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If at First You Don't Succeed...
This story about course repeaters in California struck a chord with me. We’re facing a similar question at my own...
The Joy of Teaching in Iraq
Jim Owens taught at community colleges, a state college and a private university before finding the ideal academic post.
Misrepresenting the GAO
The watchdog's updated report on for-profit colleges does not change its conclusions one bit, Senator Tom Harkin writes.
The Punctuation Follies
To distract herself from the onslaught of grading, Maria Shine Stewart contemplates commas, dashes and lesser-known marks.
11 Ed Tech Ideas for 2011
1. For-profit universities will begin to understand that they need to adopt the norms of transparency and the culture of...
I Need a Work Husband
I’ve had some great work husbands in my relatively short career, but they can be hard to find. I’m lucky...
Role Reversal
My son, Ben, as I have mentioned here, is an amazing guitarist and an all-around great person. He plays guitar...
Premature Examination
Students say the darndest things. Just this week, before the official start of the final exam period, I overheard a...