What a decline in rural colleges means for rural communities

Rural students have historically had fewer choices in higher education than suburban students. Rural colleges are now struggling more than ever. Many colleges have had to cut dozens of majors and academic programs to stay afloat. “If you live in populated places, you get the good options, and if you don’t, you just get things that prepare you to go to work,” Andrew Koricich says. The number of rural students thinking about going to college has plummeted. And America’s most rural states have slashed funding for colleges, in some states as much as 30%. As a result – for those…
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pradhan: One exam doesn’t define a person’s ability: Education Minster Dharmendra Pradhan on CBSE board exam results

“One exam does not define a person’s ability” and “success comes to those who never give up” are some of the messages Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan had for Class 10 and Class 12 students whose results were announced by the CBSE on Friday. “It is a moment to rejoice the success and cherish the fruits of hard work that you put (in) all year round. Best wishes for a happy and bright future. Many friends might not have met (their) expectations. I appeal to them to not lose heart. One examination does not define a person’s ability,” Pradhan said…
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FirstTestPractice | My English Blog

These are some useful links to practice for your Cambridge First. WRITING TIPS Writing Tips Useful Words and Phrases for your writings Essays Articles Informal Letter or Email Formal Letter or E-mail Report Reviews TEST 1 Reading and Use of English PART 1 PART 2 PART 3 PART 4 ​​PART 5 PART 6 PART 7 Listening PART 1 PART 2 PART 3 PART 4 TEST 2 Reading and Use of English PART 1 PART 2 PART 3 PART 4 ​​PART 5 PART 6 PART 7 Listening PART 1 PART 2 PART 3 PART 4 TEST 3 Reading and Use of…
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Thanksgiving Day | My English Blog

[Infographic provided by Grammar.net] Vocabulary and Phrases “Turkey with All the Trimmings”Dinner is centered around the turkey, and “the trimmings” refers to the many dishes served with it. Favorite trimmings include cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes with gravy, yams, various vegetables, and pumpkin pie for dessert.“Turkey Days”As turkey is the main dish, “Turkey Day” is an alternate name. “Pilgrims”The first Americans to celebrate Thanksgiving were pilgrims from Europe who feasted with the Wampanoag tribe. While modern feasts can last three hours, this first feast lasted three days. The pilgrims nibbled dishes such as eel, squash, and venison; pumpkin pie was not…
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