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The 30 Top Thinkers Under 30: The High School Dropout Who Wants to Create Alternatives to Traditional Education
For the month of April we're profiling the individuals who made our inaugural list of the 30 top thinkers under 30, the young men and women we predict will have a serious impact on the social, political, and economic issues we cover every day here at Pacific Standard.
Ironic Demographics: The Higher Education Bubble
Demographic decline is shrinking the pool of applicants for all but a handful of global superbrands, 80 percent of which are located in the United States.
We All Stand to Lose as Parents Struggle to Repay College Loans for Their Children
New Department of Education data shows rising default rates on federal loans to parents.
Ban the Box: Employing Former Felons Will Improve the Economy and Public Safety
Lawmakers in 10 states and over 50 cities have already enacted Ban the Box policies, eliminating the check-box that asks about an applicant’s criminal record. It's time for Congress to follow suit.
Does Being a Division I Athlete Lower Your Quality of Life?
According to a number of former varsity athletes at Indiana University, it does. But don't panic just yet: The findings are still very preliminary.
The Business of Higher Education: What We Miss by Looking Only at Balance Sheets
The generation of knowledge by professors. The transformative conversations that happen outside of the classroom. The advancements in our understanding of society. How can you put a value on any of these things?
Should We Force Colleges to Disclose How They Allocate Financial Aid?
Universities rarely release the specific criteria behind their aid decisions. Could a little-known regulation help open the black box?
