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.
Demographics, Education: 1 in 3 companies are removing college degree requirements for jobs
The use of a college degree to filter out large numbers of job applicants is no longer necessary.
Education: College majors with best return on investment
Which are best and which are worse, for monetary return on investment?
Education: Biggest factor in post grad employment is choice of degree and internships
About half of college grads now work in jobs that only require a high school diploma.
Climate: Portland schools blame ClimateCrisis
A winter storm left several schools damaged due to flooding from burst pipes caused by freezing temperatures. Two of the schools will be closed for a long time as repairs…