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Perceptions of elitism
I like to think that I’m committed to educational opportunity and equality. That everybody should have a real chance at pursuing life goals with as few barriers as possible. I like to think th… more →
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College Attendance a Must
shearwatereducation wrote 2 weeks ago: High school graduation season is upon us. An exciting time, we should applaud students and celebrate … more →
Looking beyond high school
Elisabeth Cutler wrote 3 weeks ago: Education Week released it’s annual Diploma’s Count report this week, which contains ton … more →
If college seems out of reach, what's the point of homework?
Elisabeth Cutler wrote 1 month ago: A recent study done by researchers at the University of Michigan shows that students as young as 11 … more →
Successful Walkout and Rally 3/31
holaunca wrote 2 months ago: On March 31st around 200 students, faculty, staff, and community members gathered on UNC Asheville … more →
So You Think A College Degree Is Overrated?
jayejfenderson wrote 2 months ago: Given the rising rates of college tuition coupled with the downtrend of the economy, the value of a … more →
Education, the Antidote for Unemployment
shearwatereducation wrote 2 months ago: All across the country people are losing their jobs. The media has paid much attention to the risin … more →
A Local Look at "Increased Cost of a Chance"
shearwatereducation wrote 3 months ago: Today’s St. Louis Post-Dispatch speaks directly to the issues that Kate Zernike discussed in h … more →
The Increased Cost of a Chance
shearwatereducation wrote 3 months ago: What we know: College is important. More and more jobs are requiring college educated employees. Co … more →
Tuesday Schools Round-up - Teacher Performance Pay/Colleges like rich kids/Low grad rates at HBCUs
jamessanna wrote 3 months ago: Photo: Smitten Kitchen Good afternoon (eesh! I need to get this out earlier!), and welcome to Tuesda … more →
UNC Asheville's Week of Action for College Access
holaunca wrote 3 months ago: HOLA and C4CA at UNCA have organized A Week of Action For College Access to protest the statewide b … more →
How Can Our Education System Help Latinos Succeed?
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jayejfenderson wrote 3 months ago: One of the things that we’re focusing on in the documentary First Generation is how different … more →
Pell Grants and the stimulus package
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nhillman wrote 4 months ago: Nick Hillman Indiana University The economic stimulus package is going to pump $15+ billion into the … more →
Roxbury Prep-Preparing Underserved Students for College
Elisabeth Cutler wrote 4 months ago: Roxbury Preparatory Charter School, a public charter middle school in Boston that was founded by Br … more →
Education Week Presents First Guide to Obama Administration's Education Plan
Natalie wrote 4 months ago: “And we will transform our schools and colleges and universities to meet the demands of a new age. … more →
Hey, Guess What? People Use The Internet!
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jesskry wrote 5 months ago: With my VP recently forwarding the Pew Generations Online 2009 memo, I was asked what my takeaways w … more →
What's the best path? 4 year vs. 2 year colleges
Elisabeth Cutler wrote 5 months ago: Q: Why does Breakthrough emphasize the importance of four year colleges? Should students be encourag … more →
ACT Study: 8th grade achievement is a key predictor of college readiness
Elisabeth Cutler wrote 5 months ago: A new study from ACT, The Forgotten Middle, makes the case that college readiness can be predicted a … more →
Academic rigor - What does it really mean?
Elisabeth Cutler wrote 5 months ago: This research brief – What does it take to prepare students academically for college? - summar … more →
Why don't college-qualified students enroll in college?
Elisabeth Cutler wrote 6 months ago: A new report from the Institute for Higher Education Policy -Promise Lost: College-Qualified Student … more →
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