Could 5, 50 or even 200 new colleges help save higher ed from freefall?
Despite falling enrollments, the higher education landscape has remained largely unchanged for the past half-century. Read more
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New K-12 standards bear similarity to higher ed claims that math is racist
The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) recently published its second version of “Minnesota K–12 Academic Standards in Mathematics.” Read more
$73 Million Awarded in Duplicate Stimulus Grants
The awards were corrected, but the Education Department watchdog says more needs to be done to prevent future mistakes. Read more
The top 100 universities in the world ranked by real impact
Minerva beats out several traditional powers, while a few unexpected institutions rise in other categories. Read more
Universities pay for LGBTQ+ inclusive ranking to make money as they raise tuition
Campus Pride Index (CPI) is the “benchmark tool” for LGBTQ+ students to determine which colleges are going to be most inclusive and LGBTQ+ friendly. Read more
Former Ed Secretary Betsy DeVos: ‘I don’t think the Department of Education should exist’
“I don’t think the Department of Education should exist.” That according to former U.S. Department of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, who served under President Donald Trump from 2017 through January 2021. Read more
Offer rate for A-level students applying to top universities falls to 55%
The offer rate for A-level students applying to leading universities has dropped significantly, with medicine and dentistry courses even harder to get on to than in previous years, according to data from the Ucas admissions service. Read more
How a new research alliance is laser focused on Hispanic student success
Alliance of Hispanic Serving Research Universities will advance social mobility and economic opportunities for Latino communities. Read more
An optional LSAT?
The leading law school accreditor has proposed eliminating the standardized test requirement for admissions. Proponents argue it would increase diversity, but detractors fear a loss of accountability Read more
Oberlin learns a $31 million lesson for falsely accusing a local family business of racism
On March 31, 2022, an Ohio Appeals Court upheld a lower court verdict against Oberlin College awarding $31.2 million to a local bakery on the grounds that, among other things, the College and its Dean of Students defamed the business. Read more
