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Education
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The Trojan Horse of “Free” Community College
Are the strings attached to “free community college” something that will fundamentally change the nature of the institution?
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One Thing Schools Should Do to Boost Students’ Intellectual Growth
The problem with modern education that can be fixed in school but has never been adequately addressed is this: information overload.
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Can Community College Systems and Infrastructure Handle Free Tuition?
Obama's proposal for free tuition is exciting, but some parts of the plan may need revision if community colleges are going to be able to execute it.
Teacher’s Image Takes a Hit in America
Something about our fast-paced, super consumerist society seems to have robbed the teaching vocation the respect it deserves, disposing that once concrete and tender human relationship to a matter …
Charter Schools: the Segregation of Latino and African-American Students
The segregation of ELL students from the mainstream classroom creates a separation between English speaking students and bilingual students.
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The Enchanted Land Where Community College Is Free? Welcome to Tennessee in 2015
A new bill provides two years of tuition at a community college for participating high school grads who might otherwise face a 7.5 percent unemployment rate - and other …
Teachers on Trial: Five Times the Media Failed Educators in 2014
Teachers faced an unprecedented level of scrutiny in 2014.
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Lani Guinier on “The Tyranny of the Meritocracy: Democratizing Higher Education in America“
An excerpt from Lani Guinier's introduction to “The Tyranny of the Meritocracy: Democratizing Higher Education in America.”
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With One Small Tax, the United States Could Insure the Next Generation a Brighter Future
Higher education enjoys appeal across party lines, and both parties claim they're in the corner of Main Street Americans.
The Green Ninja
Can we raise a generation of green kids? “The Green Ninja” says we can.