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Politics of Pell for Prisoners
Obama administration confirms its pilot program to offer Pell Grants to some prisoners is coming this Friday, and some Republican opposition is already forming.
Modules for Mastery
Davidson College releases blended learning modules on edX to help high school students and teachers tackle the trickiest questions on Advanced Placement tests.
Many Paths to Diversity
New report by American Council on Education argues many college efforts to attract minority students employ race-neutral strategies that aren't as controversial as those that receive considerable attention.
Opinion
Not Reaching High Enough
Michelle Obama has campaigned to improve the college counseling students receive in high school, but too little progress has been made on providing counselors with the training they need, writes Patrick O’Connor.
In China, No Choice But to Cheat?
At conference on overseas admissions, discussions focus on whether widespread reports about application fraud are leaving those who are honest feeling they have to cheat.
Opinion
Designing a Federal Ratings Tool
With the Education Department rethinking its approach to rating colleges, Tom Allison offers ideas on how best to provide data to prospective students.
Affirmative Action at Risk in Supreme Court Case
Justices will once again consider U of Texas admissions policy. Many experts see a majority of justices as dubious of the consideration of race and ethnicity.
Why 'Vocation' Isn't a Dirty Word
Author of new book on "purposeful graduates" says colleges must talk to students about the importance of creating and living meaningful lives.