Bryan Caplan Explains Educational Signaling
A Q&A on his new book gives Caplan space to expand on his ideas for how to fix education. On AEI.
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More Privileged Colleges Are More Likely to Disinvite Speakers
Bastions of privilege are the most vocal about opposing privilege, limiting diversity of opinion as students attempt to stop "negative" influences on campus. On Quillette.
When a Teacher Grant Becomes a Loan
Agreeing to teach math or science in low-income schools can get some teachers a grant, but errors in paperwork can make that a loan without notice. On NPR.
Ohio Community Colleges to Offer Four-Year Degrees
Three community colleges will offer a bachelor's degree in response to employer demand. On Community College Daily.
Wait-Listed Crisis in California Could Send Students Out-of-State
Students are surprised at their California "safety schools" are wait-listing more of them, possibly a result of previous years' errors. On Inside Higher Ed.
Opening Minds by Assigning Random Roommates
Duke University's decision not to allow incoming freshmen to pick roommates means meeting different people and hearing new ideas. On City Journal.
For Many, Student Loans Are Too Expensive to Forgive
The cost of student loan forgiveness programs have exploded, and that's a drag on other aid programs in the future. On Five Thirty Eight.
Colleges Aren’t Graduating Enough Skilled Workers for a North Carolina Construction Boom
Demand is high, but students are reluctant to enter technical programs with high job placement rates. On WUNC.
Man Accused of Laundering Almost $2 Million from Appalachian State University
Ho Shin Lee is charged with siphoning off money meant to pay a contractor for a new health sciences building. On WYFF.
Rankings: UNC #2 Public School in Country, NC State #26
A new ranking based on retention, graduation, selectivity, and "community" pushes UNC to be among the best. On Triangle Business Journal.