’s “zero tolerance” policy.

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    CreditIllustration by John Whitlock. Photograph of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Marion S. Trikosko/Library of Congress; other photos from Allport Library and Museum of Fine Arts, Brendan Smialowski/Agence-France Presse, Justin Sullivan, and Murat Taner, all via Getty Images; and The New York Times.

    Teachers and Students Speak Out When School Gets Real

    Voices from the classroom talk about connecting education with what’s going on in the world outside of school.

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    Choosing the Best Online Program for You

    Sifting through a wide range of courses and degree programs can be puzzling. Here are some steps to help figure out which options might work.

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    How to Write a Good College Application Essay

    A strong essay might mean the difference between getting accepted — or rejected — by the school of your choice.