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Kicking Out Students Shows Risks Of Results-Based Education

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When results are the only yardstick by which we measure schools, we should not be surprised at the lengths some schools go to to ensure they get good results. from Forbes Education

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5 Free Personal Finance Classes Everyone Should Enroll In This Fall

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Here are a few of the best free online classes to continue your financial education. from Forbes Education

Do College Rankings Measure What Happpens After Students Enroll?

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We focus on what students themselves have to say about their experience on campus....Our approach is to survey students on each campus and then compare the results for one college to another. Some in the industry refer to us as the JD Power of higher education, and I can see why that analogy works. from Forbes Education

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Meet Jeff, a lesson creator for AP Statistics on Khan Academy and a former high school math teacher. https://t.co/VTMt1Yia1l @collegeboard — Khan Academy (@khanacademy) August 31, 2017

From The Class Room To The Board Room: Fail Fast, Fail Often, Fail Forward

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Failure Week' may sound novel but it reflect growing concern of educators that children are becoming so obsessed with perfectionism they're missing the lessons that come from making mistakes and failing. The lessons on teaching kids to fail can also be applied in the workplace. from Forbes Education

The Biggest Misconception About Today's College Students

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The Biggest Misconception About Today's College Students Forty percent of all undergraduates go to community colleges, and many can't afford to go full-time. August 31, 2017 at 06:12AM via Digg http://ift.tt/2vLZBVT

IBM, Scientists Seek Public's Help With Millions Of Virtual Experiments Mapping The Human Microbiome

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The Microbiome Immunity Project aims to help scientists understand how the trillions of bacteria in our bodies impact human disease. IBM's World Community Grid wants to harness the computing power donated by millions of volunteers from all over the world to do it. from Forbes Education

Air Museum Flies to Higher Ground And Into The Path of Harvey

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The $38 million dollar museum that would have opened to fanfare on Labor Day weekend was only relocated to Houston because a storm in Galveston nine years ago practically obliterated it. from Forbes Education

NPR News: Houston School Superintendent Says A Lot Of Work Ahead To Open Schools

Houston School Superintendent Says A Lot Of Work Ahead To Open Schools School was supposed to begin this week in Houston, but Harvey's devastating flooding has made that impossible. Here's how the school district is coping and working to move forward. Read more on NPR

Teaching White Students Showed Me The Difference Between Power And Privilege

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Teaching White Students Showed Me The Difference Between Power And Privilege Southern black boys like me were more likely to end up incarcerated than working beside white faculty at so-called elite liberal arts colleges. August 30, 2017 at 01:49PM via Digg http://ift.tt/2wiNhjb

The Colleges Whose Graduates Earn The Most Money

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A recent salary report from PayScale - a benefits and compensation information company - gives insight into which schools’ bachelor’s degree alumni make out the best in the salary department. from Forbes Education

The 10 Best Colleges For High Salary Potential

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Must Have Accessories for MBA Students

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Figuring out which accessories you need and which products are right for you can be way too time-consuming and taxing. from Forbes Education

NPR News: A School Counselor Takes To The Floodwaters To Rescue His Students And Their Families

A School Counselor Takes To The Floodwaters To Rescue His Students And Their Families From food pantries to trauma counseling, educators throughout the region hit by Hurricane Harvey are gearing up for the long haul. Read more on NPR

NPR News: University Of Houston Students Talk About Campus Flooding

University Of Houston Students Talk About Campus Flooding We talk to students at the University of Houston to see how they are faring after Tropical Storm Harvey caused widespread flooding. Read more on NPR

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We’re live NOW sharing how to help students build strong mindsets with LearnStorm’s 6 growth mindset activities! https://t.co/wyu1OoLS1g — Khan Academy (@khanacademy) August 30, 2017

Political Divisions Affect Our Views Of Colleges

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A recent Pew survey found a significant divide between Democrats and Republicans about the impact higher education has on American society. A majority of Republicans say it actually damages it, while Democrats have far greater faith in its benefits. It's a dangerous moment for higher ed. from Forbes Education

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6 Unique Ways to Be a Better Learner Every Day

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Becoming the best leader you can requires lots of different skills and abilities — but probably none more important than your willingness to learn and be challenged. from Forbes Education

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Are you hearing “I’m just not a math person”? Help students overcome negative thinking with tips from LearnStorm: https://t.co/659hx6PK9q http://pic.twitter.com/ha7cp2qOKY — Khan Academy (@khanacademy) August 29, 2017

Seven Challenges Facing Higher Education

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Paraphrasing Gen. Douglas MacArthur, “old scholars never die, they just fade away.” Before I “fade away,” however, let me review seven of the biggest problems the nation faces with respect to its universities. from Forbes Education

Global Legal Tech Is Transforming Service Delivery

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Legal tech is hot in the U.S. It's helping to transform a huge, staid industry. It's also a global phenomenon. China is jumping in with both feet--as are others from Jerusalem to San Paulo. Here's how IT is changing the global legal marketplace. from Forbes Education

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NPR News: What Should We Be Teaching Young Children?

What Should We Be Teaching Young Children? Many things can be learned just as well later — so the focus should be on ones that really need to be early, like languages, music and communication, says psychologist Tania Lombrozo. Read more on NPR

NPR News: How To Counter Back-To-School Anxiety

How To Counter Back-To-School Anxiety The start of the year can be a particularly hard time for kids — trying to navigate from the carefree summer to the routine of school. But, experts say, nerves and anxiety are normal. Read more on NPR

For Labor Day, Come Meet the Neurodiversity Workforce Brigade

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Come meet the Neurodiversity Workforce Brigade: tens of thousands of adults with neurodiverse conditions, previously unemployed and receiving government benefits, now employed in useful public services. from Forbes Education

Denmark's Millennial Entrepreneurs: From Concept To Carlsberg

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It used to be college students who created companies in their parents’ garage; Carl Kronica is just a teenager. And he’s smart. from Forbes Education

NPR News: The Call-In: Bullying

The Call-In: Bullying The new school year is upon us. This week on The Call-In, we hear from listeners about their experiences with bullying. Also, psychologist Kortney Peagram talks with host A Martinez. Read more on NPR

The Big MBA Internship Mistake: Ignorance Of Options Leads To Poor Career Choices

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When MBA students begin their job search, focusing on a specific industry can limit their options. This article presents an alternative approach that may help students think more broadly about their career options. from Forbes Education

Procrastinate, Complain, Or Achieve: It's Your Choice

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You've heard a zillion ideas on how to enjoy a good marriage, a good career, how to prosper, how to stay healthy, how to dare to be great and all the other soaring aspirations. But when it’s all said and done, there’s usually more said than done. Here are some ideas on making achievement real. from Forbes Education

NPR News: Barbershop: Politics In The Classroom

Barbershop: Politics In The Classroom Christopher Emdin, associate professor of science education at Columbia University's Teachers College, High School Principal Kevin Grawer and former Maryland Delegate Jolene Ivey join the Barbershop for a back-to-school discussion of politics and the summer's hot button. Read more on NPR

Men At Top Business Schools Take On Sexism

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Top MBA programs spur men to champion women's equality in the classroom and in the board room. 15 of the most selective business schools now have "male ally" groups raising awareness about gender bias and pledging to level the playing field. from Forbes Education

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AP teachers, thanks for the warm welcome at #AP_Conf . We’re excited to be working with you. @CollegeBoard https://t.co/KZDa3BiwM9 http://pic.twitter.com/fN5Vr8GXjf — Khan Academy (@khanacademy) August 25, 2017

Universities: Then and Now

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Fall is approaching, and millions of Americans are returning to colleges and universities for another academic year. I am teaching my course in American economic history to over 40 students, and teaching it almost precisely the same way I did 52 years ago. from Forbes Education

'Adam Ruins Everything' Explains How College Loans Became So Evil

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'Adam Ruins Everything' Explains How College Loans Became So Evil College loan has become a crippling problem in the US in these past decades, but it wasn't always this way. August 24, 2017 at 06:17PM via Digg http://ift.tt/2xgTUBd

NPR News: University Of Nevada-Reno Won't Dismiss Student In Viral Charlottesville Rally Photo

University Of Nevada-Reno Won't Dismiss Student In Viral Charlottesville Rally Photo A University of Nevada, Reno, student became the poster child of the white supremacist march in Charlottesville, after his picture went viral. Despite pressure to kick him out, the school says he'll stay. Read more on NPR

NPR News: 'To E Or Not To E': USC And UCLA Quibble Over How To Spell Shakespear(e)

'To E Or Not To E': USC And UCLA Quibble Over How To Spell Shakespear(e) At the base of a new, towering statue of a Trojan queen, Southern Cal quoted a few choice verses from the bard — but misspelled his name while they were at it, UCLA students pointed out. Or did they? Read more on NPR

Discovery Of Early Islamic Mosaic Tesserae Sheds Light On Art And Earthquakes

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A devastating earthquake hit the early Islamic city of Jerash in 749 CE, but the discovery of a mosaic workshop in the city reveals new facets of an ancient art. from Forbes Education

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Earn free school supplies and class decorations! Sign up for LearnStorm—our free, six-week challenge: https://t.co/ZwTlVtprY9 http://pic.twitter.com/C67ZHs6gmE — Khan Academy (@khanacademy) August 24, 2017

NPR News: Celebrating Intellectual Engagement On College Campuses

Celebrating Intellectual Engagement On College Campuses Sending your child off to college? It's important to appreciate what happens after move-in day — especially now, as there's a growing hostility to higher ed, says anthropologist Barbara J. King. Read more on NPR

Colleges Must Change To Educate Generation iPhone

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As high school students sit alone in their rooms on their smartphones, colleges and universities are about to be surprised by incoming students’ underdeveloped social skills. Here are a few key things higher education must do to educate Generation iPhone. from Forbes Education

NPR News: What You Should Know About The New Summer SAT

What You Should Know About The New Summer SAT For the first time since the 1970s the SAT will be offered in the summer. As students get ready to sit for the test this Saturday, we ask: What does this new date mean for students? Read more on NPR

Research Confirms The Obvious: That Abstinence-Only Education Hurts Kids

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A pair of new scientific reviews found that abstinence-only-until-marriage programs not only fail to protect kids, but also violate their human rights. from Forbes Education

Choose A STEM Major For Best Career Prospects, Study Finds

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When it comes to college majors, those in the science, technology, engineering and math fields are most useful as undergraduate degrees, a new study finds. Here's how they scored. from Forbes Education

Approach College As Work, Not Play

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College is work, not play. But it's good work if you throw yourself into it knowing you'll be challenged and often frustrated. No good learning comes easily, and you remember longest what you fought to know most ferociously. from Forbes Education

NPR News: An Air Force Cadet At 25: A Sign Of The Times In Higher Education

An Air Force Cadet At 25: A Sign Of The Times In Higher Education Many students heading to college this fall won't be the traditional 18-year-olds. At the nation's military academies, more cadets are coming from life — or military service — and not high school. Read more on NPR

NPR News: Federal Judge Finds Racism Behind Arizona Law Banning Ethnic Studies

Federal Judge Finds Racism Behind Arizona Law Banning Ethnic Studies An Arizona law banning ethnic studies violated students' constitutional rights, a federal judge said Tuesday. Read more on NPR

Artificial Intelligence in Education: Don't Ignore it, Harness it!

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AI may not be end up being the next giant leap in education but let’s not ignore its inherent strengths that could help address the glaring gaps in education, that we have been struggling to fill for decades. from Forbes Education

Tim Cook And Mark Zuckerberg Want You To Be Purpose Driven

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Purpose is waning. Meaning has gone missing. Humanity is suffering. from Forbes Education

Want To Fire A Professor For Sexual Harassment? It's Going To Take A While.

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Want To Fire A Professor For Sexual Harassment? It's Going To Take A While. Academic tenure was designed to guarantee free speech and protect faculty members from unfair dismissal, but critics say the system also protects professors who grope students. August 21, 2017 at 09:54PM via Digg http://ift.tt/2ikne6m

Woman Feeds Hundreds Of Poor Elderly With Backyard Garden

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Arndt said she has spent as many years advocating for hungry seniors as she has feeding them. She blames the need on the rising costs of property taxes and lack of programs for seniors. She feeds as many as she can with Our Giving Hands Garden. from Forbes Education

America, Home of the Transactional Marriage

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America, Home of the Transactional Marriage The country's exceptionally thin safety net prompts residents — especially those with less-steady employment — to view partnership in more economic terms. August 21, 2017 at 07:07PM via Digg http://ift.tt/2v8uZyp