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NYC parents
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Meet the Strictest Headmistress in Britain

Michaela Community School exemplifies how inclusive education can lead to exceptional academic performance among disadvantaged students.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago
NYC politics

The $40 Billion Issue the N.Y.C. Mayoral Candidates Aren't Discussing

Education is largely overlooked in New York City's mayoral race, despite its potential to bridge social divides.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
UK politics

Unpaid internships locking out' young working-class people from careers

Unpaid internships hinder social mobility for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago
Education

Opinion: The real cost of the anti-college narrative for Black and Latino students

The anti-college sentiment may limit opportunities for marginalized groups and overlooks the benefits of college as a path to social mobility.
Higher education
fromBuzzFeed
3 weeks ago

16 Eye-Opening Confessions From Teachers Who Have Taught In Both Red And Blue States

Investment in education varies significantly between red and blue states, affecting quality and purpose.
NYC parents
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Meet the Strictest Headmistress in Britain

Michaela Community School exemplifies how inclusive education can lead to exceptional academic performance among disadvantaged students.
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago

The $40 Billion Issue the N.Y.C. Mayoral Candidates Aren't Discussing

Education is largely overlooked in New York City's mayoral race, despite its potential to bridge social divides.
Education
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Opinion: The real cost of the anti-college narrative for Black and Latino students

The anti-college sentiment may limit opportunities for marginalized groups and overlooks the benefits of college as a path to social mobility.
fromBuzzFeed
3 weeks ago
Higher education

16 Eye-Opening Confessions From Teachers Who Have Taught In Both Red And Blue States

Investment in education varies significantly between red and blue states, affecting quality and purpose.
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago
Social justice

A Surprising Reason Why Students Procrastinate

Procrastination may stem from perceptions of societal mobility, rather than poor time management.
more#education
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago
France news

20 "House Rules" People Followed Growing Up That They Didn't Were Strange

Parents enforced formal dinner etiquette to prepare children for upward class mobility and social situations requiring good manners.
#affirmative-action
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Digital life

Stephan Thernstrom, Leading Critic of Affirmative Action, Dies at 90

Stephan Thernstrom was a prominent critic of affirmative action, advocating for educational reform over racial quotas.
fromWashington Post
3 months ago
US news

Stephan Thernstrom, historian and affirmative-action foe, dies at 90

Stephan Thernstrom, renowned historian, focused on social mobility and the experiences of ordinary people in American history.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Digital life

Stephan Thernstrom, Leading Critic of Affirmative Action, Dies at 90

Stephan Thernstrom was a prominent critic of affirmative action, advocating for educational reform over racial quotas.
fromWashington Post
3 months ago
US news

Stephan Thernstrom, historian and affirmative-action foe, dies at 90

Stephan Thernstrom, renowned historian, focused on social mobility and the experiences of ordinary people in American history.
more#affirmative-action
Business
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago

Why Poor American Kids Are So Likely to Become Poor Adults

Government support during adulthood is crucial in breaking the cycle of poverty, more so than childhood conditions in the U.S.
fromMedievalists.net
4 months ago
History

The House of Condulmer with Alan Stahl - The Medieval Podcast, Episode 268 - Medievalists.net

Social mobility in the Middle Ages was possible with the right circumstances and connections, contrary to common belief.
Education
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Earn $800,000? You Might Get Financial Aid at an Elite N.Y.C. School.

In New York City, high private school tuition is squeezing even affluent families, highlighting an increasing wealth divide.
#wealth-inequality
philosophy
fromAeon
7 months ago

The surprising truth about wealth and inequality in the West | Aeon Essays

Recent research suggests asset ownership expansion, not taxation or war, is the key driver of wealth equality in the last century.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
UK politics

George Osborne is a walking ad for a wealth tax. Labour should target the inheritocracy | Polly Toynbee

Inherited wealth reinforces social divides and impedes mobility, as demonstrated by ex-Politician George Osborne's financial successes post-retirement.
philosophy
fromAeon
7 months ago

The surprising truth about wealth and inequality in the West | Aeon Essays

Recent research suggests asset ownership expansion, not taxation or war, is the key driver of wealth equality in the last century.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
UK politics

George Osborne is a walking ad for a wealth tax. Labour should target the inheritocracy | Polly Toynbee

Inherited wealth reinforces social divides and impedes mobility, as demonstrated by ex-Politician George Osborne's financial successes post-retirement.
more#wealth-inequality
#higher-education
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
6 months ago

Premium Content: Study finds that Brooklyn College adds $2.6 billion to NYC economy

Brooklyn College contributes $2.6 million annually to NYC's economy, highlighting the importance of community investment in education.
Education
fromTODAY.com
7 months ago

See the best colleges and universities of 2025, according to U.S. News & World Report

U.S. News & World Report introduces social mobility metrics in its 2025 Best Colleges rankings.
fromSFGATE
7 months ago
Education

New college rankings show massive jump for one Bay Area school

San Jose State University made a remarkable rise to 16th place in the Wall Street Journal's best colleges list, highlighting improving outcomes.
fromSacramento Bee
7 months ago
Education

This California university is best in US for social mobility, new study says. Where is it?

UC Merced is ranked No. 1 in the U.S. for social mobility in The Wall Street Journal's recent rankings.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
6 months ago

Premium Content: Study finds that Brooklyn College adds $2.6 billion to NYC economy

Brooklyn College contributes $2.6 million annually to NYC's economy, highlighting the importance of community investment in education.
Education
fromTODAY.com
7 months ago

See the best colleges and universities of 2025, according to U.S. News & World Report

U.S. News & World Report introduces social mobility metrics in its 2025 Best Colleges rankings.
fromSFGATE
7 months ago
Education

New college rankings show massive jump for one Bay Area school

San Jose State University made a remarkable rise to 16th place in the Wall Street Journal's best colleges list, highlighting improving outcomes.
fromSacramento Bee
7 months ago
Education

This California university is best in US for social mobility, new study says. Where is it?

UC Merced is ranked No. 1 in the U.S. for social mobility in The Wall Street Journal's recent rankings.
more#higher-education
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
6 months ago

Brooklyn College Among Top Regional Universities for Diversity, Value, Social Mobility

Brooklyn College is a leading institution for ethnic diversity and affordability, reflecting its commitment to social mobility.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

I earn 2m my partner 20k. It's a bit ridiculous': the truth about wealth-gap relationships

Marrying into wealth often shifts the balance from merely surviving to thriving in modern society.
fromwww.bbc.com
11 months ago
London

Theatre removes 'offensive' job advert language

Camden People's Theatre in London removed offensive phrases from job adverts to promote access, diversity, and inclusion.
fromThe Jerusalem Post | JPost.com
11 months ago
Remote teams

Remote work is what drives social mobility in hi-tech - opinion

Remote work is a crucial driver of social mobility and economic growth, providing access to diverse talent pools and fostering inclusivity.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago

The tragic parable of Rishi Sunak: driven by success at all costs, then undone by his own myth-making | Nesrine Malik

Success defined by determination and proximity to establishment.
fromEntrepreneur
10 months ago
Business

Inflation's Next Victim Will Be Your Freedom | Entrepreneur

Social mobility was once a dream with the American Dream, but now faces constraints reminiscent of the past.
fromTime Out London
10 months ago
Education

Two London secondary schools have been nominated for World's Best School 2024

London schools Kingsford Community School and Avanti House Secondary School shortlisted for World's Best School Prize.
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