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Arizona leads the way in promoting civic education. From requiring all high school seniors to pass the same test immigrants must take to become U.S. citizens, to the establishment of the School of Civic and Economic Thought...
The plight of the 42 million Americans with crippling student loan debt is […]
In this 12th edition of its flagship annual survey of college general education curricula, What Will They Learn?, ACTA shines a light on the wide disparity in academic standards at institutions of higher learning across the...
ACTA is pleased to launch a series of conversations with college students experiencing the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Our first episode features Daniel Acosta-Rivas, rising senior at American University, and Erez Binyamin, who has...
Where to attend college is the most important decision that young people make. By prioritizing academics, you can ensure that your undergraduate education prepares you for a rewarding career, engaged citizenship, and meaningful community...
Students are often told that they must go to college. They are told that higher education is the key to their future and that they will not be able to make it very far...
In 1992, when Teen Talk Barbie told young girls, “Math class is tough!,” the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics as well as the American Association of University Women had no empathy for Mattel...
Washington, DC – The American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA) has released the latest edition of its signature publication What Will They Learn? 2019-2020. This year’s report has a new look with a...
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