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Report challenges return to SAT, ACT for university admissions

As some top universities resume the use of standardized admissions tests, a report from the UC Berkeley Center for Studies in Higher Education concludes they remain a poor fit for public institutions.

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At a low point in U.S. race relations, Black teachers are essential — and at risk

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With high schoolers’ help, UC Berkeley researchers investigate why so many students are chronically absent

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This university alliance is training students to strengthen tribal food, energy and water systems

Students in masks walk across Sproul Plaza a week before fall 2021 classes begin at UC Berkeley.

Five years after COVID, U.S. university students still lag in key areas, study finds

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Five years after COVID, child care workforce faces new threats, study finds

Equity Leadership Now!: Leading with compassion in polarizing times

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With change coming to Washington, does higher education face a ‘dystopian’ future?

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Bridging divides: from anger and mistrust to belonging — and hope

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Equity Leadership Now!: Embracing AI literacy in education

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California teachers eager for more environmental learning, but need additional support

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Tutoring at San Quentin helped UC Berkeley’s top senior define his future

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Berkeley Talks: Ruth Simmons on access and equity in higher education

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UC Berkeley students combat K-12 book bans by creating their own children’s books

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California voters are deeply worried about political disinformation, IGS Poll finds

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UC Berkeley No.1 U.S. public university in Times Higher Ed rankings

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