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Student Protest and Liberal Reaction: A Response to Nicholas Kristof
In the past year, students in South Africa, the US, the UK, Brazil and India have mobilized to challenge the status quo at their universities.
Accreditor of For-Profit Colleges Agrees It Needs a Makeover
Embattled college accreditor ACICS announces that it will halt new applications for accreditation while it institutes reforms.
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Closing in on an EU Financial Tax Victory
The international campaign for taxes on financial speculation is on the brink of a major European milestone that could further boost momentum in the United States.
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California’s Prison System Co-opts Reform Language While Increasing Its Budget
With moderate bipartisan support and the rebranding of human cages, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is able to monopolize resources.
Trump University: A Scam, but a Familiar One
Four hundred pages of documents add detail to the tawdry story of Donald Trump's unaccredited Trump University.
Is a Tuition-Free Policy Enough to Ensure College Success?
Universal free tuition would invest fewer resources where they are needed and more where they are not.
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Students With Nowhere to Stay: Homelessness on College Campuses
Some US colleges have programs to meet the needs of homeless students, but many schools still lack comprehensive services.
How One Missouri School District Took on Poverty and a Tornado
The challenges that Joplin faces limit the futures of millions of students in rural, suburban, and inner-city school districts.
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A Commencement Address for the Most Indebted Class Ever
The system is trying to squeeze you harder than any generation before you.
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Refugees Unwelcome in Australia: Reading the Signs of a Humanitarian Crisis
The Australian government should learn the language of empathy.