Chicago Tribune

In-person entrance exams for Chicago’s selective high schools bring high anxiety about COVID-19 risk

To have a shot at getting into their favorite Chicago public high school, many eighth graders need to take a three-hour test, a process causing even more anxiety than usual amid an uncontrolled ...
The Conversation

‘No pain, no gain’: why some primary students are following intense study routines

Christina Ho received funding from the Australian Research Council to conduct this research. Every year, thousands of New South Wales students sit a test to determine places for highly sought-after ...
The Conversation

NSW is trying to make the selective school application process fairer – but is it doing enough?

Christina Ho receives funding from the Australian Research Council. The NSW state government has just announced a major overhaul of its selective school program. From the 2023 intake, up to 20% of the ...