An ambitious survey finds that brand matters less than other factors in graduates’ future contentment. Source: How to Measure a College’s Value My comment. (In reply to Outside the Box, who wrote that The study does not adjust for the fact that … [Continue reading]
Colleges Are Fooling You About “Tuition”
September 12, 2015 by
One thing college do know - they know what it is that most people don't know, and how to mislead them. It's amazing how hard they work to not disseminate knowledge. (See this post for another example of their efforts.) Anyway, look at this … [Continue reading]
New Data Gives Clearer Picture of Student Debt – But What About Student Assets? Do They Have Them? AND What Data? Appropriate Data? I’m Afraid Not
September 10, 2015 by
The increases in debt and default rates are concentrated among students at for-profit and community colleges, even though those students borrow less on average. Source: New Data Gives Clearer Picture of Student Debt - The New York Times Here was … [Continue reading]
More On: Is College Tuition Really Too High? – The New York Times
September 9, 2015 by
"...the great national crisis is..that too many..young adults are not going to college or, if they do, don’t graduate.." Source: Is College Tuition Really Too High? - The New York Times I wrote: "...he great national crisis is..that too … [Continue reading]
It’s Higher Than the Author Thinks
September 9, 2015 by
The answer depends on what you mean by college. Source: Is College Tuition Really Too High? - The New York Times Here is my take after just the 1st Paragraph. "...it’s useful to start with some figures from 40 years ago..." Indeed it is. Now, … [Continue reading]
“What Is the Point of College?” Asks Prof. Appiah With Faith That It Matters To Colleges
September 9, 2015 by
Is it supposed to train students, or transform them? Can these two perspectives be reconciled? Source: What Is the Point of College? My explanation Here is the real point of college, summed up succinctly by Bill Gross. "...Universities are … [Continue reading]
Puts His Finger on the K-12 Problem, Just Needs to Realize Cause.
September 8, 2015 by
But a lot of the training they get in school is. We can do better. Source: Teachers Aren’t Dumb - The New York Times I commented. Professor Willingham does us a service by focusing our attention on the symptom - too many teachers don't know … [Continue reading]
Just Another Item that Should Make Us Wary:Food Industry Enlisted Academics in G.M.O. Lobbying War, Emails Show – The New York Times
September 6, 2015 by
Both sides in a fight over genetically modified crops have relied on scientists to lend their authority, while providing financial support in return. Source: Food Industry Enlisted Academics in G.M.O. Lobbying War, Emails Show - The New York Times … [Continue reading]
President Obama: Please Focus on Affordable EDUCATION. Using a College That is a Net LOSS to Students Just Shows How Out of Touch Your Affordable College Goal Is.
The visit is intended to increase pressure on lawmakers by building support for the president’s proposal across the nation, his domestic policy adviser said. Source: Obama Promotes Plan for College Affordability on Michigan Trip - The New York … [Continue reading]