A Tibetan student won't be allowed to carry her country's flag in a graduation ceremony's parade of flags. UMass Amherst says it's policy. Kalsang Nangpa says it's discrimination.
How does race, economic background or language proficiency affect graduation rates in the US public high schools? Rank them!
The Friends actress majored in biology at Vassar College. In this 2010 commencement address, she admits "as in most pursuits, 'one's self' is one of the biggest hurdles to get over."
<p><span>This week in "Thanks, Internet!": great commencement speeches, sweet dreams, an artful bot, pop music's best vocal ranges, and a lovely scare. <em><br /></em></span></p>
At the beginning of her senior year in high school, a South African student had big dreams. But by the end of the year, she was forced to reconsider her future.
The end of the school year is always an emotional time for seniors. For poor students, fear and anxiety can be the dominant emotions.