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Apple expands education push with new iOS 7 features
Several new education-specific features give educators and administrators more app control and increase the iPad's ease of use in the classroom.
By Roger Riddell • June 26, 2013 -
U. of Maryland business school, Pearson Embanet to launch online MBA
The new program will start in January.
By Roger Riddell • June 25, 2013 -
Do MOOCs offer unique benefits for international students?
A few of these points apply to all students, but universities should think hard about all of them.
By Brian Warmoth • June 25, 2013 -
ACLU sues N.J. over religious schools' funding
Is the state's use of tax dollars on faith-based schools in violation of the separation of church and state?
By Roger Riddell • June 25, 2013 -
U.S. Supreme Court raises bar on retaliation in medical school case
The ruling requires plaintiffs to prove retaliation would not have occurred without wrongful action.
By Roger Riddell • June 25, 2013 -
Report: U.S. education lags despite highest per-student spending
The new report from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development examines education statistics from 42 countries.
By Roger Riddell • June 25, 2013 -
U.S. Supreme Court turns back race-based U. of Texas admissions case
In a 7-1 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled a federal appeals court needed to subject the case to a higher degree of scrutiny.
By Davide Savenije • June 24, 2013 -
'Jesus-stomping' instructor's contract renewed at Florida Atlantic U.
Deandre Poole will once again teach at the university for the 2013-14 academic year.
By Roger Riddell • June 24, 2013 -
Mark Mitsui named U.S. deputy assistant secretary for community colleges
Mitsui will support community college access and completion goals in his new role.
By Roger Riddell • June 24, 2013 -
FSU breach prompts Fla. education commissioner to call for data security review
Personal information for around 47,000 enrolled in a teacher participation program was publicly exposed for two weeks.
By Roger Riddell • June 24, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Why universities should fear the worsening student debt crisis
U.S. student loan debt has passed $1.1 trillion, and it's not just a problem for students.
By Davide Savenije • June 21, 2013 -
With Dragas' exit, AAUP changes tone on U. of Virginia's shared governance
The association says the end of Helen Dragas' term as rector of the Board of Visitors is a positive development.
By Roger Riddell • June 21, 2013 -
U. of Colorado regents approve study of school's perceived liberal bias
The survey was approved to determine how diverse the school's political climate really is.
By Roger Riddell • June 21, 2013 -
N.D. Board of Higher Education rejects outgoing chancellor's 'illegal' evaluations
The board described the evaluations as repugnant, offensive and unprofessional.
By Roger Riddell • June 21, 2013 -
American Enterprise Institute announces new Center on Higher Education Reform
The think tank's new arm will focus on reform efforts ranging from poor completion rates to rising tuition and student debt.
By Roger Riddell • June 21, 2013 -
Private foundations will have to fund Kansas school salary boosts
Check out who will be benefiting from those raises.
By Brian Warmoth • June 20, 2013 -
Cantor to depart Syracuse for Rutgers Newark campus
The former University of Illinois chancellor will leave some controversy behind in New York.
By Brian Warmoth • June 20, 2013 -
Misled student wins $13M lawsuit against for-profit college
Jennifer Kerr says she was misled by Vatterott College about not only what their degree could provide, but about what degree program she was even enrolled in.
By Roger Riddell • June 20, 2013 -
13 universities exploring ways to end reliance on ed tech industry
The consortium of 13 universities says, however, that it is not discrediting MOOCs or vendor-supplied tech.
By Roger Riddell • June 20, 2013 -
Deep Dive
MOOCs and mobile: How Georgetown is pioneering the campus of the future
Education Dive spoke with CIO Lisa Davis about how Georgetown is experimenting with new, potentially disruptive technologies.
By Davide Savenije • June 19, 2013 -
Could 'MOOAs' be even more important than 'MOOCs'?
Whether he intends to make MOOAs a reality or not, Dr. Benjamin Ginsberg's plan is a well thought out critique of MOOCs.
By Roger Riddell • June 19, 2013 -
Three university presidents blasted by outgoing N.D. system chancellor
Having one month left in his position didn't stop Chancellor Hamid Shirvani from unloading criticism on three presidents in their annual performance evaluations.
By Roger Riddell • June 19, 2013 -
Are the humanities and social sciences as important as STEM?
A new report from the American Academy of Arts and Sciences says they are just as important for the country's economic future.
By Roger Riddell • June 19, 2013 -
Alleged grade alterations at Purdue result in felony charges
Three students apparently hacked into professors' accounts to change their grades.
By Brian Warmoth • June 18, 2013 -
Are colleges of education an 'industry of mediocrity?'
A new report by the National Council on Teacher Quality and U.S. News & World Report argues that they are.
By Roger Riddell • June 18, 2013
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