| The Telling Numbers That For-Profit Colleges Can't Defend |
The for-profit higher education industry was the target of a bruising report issued last week. Based on a two-year effort, the report detailed high rates of loan default, aggressive recruiting, higher than average tuition, low retention rates, and little job placement assistance. It was spearheaded by Sen. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, a longtime critic of the industry. (ProPublica has written a number of pieces looking more closely at the explosive growth sector, including questionable recruiting and marketing.)
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| 9 educational iPhone, iPad apps for preschoolers |
 Understandably, not every parent is comfortable with the idea of very young children using apps on the iPhone or iPad. But if you're ready to take the leap, here are some solid, educational options for the 6-and-under club.
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| Education Lengthens Life Expectancy |
According to a new study published in the August issue of the journal Health Affairs, people in the United States with less than a high school education have life expectancies comparable to adults in the 1950s and 1960s. S...
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| Most STEM Degrees to Latinos Granted by Schools in Six States |
Of the top higher education institutions that have granted the most STEM degrees to Latino graduates in the 2009-2010 school year, more than half are concentrated in just six states, according to a new report. (RELATED GALLERY: Photos of the top U.S.-based institutions in the report)The report by Excelencia in education, a nonprofit organization advocating Latino educational success, featured an analysis of institutions awarding certificates or degrees to Latino students in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields. ...
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| Most STEM Degrees to Latinos Granted From Schools in 6 States |
Of the top higher education institutions that have granted the most STEM degrees to Latino graduates in the 2009-2010 school year, more than half are concentrated in just six states, according to a new report. (RELATED GALLERY: Photos of the top U.S.-based institutions in the report)The report by Excelencia in education, a nonprofit organization advocating Latino educational success, featured an analysis of institutions awarding certificates or degrees to Latino students in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields. ...
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| Bernanke does not comment on outlook in speech to educators |
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said on Tuesday that a population that better understands financial concepts will help the nation withstand financial shocks. "Consumers who make informed decisions about financial products and services not only serve their own best interests, but collectively, help promote broader economic activity," he said in prepared remarks to a town hall meeting at the Fed on financial education. Bernanke did not comment on the outlook for monetary policy or the economy in prepared text. ...
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| Study: Immigrants Making Modest Gains in Higher Education |
While undergraduate attainment rates for immigrant and second-generation populations have increased steadily, these groups still lag behind the overall U.S. population when it comes to higher education, a new study has found.
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| New form clarifies financial aid info for collegians |
Most college students these days need some financial help to pay for their education. Faced with soaring tuition costs, it's important for students and their families to compare financial aid packages from different schools.
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| Seven Cameroon Olympic athletes go missing |
Seven Cameroon athletes have disappeared while in Britain for the London Olympics, the Ministry of Sports and Physical education said on Monday evening.
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| Immigrants Making Gains in Higher Education But Still Lag Behind Overall Population |
While undergraduate attainment rates for immigrant and second-generation populations have increased steadily, these groups still lag behind the overall U.S. population when it comes to higher education, a new study has found.
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