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Does the Fed Control Academic Economics?
The economic collapse of the last year has left many wondering why more economists didn't warn of the looming disaster...
Unexpected Audience
Freshmen at Brown had no idea that anyone other than their academic advisers would be reading what they wrote, but their letters were being evaluated by writing instructors.
Reaching Students, Setting Limits
At political science meeting, professors share ideas about making their classrooms more engaging, and the tradeoffs involved.
(Not) Crossing the Finish Line
New book finds large gaps in graduation rates at flagship universities, raising questions about how rates are measured, standardized tests, "mismatch" critique of affirmative action, community colleges, and more.
New Player in Course Management Software
It's Learning, which has many university clients in Europe, looks to grab a share of the U.S. market by stressing ease of use, individual learning plans.
Think Tank in Vegas
The Brookings Institution and the University of Nevada at Las Vegas announced Tuesday that they would collaborate to bring a...
Pearson Formally Kicks Off Test to Challenge TOEFL
Pearson on Tuesday formally unveiled its new test of English skills for those seeking an education in the United States...