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10 education journalists on Twitter you need to follow
Want to keep up with breaking education news from the people who write about it? Check out these Twitter accounts.
By Davide Savenije • April 9, 2013 -
Did students do their reading? CourseSmart knows
CourseSmart Analytics gives teachers the data to know just how much time students are spending with the course material.
By Davide Savenije • April 9, 2013 -
Trendline
Mental Health and Wellness
This Trendline examines how colleges can address rising mental health concerns and support at-risk groups, such as transgender students and college athletes.
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Elsevier buys social education network Mendeley for $69M-$100M
The research and data tracking company will bring its 2.3 million user platform to the educational publishing giant.
By Davide Savenije • April 9, 2013 -
U. of Houston sit-in ends as teaching fellows are promised $1M
The sit-in, held in the reception area of the chancellor's office, began last Wednesday.
By Roger Riddell • April 9, 2013 -
College Board report rethinks Pell Grants
One pathway would support students 24 and under while the other would be focused on adult learners.
By Roger Riddell • April 9, 2013 -
Iowa Senate rejects two Board of Regents nominees
Heated debates on gay rights and academic freedom preceded the vote.
By Roger Riddell • April 9, 2013 -
Colo. House shoots down 4-year degrees at community colleges
A bill proposing four-year degrees at Colorado's community colleges received heavy opposition from the state's four-year universities.
By Roger Riddell • April 9, 2013 -
Study: New rules to slash number of Florida Bright Futures scholarships
The rules would require incoming students to have higher ACT and SAT scores to receive the award.
By Roger Riddell • April 8, 2013 -
Rutgers will hire investigator to look into basketball scandal
The university will investigate its handling of the scandal amid allegations it suppressed the athletic director's move to fire men's basketball coach Mike Rice.
By Davide Savenije • April 8, 2013 -
After 7-year surge, Chinese applications to U.S. grad schools drop
After seven years of double-digit increases, the president of the Council of Graduate Schools called the decrease "disturbing."
By Roger Riddell • April 8, 2013 -
Princeton professor to lead New America Foundation
Anne-Marie Slaughter will serve as the nonpartisan public policy organization's new president.
By Roger Riddell • April 8, 2013 -
What are the financial costs of the Rutgers scandal?
Labor attorneys, legislators and athletic boosters say the school could feel the hit to its wallet and reputation for years to come.
By Roger Riddell • April 7, 2013 -
Student body pres. to veto GLBT funding opt-out at Texas A&M
A controversial bill seeking to defund the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgendered Resource Center seems to have met its demise.
By Davide Savenije • April 5, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Why MOOCs won't lead to empty classrooms
Dive Insight: Online learning could ultimately give college instructors more time to do what they do best.
By Brian Warmoth • April 5, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Most Read Education News of the Week: Harvard, iPads and Google+
Need a primer on the week's hottest education news topics. We've got you covered!
By Brian Warmoth • April 5, 2013 -
Jindal budget a source of concern for La. higher ed chief
The budget counts on uncertain financing to fund the state's public colleges.
By Roger Riddell • April 5, 2013 -
NYC comptroller wants for-profits to disclose student debt data
Specifically, he's issued a release calling on DeVry and Career Education to do so.
By Roger Riddell • April 5, 2013 -
New edX software would automate essay grading
The idea of a computer grading written answers has many skeptics.
By Roger Riddell • April 5, 2013 -
Cleveland State University administration receives vote of no confidence
The faculty felt they had not played enough of a role in the decision to convert its undergraduate curriculum to mostly three-credit-hour courses.
By Roger Riddell • April 4, 2013 -
Librarians bring tech know-how to Duke's Coursera MOOCs
Duke University's Center for Instructional Technology is leading the effort to deliver learning through new technologies.
By Davide Savenije • April 4, 2013 -
Faculty layoffs spark AAUP condemnation at Southern U. at Baton Rouge
The American Association of University Professors may vote to censure the university.
By Roger Riddell • April 4, 2013 -
Did Rutgers' president know about coach's abuse?
Rutgers president Robert L. Barchi is facing criticism in the wake of the Mike Rice, Jr. basketball scandal.
By Roger Riddell • April 3, 2013 -
University of Montana $16M short heading into next year
Staff and enrollment will both be under the microscope as budget solutions are proposed.
By Brian Warmoth • April 3, 2013 -
Stanford to help edX build non-profit open-source platform
Features of Stanford's Class2Go platform will be integrated into the edX Learning Platform.
By Roger Riddell • April 3, 2013 -
Researcher accused of stealing cancer research for China
Hua Jun Zhao may face up to 15 years in prison for the alleged espionage.
By Roger Riddell • April 3, 2013
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