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Older cadets at Air Force Academy are a sign of the times in higher education

The Hechinger Report

About one in 10 of this year’s entering Air Force Academy cadets is older than the traditional age, the academy reports — often returning to school after years of military service, as in Callan’s case. She’s one of a growing number of academy cadets who are starting their higher educations later in life, rather than right out of high school.

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Is Classroom Discussion a Dying Art?

ED Surge

It's really hard right now to be someone of traditional college age; it's really hard for students to see the value of college in the ways that they've been told it's valuable, Gannon says. Students from higher-income households are more likely to have received extra support, such as in-person tutoring, before college.

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College Uncovered: DEI Backlash

The Hechinger Report

UNC student Preston Hill is a sophomore studying journalism and political science. I just don’t like their politics. Trott is double-majoring in political science and public policy. Kirk] Across campus, others see the issue very differently. Jon] Back at the UNC campus, junior Matthew Trott is from Pittsboro.