While I’ve been writing about it for years, and known about it for many years, it’s only recently that the general population has come to realize we have a real problem in higher education. Recent polls confirm this: A Crisis in Confidence in Higher Ed The above link is from Gallup; granted, the last election […] … learn more→
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The lLong overdue crisis of confidence iIn Higher Ed…being buried
Chicago’s Urban Prep Academy – known for 100% college acceptance rates – put reputation ahead of results
When I joined Urban Prep Academies in 2006 as the founding math teacher at what was to become the nation’s first all-boys public charter high school, the school’s faculty and staff had one central goal. We were on a mission to get black boys from Englewood – a racially segregated and economically distressed neighborhood in Chicago, and […] … learn more→
The SAT’s new ‘adversity score’ is a poor fix for a problematic test
The College Board recently revealed a new “adversity score” that it plans to use as part of the SAT in order to reflect students’ social and economic background. The mere fact that the College Board sees a need for an “adversity score” is a tacit admission that the SAT isn’t fair for all students. But will the […] … learn more→
Essential elearning resources for College students looking to boost their resume
Congratulations! You’re nearing the end of your studies and about to earn your degree, but your journey’s just begun. Now, you must craft a winning resume to land your first job. Fortunately, there are many resources to help you accomplish this task. College students can launch their career by taking advantage of eLearning resources that […] … learn more→
Backwards Higher Ed goes test optional
While the SAT, a placement test to get into college, is destroying itself in an attempt to become more relevant…it’s pointless, as today’s topic addresses. It’s always fascinating to watch the mismanagement which comes from government control and interference. When a privately held business finds sales lagging, for example, it reduces prices. You can see […] … learn more→
AI tutors will make mass retraining a viable reality
It is commonly agreed that automation will take over large numbers of existing jobs over the next generation, requiring humans to train and retrain for new but different roles. We can already see this happening. College graduation rates are increasing across all Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) countries, and one-third of this increase […] … learn more→
Pay less for your Higher Education and enjoy a rewarding career
With the cost of tuition and room and board at some colleges now exceeding $60,000 per year, many students and parents are asking themselves if there is a way to get a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, or other professional training for less money. While earning a degree is necessary in order to be considered for […] … learn more→
First-year uni can add 4kg to your weight. Here’s how universities can scale that back
Students typically gain weight in their first year of university. There are expressions to reflect this knowledge, such as the “freshman 15” in North America (which assumes students gain 15 pounds, or around 8kg) and “freshman fatties” or “fresher five” in Australia and New Zealand. Studies have confirmed the weight gain as fact, although the […] … learn more→
Best colleges for Canadian students in 2019
Canada is among the best countries worldwide as far as education rankings are concerned. It is known to offer some of the best undergraduate and post graduate programs globally. With so much to do in school, you may wonder where to find someone to help you with your paper at a fee. This is absolutely […] … learn more→
SAT to measure whiteness…Seriously?
The (SAT) is a test which measures, at the risk of being patronizing, scholastic aptitude. For those very few colleges which still care about admissions, the SAT is often used to determine which students have the aptitude to survive a legitimate college program. No, it’s not a perfect test by any means, but with the […] … learn more→
