Why Facebook belongs in the math classroom
Simple math reveals some surprising facts about the underlying structure of Facebook and other social networks.
April 25, 2019
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Education
Let's get real with college athletes about their chances of going pro
While most college football players believe they have a good shot at going pro, statistics – and the upcoming NFL draft…
April 24, 2019
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Why federal student aid should be restored for people in prison
For people in prison to have a better chance at earning a living upon release, Congress should lift a longstanding ban on…
April 23, 2019
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5 things to consider before you hire a tutor for your child
Tutoring is a billion-dollar industry. A former tutor explains what to look for in a tutor for your child and urges parents…
April 22, 2019
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How Columbine became a blueprint for school shooters
Media coverage of the Columbine school shooting that took place in 1999 has ended up becoming a playbook for school shooters…
April 17, 2019
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Should you apply to a college that has had a recent scandal?
When scandals take place at a college, the natural reaction for some people is to avoid the school. But two economists suggest…
April 17, 2019
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Why LeBron James' I Promise School should be more like LeBron and not shy away from issues of race
In order to be successful, the I Promise Academy needs to confront issues of race – much like LeBron James himself, who…
April 12, 2019
553
Are America's teachers really underpaid?
A presidential candidate wants to use federal funds to boost teacher pay. Is the proposal justified or is it just pandering…
April 11, 2019
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Campus free speech laws being enacted in many states, but some may do more harm than good
As more states move pass laws that deal with free speech on campus, a higher education scholar asks if they are moving in…
April 9, 2019
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In the name of 'amateurism,' college athletes make money for everyone except themselves
As the nation prepares to watch the Final Four, a sports scholar examines new information that shows how college athletes…
April 5, 2019
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What parents should do to help students prepare for the first year of college
While the first year of college can be stressful, using the time between high school graduation and the college drop-off…
April 4, 2019
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7 unexpected things that libraries offer besides books
With advancements in technology, libraries are offering much more than something to read. A library researcher offers a…
April 1, 2019
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Jessie Simmons: How a schoolteacher became an unsung hero of the civil rights movement
When Jessie Simmons applied for a teaching job in 1958, her application went to a separate file for "Negro teachers"…
March 29, 2019
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Net price calculators were supposed to make it easier to understand the cost of college – instead, m
While net price calculators are meant to help students figure out how much a particular college will cost, a new study reveals…
March 28, 2019
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Fending off new Sackler money is easier for museums and schools than returning old gifts
There are limits to what charities can do now about past donors who are accused of morally reprehensible behavior.
March 28, 2019
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How higher ed can earn the public's trust after the admissions scandal
New systems with stricter rules would make it easier to hold colleges and universities accountable on behalf of the taxpayers…
March 27, 2019
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7 tips to stay safe while studying abroad
Though studying abroad can be a rewarding experience, it also comes with certain risks. A study abroad expert provides 7…
March 26, 2019
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A chess program helped this 8-year-old raise $240,000 and get his family out of a homeless shelter –
For 8-year-old Tanitoluwa Adewumi, a chess program ended up being a ticket out of a homeless shelter. A chess education…
March 25, 2019
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What President Trump's executive order on campus free speech is really meant to do
Though largely political and symbolic, the campus free speech order that President Trump issued matters because it ties…
March 22, 2019
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We need more teachers of color, so why do we use tests that keep them out of the classroom?
Despite the known benefits of black students having black teachers, teacher license exams often stand in the way – even…
March 21, 2019
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