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StudentsA Dozen Differences between You and the Class of 2019Today’s college freshmen have never known life without Wi-Fi, smartphones, or Harry Potter. For them, the Internet isn’t innovation—it’s oxygen.
Market TrendsBMO Back to School Conference InterviewsedCircuit interviews from the 15th Annual BMO Back to School Education Investor Conference cover the latest developments in education investment for leaders.
Market TrendsEducation Corporation of America Completes Purchase of Kaplan College CampusesEducation Corporation of America completed its all-stock purchase of 38 Kaplan Higher Education campuses, including Kaplan College and Kaplan Career Institute.
College AdmissionsCollege ROI for StudentsIn this interview, PayScale's Aubrey Bach discusses reports on the teaching profession, the return on investment of college and the most meaningful jobs survey.
Education Policy and GovernmentFrom Inside Higher Ed: Defining CollegeInside Higher Ed reports on how the Association of American Colleges and Universities is weighing in on competency-based education, MOOCs and defining college.
College AdmissionsFour Financial Tips Every High School Senior Should KnowDiscover four essential financial tips for high school seniors to plan for college, avoid debt, maximize scholarships, and make smart education choices.
EdTechFrom EdTech: Campus Tech 2015: Move Over MOOCsPhoto Credit: S B F Ryanby Tara E. BuckSouthern New Hampshire University president argues true disruption comes in the form of online, competency-based providers who deftly meet modern students’ — and industry’s — needs.Read the rest of the story on EdTech.
EducatorsNature: University learning: Improve undergraduate science educationPhoto credit: U.S. Department of Agricultureby Stephen E. Bradforth, Emily R. Miller, William R. Dichtel, Adam K. Leibovich, Andrew L. Feig, James D. Martin, Karen S. Bjorkman, Zachary D. Schultz & Tobin L. SmithIt is time to use evidence-based teaching practices at all levels by providing incentives and effective evaluations, urge Stephen E. Bradforth, Emily R. Miller and colleagues.Read the rest of the story at Nature.
EducatorsFrom Forbes: 10 Things Every College Grad Needs To Know About MoneyPhoto Credit: Susan AdamsOne Stanford student thought “paid vacation” meant that her boss would pay for all her travel and leisure activities. Another didn’t know there was such a thing as a water bill, and a third threatened to call the police and report the work study office because it was letting the government withhold money from her paycheck.Read the rest of the story at Forbes.







