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Open Access and Interventionism
White House solicitation about the government's role in making federally funded research available to the public rekindles debate over open access.
Diverse Questions About AP
Report says black, Native American and Hispanic students aren't taking AP classes they could succeed in, but are failing the exams they do take at a higher rate.
'Behind Closed Doors'
Author gets inside look at IRBs, and offers perspectives on how they operate, and how researchers can improve their chances of a smooth review.
'Between Citizens and the State'
New book sheds light on higher education's complicated history with the federal government.
Teaching Teachers
University of Michigan program aims to set national standards for rookie educators.
Big Data's Arrival
An ambitious research project is proving the payoffs of predictive analytics in higher ed, and early findings overturn conventional wisdom about student success.
Social Justice Revival
As liberal arts colleges reconnect with their activist roots, new programs take hold.
An Academic Expletive
It starts with "ass" -- but get your head out of the gutter; it's not what you think. Still, some deans suggest avoiding the word around professors.