More High School Seniors Are Hesitating About College
More High School Seniors Are Hesitating About College
Troubling Data Suggests Uncertain Future for Higher Education Share this story Published 1 hour ago Above image credit: The University of Missouri-Columbia reported that total enrollment last fall was 30,849, up 4% from the previous year – though still well below the record enrollment of 35,050 reached in the fall 2015. (Emily Wolf | Flatland)
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed what it means to be young for many high schoolers, particularly seniors.
The pandemic has chipped away at students’ energy, enthusiasm and motivation to plan for their education after high school, educators say. Many seniors simply want to graduate from high school.
Thursday, February 25, 2021
Eureka Springs Elementary School students celebrated the 100th day of school by dressing up like 100-year-olds or decorating their clothes with 200 items or messages. Pictured from left to right are (back row) Garrett Holmes, Camron Allen, Adam Tuttle and Jace Alters and (front row) Bella Vazquez, Noah Devine, Katie Pipkins and Kenady Hill.
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