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FTC: Georgia-based for-profit school did not tell the truth
The all-online Ashworth College settled a case from the Federal Trade Commission that alleged it misrepresented marketing claims.
By Tara García Mathewson • May 28, 2015 -
UNESCO recommends global monitoring system for ed progress
The United Nations organization has come up with a set of measures to track and compare education progress worldwide.
By Tara García Mathewson • May 27, 2015 -
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TrendlineArtificial Intelligence
As AI continues its forward march in education and the workplace, colleges are grapplling with how best to incorporate the emerging technology into admissions, courrsework and elsewhere
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Report urges colleges to ignore high school disciplinary records
The report, by the Center for Community Alternatives, argues considering these records unfairly impact certain student groups.
By Tara García Mathewson • May 27, 2015 -
Deep Dive
No-go: When sanctions stifle scholarly pursuit
Academic research across borders faces hurdles when it comes to Iran, Syria, Sudan, and Cuba.
By Tara García Mathewson • May 26, 2015 -
Chinese university defends faculty accused of espionage
The U.S. Justice Department charged six Chinese nationals with stealing military systems technology.
By Tara García Mathewson • May 26, 2015 -
Report examines Illinois college presidents' posh perks
The state legislative report found excessive benefits for college administrators amid a budget crisis and critiques of high tuition.
By Tara García Mathewson • May 26, 2015 -
Wisconsin lawmakers refuse to disband for-profit regulatory agency
The state legislature's budget committee voted down a proposal by Gov. Scott Walker to kill the agency.
By Tara García Mathewson • May 26, 2015 -
MBAs, Pearson, and MOOCs: The week’s most-read education news
Catch up on Texas' testing contract switch-up, FutureLearn's giant MOOC, and more.
May 22, 2015 -
Ohio ruling finds private college police liable to open records law
The case was brought by a student journalist who argued college police officers were state-certified and therefore in public office.
By Tara García Mathewson • May 22, 2015 -
California considering 3 bills addressing campus sexual assault
The bills would require students to disclose prior sexual assault convictions and mandate the way colleges respond to new allegations.
By Tara García Mathewson • May 22, 2015 -
Financial gap growing in American higher ed
The nation’s wealthiest colleges and universities are growing richer twice as fast as their least endowed peers.
By Tara García Mathewson • May 22, 2015 -
Senate narrows focus on Higher Ed Act reauthorization
Working groups will focus on accountability, accreditation, affordability and financial aid, and campus sexual assault and safety.
By Tara García Mathewson • May 22, 2015 -
Sanders introduces free college legislation
The Vermont senator and presidential contender is pushing to make four-year public college free via a tax on Wall Street.
By Tara García Mathewson • May 21, 2015 -
Higher ed student evaluations likely here to stay
Faculty, especially adjuncts, fear the use of the performance measures in promotion and employment decisions.
By Tara García Mathewson • May 21, 2015 -
Pell Grants may return for inmates
The U.S. Department of Education is expected to issue a waiver requalifying certain adult prisoners for the funding.
By Tara García Mathewson • May 21, 2015 -
CU Boulder makes faculty research public
The Colorado institution joins Harvard and other institutions in opening access to published work globally.
By Tara García Mathewson • May 20, 2015 -
Pakistan’s Axact allegedly rakes in millions with massive diploma mill
The New York Times says the company duped mostly U.S. and Arabian students into paying thousands each for fake degrees.
By Tara García Mathewson • May 19, 2015 -
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Competency assessments give more accurate & effective measurements for student performance at NYCC with the help of ExamSoft’s electronic rubrics platform.
By Karen Bobak, DC, EdD, Dean of Chiropractic Education at New York Chiropractic College • May 19, 2015 -
In-state tuition to stay flat in California
The University of California system now supports Gov. Jerry Brown's proposed tuition freeze, which will be accompanied by funding increases.
By Tara García Mathewson • May 18, 2015 -
Tuition balloons amid deflating higher ed funding in New Jersey
A new report highlights surging student debt following changes in state spending over the last decade.
By Tara García Mathewson • May 15, 2015 -
Navient could be cleared of student loan wrongdoing
The student loan servicer has been under investigation by the U.S. Department of Education for allegedly cheating soldiers and veterans of benefits.
By Tara García Mathewson • May 15, 2015 -
CFPB to keep closer eye on loan servicers
The consumer watchdog agency announced Thursday it will expand monitoring to protect student borrowers.
By Tara García Mathewson • May 15, 2015 -
Federal student loan interest rates to fall
Stafford loans and parent Plus loans will all see reductions for the 2015-16 school year.
By Tara García Mathewson • May 14, 2015 -
Small for-profit Brookstone to close over gainful employment rule
Night classes were abruptly halted, with day classes set to continue through next week.
By Tara García Mathewson • May 14, 2015 -
Traditional colleges team up with for-profits
The unlikely allies are working together to lobby congressional leaders away from additional regulation.
By Tara García Mathewson • May 13, 2015
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