Education: The life and times of the elite students
Born in Honk Kong, studied at Yale, then Cambridge – a little elitist, are we? I studied at Yale and Cambridge University. The elite colleges offered me secret societies, maids,…
Health’ish: AAP says children under 10 should not walk along streets on their own
Pediatricians say children under 10 should not be allowed to walk on streets/sidewalks - for safety.
Education: $250,000 education loan for degree in violin, paid by taxpayers
Guy with a degree in violin, gets $250,000 in education loans paid for by taxpayers, plans to now travel to India study "meditation".
Education: Unemployment and underemployment by college major
Unemployment and underemployment by college major.
Education: 62% of Univ of Vermont students are female
62% Female, 38% Male. Nationally, the ratio is near 60% female, 40% male. No one knows why: How gender disparities are affecting men (msn.com) The disparity has been in place…
Education: College costs, over time
About one-third of 4-year college students attend private colleges. Average cost of tuition is now over $56,000 per year. Add about $20,000 more for housing and food. The highest priced…
Education: Would you pay about 1/2 million dollars for a BA degree?
Many elite private schools already costs $250,000 to $300,000 for 4 years. How about paying near $1/2 million for a BA in English lit?
Public health: Sounds like a public health success story
It may have ruined kids' education but at least it didn't stop the spread of Covid!
Demographics, Education: Utah introduces 3-year Bachelor degrees
First U.S. state to adopt a 3-year Bachelor degree program, which is common in much of the world.
Demographics, Education: The Future of U.S. Higher Education
Colleges and universities will be shrinking in the future. We already produce more college grads than we use in the job market.