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Textbooks are getting cheaper for the first time in two decades
A 19-year trend of rising textbook prices reversed itself more than two years ago and shows no signs of returning, according to a renowned economist’s review of new government data and a textbook price-comparison website’s purchasing data.
No, Half of Young Americans Don’t Believe College Is Unnecessary
Headlines about a recent survey of millennials about college and student debt suggest many rethink getting a degree. We explore the actual numbers.
UMich stands by Trump fundraising megadonor despite alumni demands
University of Michigan alumni called on the school to condemn one of its largest donors for hosting a fundraiser for President Donald Trump.
How to create a ripple effect from your sustainability team
The book highlights the Green Wisdom shared by the Sustainability Team leaders from some of the most innovative brands — how their teams originated, how they embed their work into the corporate business model, how they re-inspire members when momentum decreases, and the best practices they use to promote team unity.
In fighting deep fakes, mice may be great listeners
There may be a new weapon in the war against misinformation: mice.
The Search for a Moderate Solution to Debt Relief
The student debt relief plans from Democratic presidential contenders Kamala Harris and Pete Buttigieg offer targeted loan forgiveness, drawing contrast with Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren.
Legal vindication does not end the problems for Turkey’s ‘Academics for Peace’
Those fired and imprisoned for signing a 2016 statement condemning Turkish military action still have a long struggle ahead
‘Nudging’ students to college matriculation
While cell phones in the classroom can detract from student learning, one school program is taking advantage of the fact that a generation of digital natives can’t stay off their phones.
Amazon Echo devices made by Chinese teens ‘working through night’ – reports
Amazon has pledged to investigate allegations that hundreds of teenagers are working illegal hours at a Chinese factory producing its Echo devices.
