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The True Cost of College

Ben Drucker — Sun, 10 Oct 2010 16:52:41 +0000

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Americans have become acutely aware of the cost of attending college in the past few years. Tuition had been rising faster than household income even before the recession. Post-recession, income is harder to come by, savings have dwindled, and university endowments, the pool of donations that often fund professorships and scholarships, have shrunk. In a [...]1 No related posts.

Application Intimidation

Ben Donald — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 21:00:40 +0000

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April is an exciting, desperately anticipated month for countless high school seniors across the country who eagerly await the bulky envelope containing that coveted acceptance letter. However, for an unfortunately large percentage of soon-to-be high school graduates, April means the end of their formal education. This phenomenon, perpetuated by financial concerns, past academic failures, and [...]1 No related posts.

A Declaration of Independence

Jake Silberg — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:00:15 +0000

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A Declaration of Independence from CollegeBoard When in the Course of human events it becomes necessary for one people to condemn the academic bonds which have connected them with another and to assume, among the rights of the Earth, the fair and just treatment to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature’s God entitle [...]1 No related posts.

Sleep and Teenagers

Jake Silberg — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 23:00:45 +0000

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For most of us, waking up is unpleasant. The first thing we hear in the morning is a blaring alarm, or the radio turning on, or in many cases, someone walking in and yelling at us that it’s time to get up. With this type of emergence into wakefulness, it is no surprise that most [...]1 No related posts.

A Paperless World

Ben Donald — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 15:00:57 +0000

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“When I was your age and we needed to know something, we looked for it in books…books!” Sorry Mom, but I never have spent hours in the library searching for facts and I doubt I ever will. I strive for efficiency, simplicity, and ease when completing tasks, and luckily for me, a paperless world allows [...]1 No related posts.

The Math Disconnect

Ben Donald — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:00:05 +0000

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Back in elementary school there was a program for the “gifted and talented” math students called Enrichment. We were given the opportunity to proudly tell our teachers, in front of the entire class, “Excuse me, it’s 2:15. I have to go to Enrichment now.” There, we worked on logic matrices or converting the standard, base [...]1 No related posts.

3 High School Discussions That End Right Where They Started

Seth Wolin — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:30:33 +0000

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We’ve all gotten into one of these. The instructor faces the classroom with an enormous life question, and, generally, the result is that, A) a couple long-winded kids ramble for an hour on their own opposing views, B) the answer is left to each individual’s moral opinion, or C) the teacher doubtfully regards the class’s [...]1 No related posts.

What Happened to Reading Books in School?

Ben Drucker — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:00:29 +0000

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In the early years a child spends in school, nothing is emphasized more than his ability to read. Reading ability is frequently the sole determinant of a teacher’s perception of the child’s intelligence. But most importantly, the development of reading skills promotes a wider vocabulary and gives the child the initial taste of formal English [...]1 No related posts.

Race to the Top: the Obama Approach to Educational Reform

Ben Donald — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:00:30 +0000

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Nearly a year in office plagued by the economic collapse and now focused on the fiery debate over health care reform has largely distracted the Obama Administration from focusing on education reform. However, this past week the President spoke in Wisconsin exclusively about the topic, hoping to convey the message that Americans must remain committed to the cause... 1 No related posts.

Christie’s Promises: Relief or Regression?

Seth Wolin — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:00:15 +0000

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On Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009 Republican Chris Christie was elected Governor of New Jersey, beating Democratic incumbent John Corzine by 5.6% of the vote. But Christie’s vague, empty campaign has provided minimal answers as to how the State budget will be balanced. What will New Jersey look like if Christie's few real solutions come to fruition?1 No related posts.