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Rigorous and Precise Thinking
Teaching writing and mathematics in the same course leaves Ruth Starkman considering the way humanities and mathematics students approach problems.
Udacity's Credit Path
ACE considers credit recommendations for a batch of Udacity courses.
A Free Semester
Union College in Kentucky typically loses half its freshman class before the second year begins, so its new president has made students a promise: If they stay, work hard, and get involved, they won't see a bill for their last semester before graduation.
Spoiled Children
The more financial support parents provide for college costs, the lower their children's grades, national study finds.
Better Than We Think
Research from University of Washington shows professors to be self-critical about and constantly struggling to improve their teaching.
Paying for Proof
Coursera unveils fee-based, verified courses, which could generate revenue for the company and its university partners.
Opinion
Why Students Gripe About Grades
Professors can change attitudes, but only by thinking about educational values, and not just grading policies, writes Cathy Davidson.
Educator or Historian?
American Historical Association highlights lack of pedagogical preparation in Ph.D. programs.