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The Covid-era mix is shaping up as a worst-case scenario from an equity perspective.
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Noah’s Ark College
A $340 million (or even just $40 million) plan for a new “America at its best” liberal arts college.
Higher Education
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Sanders Outdoes Warren in Tapping Voter Anger
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Higher Education
In the News: What Free Public College Means for Virginia’s Small Private Colleges
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Higher Education
Straight Up Conversation: A Kelley Blue Book for College Costs
Rick talks with the CEO of TuitionFit, a venture that aggregates data on the actual price of college to help the public make more informed choices and influence the price of college the way they can in a normal marketplace.
Higher Education
In the News: The College of New Rochelle Is For Sale — and Comes With a Castle
The 15.6-acre campus of the College of New Rochelle in New York will be auctioned off on November 21, the New York Post reports. The school filed for bankruptcy protection last month.
Higher Education
Bipartisan Bill Would Set Rules for Income Share Agreements
Better incentives for colleges, less loan risk for students.
Higher Education
Does the Baumol Effect Explain Rising College Costs?
Salary data and the academic research undercut the notion that faculty pay is the key driver in price increases.
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Many educators lack basic training in classroom management.
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Student survey responses show effects in high school and beyond
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