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Blaming teachers

Stop blaming teachers for America’s education problems, writes Bob Herbert in the New York Times, citing a speech by American Federation of Teachers leader Randi Weingarten. Ms. Weingarten was raising...

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Obama: U.S. needs more college grads

Economic recovery will require more college graduates, said President Obama in a speech today at the University of Texas in Austin, reports the Washington Post. “Lifting graduation rates. Preparing our...

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Does college pay?

On Community College Spotlight:  College still pays for students and for the economy. No, Obama’s international college race makes no sense.

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The lifetime costs of college debt

College graduates tell The Atlantic they’re afraid to buy homes because they can’t handle more debt. That will affect baby boomers trying to sell their homes to the younger generation, writes Walter...

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Can our students compete?

U.S. athletes will go for gold in the Olympics, but U.S. students aren’t competing well in the global arena, argues Michelle Rhee in promoting a new Students First video. The U.S. never has scored well...

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Employers: Grads aren’t prepared for work

Most employers say college graduates aren’t prepared for work, reports a new survey. College students tend to be overconfident about their readiness. “College for all” — or even job training for all —...

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