Textbook merger could create more problems than just higher prices

A proposed merger between two of America's largest textbook companies could lead to problems that go well beyond price hikes, a scholar on textbooks and digital learning warns.

Why America Needs An Education Imperative

Education is the single most important issue determining our democracy’s future. If we continue to get it wrong, we’re headed for collapse. We desperately need an Education Imperative to save the American Dream

What does it take to get into college? Here’s a snapshot.

How should college admissions be determined? On the eve of the sentencing of the first parent in the Varsity Blues cheating scandal, here is a look at recent data revealing what admissions officers say matters most.

As Students Head to College this Fall, They’re Really Headed to Career

Post-secondary education is a huge investment of time and money. How can we make sure education consumers are getting the returns that matter most to them?

Sparger & Jarrat: Colleges and Employers Are Not Communicating About the Skills Students Have — or Need. How They Can Bridge This Gap

Technical skills are in high demand. So are human skills like communication, creative thinking and problem-solving. Colleges must encourage employers to better articulate which technical and human skills they desire

What’s The Best Way For You To Save For Education?

What are the best ways for parents to save money for their children's education?

How College Loans Strain Families, Not Just Students

A new book looks at how the struggle to pay for college has transformed the experience of the American middle class.

How To Get A Job After College

How students can grab that first job after graduating college

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