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California Bans Legacy Admissions at Private Universities

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California Bans Legacy Admissions at Private Universities

NYT > Colleges and Universities

California bans legacy admissions at selective private colleges, following Gov. Newsom’s legislation signing. The move, affecting institutions like Stanford and USC, follows a Supreme Court ruling banning race-based admissions considerations. Public California campuses have long banned legacy admissions, but private colleges continued favoring alumni descendants or major donors. The aim is to make college applications fairer, valuing hard work and good grades over family connections or wealth. Maryland is the only other state banning legacy preferences at all institutions.

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SAT Scores 1986–2023

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SAT Scores 1986–2023

Education Next

Median SAT scores for US colleges increased from 1986 to 2023, with some colleges requiring higher scores for admission.

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SAT Participation Continues To Grow As The SAT Suite Successfully Completes Its Transition To Digital Testing

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SAT Participation Continues To Grow As The SAT Suite Successfully Completes Its Transition To Digital Testing

News and Press Releases – Newsroom | College Board

2024 SAT report shows 1.97 million students took test, up from 1.91 million in 2023. 68% tested during school day, highest yet. Transition to digital testing in 2023-24, including PSAT/NMSQT in fall 2023 and digital SAT in spring 2024. Growth in test taking shows value of SAT for identifying student knowledge and strengths. Digital testing experience shorter, easier, preferred by students and staff. SAT School Day helps students see college as option, especially low-income and underrepresented minority students. Average SAT score declined for third year, down to 1024 for class of 2024. All PSAT-related assessments administered digitally, with 3.65 million students

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ACT, SAT scores decline year over year

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ACT, SAT scores decline year over year

Higher Ed Dive – Latest News

Class of 2024’s average ACT score slightly lower than previous year’s. 57% met one or more ACT College Readiness Benchmark. Amid pandemic, colleges shifted to test-optional/free policies. Record 78% of 2024 graduates tested via free school-day programs. 1.4 million students took ACT exams in 10th-12th grade. ACT to shorten weekend online tests for flexibility. Class of 2024’s SAT performance also dipped compared to 2023. Over 1.97 million students took SAT or PSAT at least once. SAT launched shorter, easier digital exams.

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ACT, SAT scores decline year over year

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Higher Ed Dive – Latest News

Class of 2024’s average ACT score slightly lower than previous year’s. 57% met one or more ACT College Readiness Benchmark. Amid pandemic, colleges shifted to test-optional/free policies. Record 78% of 2024 graduates tested via free school-day programs. 1.4 million students took ACT exams in 10th-12th grade. ACT to shorten weekend online tests for flexibility. Class of 2024’s SAT performance also dipped compared to 2023. Over 1.97 million students took SAT or PSAT at least once. SAT launched shorter, easier digital exams.

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What’s On the Ballot for Education?

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What’s On the Ballot for Education?

Education Next

State and national contests are ongoing, focusing on school choice amendments in Kentucky, Colorado, and Nebraska. The Cato Institute notes a slowdown in K-12 culture clashes post-pandemic. Speculation arises about potential Secretary of Education candidates under different presidential outcomes. New leadership is expected at the Department of Education regardless of the election outcome. Criticism is directed at Miguel Cardona’s tenure as Secretary of Education. The importance of the separation of powers in the U.S. government is highlighted.

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SecEd Marjorie Taylor Greene Embraces the Cardona Precedent

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SecEd Marjorie Taylor Greene Embraces the Cardona Precedent

Education Next

Marjorie Taylor Greene discusses her role as Secretary of Education, highlighting the power she sees in the position to influence policy and funding. She mentions learning from previous secretaries and plans to implement strategies to support President Trump’s agenda, including leveraging student loans and educational content to benefit their base. Greene also hints at using tactics like punishing enemies and ignoring laws, inspired by the actions of previous officials.

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The Trump agenda: Here’s what to expect from his second term

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The Trump agenda: Here’s what to expect from his second term

Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories

Trump plans to accelerate his policy goals in his second term, aiming for large-scale deportations, new tariffs, health agency changes, and education system alterations. He aims to appoint political loyalists, cut budgets, and reshape federal agencies. His plans include immigration enforcement, tariffs, health regulations, overseas interventions, and education system changes. Trump’s policies lack details and could face legal challenges. He also intends to focus on trade restrictions, Middle East conflicts, health policy changes, student loans, and regulatory freezes.

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What the presidential candidates have done − and where they stand − on education

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What the presidential candidates have done − and where they stand − on education

Education – The Conversation

Trump and Harris have differing education platforms. Harris advocates for federal involvement and increased investment, while Trump focuses on reducing federal influence and empowering states and parents. Both address concerns about higher education costs but propose different solutions. Trump promotes innovation and reducing regulations, while Harris supports debt forgiveness and expanding access to loan forgiveness programs. Trump created entities for workforce development, signed a bill for HBCUs, and proposed changes to K-12 education. Harris calls for reducing degree requirements for federal jobs and promoting job training programs. Both have limited records on early childhood education.

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AAUW Speaks Out Forcefully Against the Attacks on DEI

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AAUW Speaks Out Forcefully Against the Attacks on DEI

Diverse: Issues In Higher Education

The AAUW criticized Iowa and Florida for attacking diversity, equity, and inclusion programs at universities, stating these efforts hinder progress made by women and people of color. They emphasized the importance of DEI initiatives in achieving equality and condemned states cutting funding for such programs. The association remains dedicated to promoting gender equity, particularly for women of color.

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