Are Prison Education Programs Worth It?
Cost-benefit analyses should consider more than dollars and cents.
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MOOCs Are Going to Make College Even More Expensive
Many massive open online courses serve as giant, viral marketing campaigns for universities looking to find even more potential students.
Retail Theater: How College Pricing Is a Lot Like Holiday Store Sales
Those slashed retail prices that fueled your holiday shopping binges might be illusions. We explain why college pricing is similar—but even less transparent.
You Know Who Else Uses Unpaid Interns? Colleges and Universities
Over the past year, unpaid internships in journalism, film, and government have drawn more scrutiny. But some schools—notably, their athletic departments—have sought out unpaid interns, too.
This Year’s Best Reporting on Education
We review some of 2013’s best education-related accountability news.
George Washington University Has for Years Claimed to be Need-Blind—It’s Not
After years of repeatedly claiming to practice “need-blind” admissions, administrators at George Washington University now acknowledge that the school has long given an edge to wealthier students.
Is Alcohol Really to Blame for the Prevalence of Sexual Assault on College Campuses?
Access to alcohol isn't anything new, but access to members of the opposite sex is.
Over Half of Today’s Teenagers Are Virgins
College students are far less sexually active than all of the moralizing makes it seem.
The Recurring Dreams of Marching Band Alums
Why is it that, even years after packing up their instruments, many marching band members experience the same anxiety-inducing nightmares?
Why They’re the Redskins
There's such a thing as going too far, but team mascots are supposed to be offensive.