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If LSU Cuts Football, Academia Can Panic

Regarding the crisis in American research universities, Louisiana State University System President John V. Lombardi argues that when athletics are on the cutting block, he'll see that as a sign of disaster.

Ken Stier

Education

Despite Bad Marks, For-Profit Colleges Still Passing

While for-profit higher education draws federal ire over student loans and unrealistic promises, the sector still fills an important vocational niche.

Emily Badger

Education

Poor Neighborhoods Mean Fewer High School Grads

Growing up in poor neighborhoods significantly reduces the chances that a child will graduate from high school, sociologists say. Black children fare worst of all.

Melinda Burns

Education

Music Training Enhances Children’s Verbal Intelligence

Canadian researchers report the verbal intelligence of 4- to 6-year-olds rises after only one month of musical training.

Tom Jacobs

Education

Innovation Must Get in Line for Academic Funding

In a Q&A session, computer scientist Francine Berman, vice president for research at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, explains how funding decisions made in Washington help or hinder innovation at universities.

Ken Stier

Education

‘Wither’ the Liberal Arts College?

Writer and Oberlin English professor Anne Trubek quizzes Victor E. Ferrall Jr., author of "Liberal Arts on the Brink," about the glum future of the American liberal arts college.

Anne Trubek

Education

Do Principals Know Good Teaching When They See It?

Most principals can’t identify or explain what constitutes good teaching, much less help teachers improve, according to a new book.

Melinda Burns

Education

‘American Teacher’ Argues for Increasing Salaries

"American Teacher" argues the best prescription for the United States' ailing public schools is paying the educators a better salary.

Lewis Beale

Education

Stop Griping About Standardized Tests

Opinion: Standardized, high-stakes testing isn't a panacea for all that ails schools, but it is a good start for finding a cure.

Patrick Mattimore

Education

Teaching Kids to Love Nature (and Buy Less Stuff)

A new book, "The Failure of Environmental Education," says schools are failing to teach kids how to save the planet.

Melinda Burns