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The Rise of the Privileged Poor
“Making it” isn't the same as it used to be, so what exactly does “faking it” accomplish?
News
Why We Should Stop Obsessing Over Which College Majors Make Us Rich
We get it, English majors are poor. But instead of following the money, shouldn't we be asking why our culture undervalues arts and humanities?
Education
A World Without English Majors? Why Colleges Should Tell Students About Job Prospects Before They Commit
The U.K. wants to require schools to disclose employment data by college major.
Culture
The Unholy Trinity: Let's Get Over "Awesome," "Amazing," and "Ridiculous"
It's time to rein in three words we use entirely too much.
Education
Kindergarten Teachers Say Students Are Behind on Day One
The majority of teachers say students don't know the alphabet coming in to kindergarten.
Culture
Confession: I Didn't Always Wash After Peeing; Now I Will
Let's settle one of man's greatest debates: You really should be washing your hands after you pee.
Education
When Will the Bubble Burst? Student Loan Debt Swells 511 Percent
Remember the housing bubble? If the student loan bubble pops, the fallout could be even worse.
Culture
You Won't Attract Women with Cellphone Pictures of Your Penis
With yet another public figure involved in a penis-pic scandal, it's time to say enough with the unsolicited cellphone crotch shots.
Education
Ivy League Fooled: How America's Top Colleges Avoid Real Diversity
Each year the nation's top colleges trumpet their ever-growing populations of minority students. But "minority" may not mean what you think it does.
Education
Did a Harvard Economics Class Cause the Financial Crisis?
Some students say a prominent professor's bias drove the creation of policies that foster economic inequality.
News
The Top Five Things Occupy Wall Street Protesters Want (and How They Can Get Them)
Some people have said they don't know what Occupy Wall Street wants. We've found the answer.
Technology
Forget WiFi, Connect to the Internet Through Lightbulbs
What if we can use light instead of fiberoptics to surf the internet?
Culture
Vintage Racism: The "We Don't Want Trouble" Defense Makes a Comeback
Want proof that "post-racial America" is a myth? Look no further than a timeworn racist excuse.
News
Rick Santorum Says College is 'Indoctrination'; We Say It's Necessary
Rick Santorum's way of thinking about education is both outdated and dangerous.
Education
Was This Professor Fired for Requiring Students to Think?
A Utah professor used the Socratic method in his college classroom. Now he's out of job.
Education
Interactive Infographic: Trends in Higher Education
Find out which degree fields have gained in popularity and which have declined over the course of ten years.
Education
Could Apprenticeships Replace College Degrees?
Paid on-the-job training and academics—what's not to love?
Education
Who's On Top? Color-Coded Maps Rank States' Education Performance
A new report from the Department of Education puts all the latest educational data at your fingertips.
