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U. of California Catches Up on Accountability
Prodded by new president, university system -- which has shunned national assessment effort -- prepares to adopt broad public data reporting.
Dramatic Challenge to SAT and ACT
Panel convened by admissions group finds that many colleges could and should operate without standardized testing.
Newly Tenured ... at North Central, SUNY Albany, Valparaiso
The following individuals have recently been awarded tenure by their colleges: North Central College (Ill.) Nancy Keiser, education Steve Macek...
For Florida Community Colleges, Who Should Pay?
Officials debate whether proposal to allow local taxes will provide needed funds or just favor wealthier districts while letting the state off the hook.
Sharing Your Notes Online -- and Getting Paid for It
A new Web site brings social networking and ad revenues to the traditional note-taking service, but the model could raise copyright issues.
Rethinking Student Aid, Radically
College Board panel calls for consolidating college tax breaks and grant programs, creating college savings accounts for the needy, and (most controversially) ending interest subsidies on student loans.
Guidance or Spin on Affirmative Action Rulings?
Education Department cautions colleges on what they must do to justify considering race in admissions decisions -- and some accuse department of try to discourage diversity efforts.