White middle-aged Americans are dying at an increasing rate, a new analysis of government data shows, a startling turnaround suggesting a rising toll of addiction and mental-health issues is reversing decades of gains in longevity. Source: The Death … [Continue reading]
The value of university: Our first-ever college rankings | The Economist (IS VERY FLAWED)
November 2, 2015 by
Source: The value of university: Our first-ever college rankings | The Economist I commented. I'm a former math professor who has been observing the corrupt system of American higher education for decades. Even though I have little regard for … [Continue reading]
The Economist Understands Much Better Than it “Ranks”
November 2, 2015 by
New federal data reveal which colleges do most for their graduates’ pay-packets. They are not the ones you might expect Source: Where’s best? My comment: As a former math professor who understands American higher education from the inside (of … [Continue reading]
Nationwide Test Shows Dip in Students’ Math Abilities (NY Times) I Say, It’s Not Going to Stop Until It’s Stopped
October 28, 2015 by
Education officials said the decline in scores was unexpected, but could be related to changes ushered in by the Common Core standards. Source: Nationwide Test Shows Dip in Students’ Math Abilities - The New York Times I commented as … [Continue reading]
Can You Get Smarter? I Saw It All the Time
October 25, 2015 by
There is much that you can do to keep cognitively sharp. Source: Can You Get Smarter? - The New York Times When I wrote this I felt like I was boasting (not a pleasant feeling) but the topic is too important to not tell the truth. Here it … [Continue reading]
An Admissions Surprise (Or a Marketing Ploy?)
October 18, 2015 by
Exclusive schools say they want more diversity. Will a new application process really get them there? Source: An Admissions Surprise From the Ivy League - The New York Times I commented. Since my comments use - as examples - Washington … [Continue reading]
Link to Wash. U. Leaders’ Comments on Aid to Low Income Students
October 18, 2015 by
This is the copy I uploaded to my blog. Wrighton_Thorp_Pell_2013-11-22_minutes Here is the original link. Search for Thorp to read about his tenure as President at U. of North Carolina. … [Continue reading]
Link to Repayment Data
October 13, 2015 by
This data was referred to by Kevin Carey and me. Here is the link. College Scorecard Data … [Continue reading]
America’s labour market is not working – FT.com (Could It Be Education?)
In 2014, 12 per cent — close to one in eight — of US men between the ages of 25 and 54 were neither in work nor looking for it. This was very close to the Italian ratio and far higher than in other members of the group of seven leading … [Continue reading]