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Bill Gates, Pearson, and edX: The week's most read education news
Get caught up on the U. of Illinois' ethics concerns and more right here!
By Roger Riddell • March 21, 2014 -
Massive borrowing puts Chicago U. credit rating at risk
The university, already the most leveraged of the so-called rich schools in the U.S., plans to borrow up to $900 million more.
By Keith Button • March 18, 2014 -
Good news for Maine babies: $500 for college, automatically
A scholarship foundation is taking the paperwork out of its grants.
By Daniel Shumski • March 7, 2014 -
Delaware looks at rolling out dual-enrollment for high school seniors
The governor has proposed $300,000 to pay for the program.
By Daniel Shumski • March 7, 2014 -
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What's the biggest college barrier for low-income students?
One former administration official says it's not money, it's academics.
By Daniel Shumski • March 6, 2014 -
Some taking 'wait and see' attitude on new SAT
One response that sums up the reaction: 'The devil is in the details.'
By Daniel Shumski • March 6, 2014 -
Pearson warns of profit fall in 'short but difficult' digital transition
But an ongoing restructuring should bring the company into the black as soon as 2015.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 28, 2014 -
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Government releases guidelines on student data
Secretary of Education Arne Duncan says keeping information secure is a priority.
By Daniel Shumski • Feb. 26, 2014 -
Sharp drop in Midwest high school grads puts pressure on colleges
The effects of fewer prospective freshmen from the area are felt nationwide.
By Daniel Shumski • Feb. 25, 2014 -
Facebook, edX team up to release education app abroad
A pilot program in Rwanda will provide educational material on smartphones.
By Daniel Shumski • Feb. 24, 2014 -
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Florida law lets college students decide if they need remedial classes
At least one administrator is worried the failure rate will rise as students take on too much.
By Daniel Shumski • Feb. 19, 2014 -
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What college admissions counselors wish they could say
They share the greatest lines they never said.
By Daniel Shumski • Feb. 11, 2014 -
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Ed tech trends and CU harassment: The week's most read education news
Are some schools misleading students on financial aid requirements?
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 7, 2014 -
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Deep Dive
What trends are shaping ed tech in 2014?
What should you expect this year from MOOCs, LMSes, and more?
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 6, 2014 -
First lady, Duncan tout federal financial aid programs
Michelle Obama tells high school students not to leave money on the table.
By Daniel Shumski • Feb. 6, 2014 -
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Education purchases driving tablet sales
Consumer demand is softening, with institutions such as schools leading the buying.
By Daniel Shumski • Feb. 4, 2014 -
Study hints at easing of ultra-competitive admissions environment
The number of students seeking admission at seven or more schools is down for once.
By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 30, 2014 -
President calls for more job training in State of the Union
Obama mentions college summit but leaves out his college-rating plan.
By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 29, 2014 -
Deep Dive
5 ed tech podcasts you should listen to
These online radio shows will provide tips and expand your knowledge of the fast-changing world of education technology.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 24, 2014 -
Apple educational content now available worldwide
Educators and students around the world can now take advantage of its textbook and course management platforms.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 21, 2014 -
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Changing demographics could soon echo in college classes
Fewer young children could mean a change in the way universities do business.
By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 21, 2014 -
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Deep DiveVersal CEO: Building online courses should be easy [CES 2014]
A lack of coding or programming skills shouldn't hold educators back from venturing into online learning, says Gregor Freund.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 14, 2014 -
House Democrat influential in education retiring after 40 years
Rep. George Miller helped write No Child Left Behind.
By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 14, 2014 -
Tuition cuts and Clinton's for-profit gig: The week's most-read education news
Vantage Learning's CEO also told us about how computers can now grade essays as well as humans.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 10, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Vantage Learning CEO: Computers can now competently grade essays
After decades of R&D, Peter Murphy's company has an adaptive learning solution for written work.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 7, 2014
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