Demographics, Education: More school closures coming
More school closures announced as the low fertility rate leads to a shrinking youth cohort.
Demographics, Education: Male college enrollees disappearing
College enrollees aged 18-24 are 42% male and 58% female.
Demographics, Education: Fed says college debts play role in housing accessibility
Understanding the Generational Gaps in Homeownership | St. Louis Fed (stlouisfed.org) The % of adults who went to college in the 1970s was vastly smaller than today, hence, fewer “Baby…
Education: “Harvard Finds More Instances of ‘Duplicative Language’ in President’s Work”
It just gets worse at Harvard University.
Education: Harvard University President accused of significant plagiarism in papers and thesis
Harvard University president accused of plagiarism in past papers and her PhD thesis. Serious allegations.
Education: We need to end teaching algebra
It has become fashionable to propose eliminating algebra as a high school grad requirement. Or, be like Oregon, and abolish all requirements!
Education: Group proposes standardization of college “core” courses
Should college "core requirements" be standardized? Some think so.
Demographics, Education: Half of companies eliminating 4-year degree requirement
55% of companies eliminated a 4-year degree requirement in 2023 for some jobs, and 45% will eliminate it in 2024.
Finance: 1 in 4 Americans have debts from last year’s holiday shopping
1 in 4 Americans are paying off debt from last year's holiday spending; 1 in 5 have applied for another credit card so they can spend more this year.