The letter was initiated by New America’s Higher Education Team, which has a well-established history of raising concerns about both standardized admissions tests and the harmful consequences of college ranking schemes.

A disparity in the number of advanced courses persists even at lower-income schools that have been recognized for sending more students to college, a survey has found.

A new Pearson report of students and parents in four countries underscores the resiliency and compassion of young learners.

Companies needing better-skilled workers also benefit from programs that teach those specific skills.