#780: Financial Aid Letters Don't Reveal Real Cost of College

 Another excellent article from Michelle Singletary of the Washington Post - find it here

#705: College Students Weigh Costs of Online Classes or Pausing Their Education

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#670: Is College Still Worth It?

This Washington Post article recaps the latest economic statistics on the value of college. You may register with WaPo and receive a limited number of articles free each month without being required to subscribe.

#645: The Doctor is In

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#568: Mission U Offers Unique Tuition Plan

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#476: High School Seniors Not College or Career Ready

This article from NPR details our current state of college readiness.

#399: Debit Card Cautions for College Students.

Read this article to learn how to avoid expensive debit card fees.

#357: Six College Courses That Help Land a Job

Click here to read an article from nbcnews.com about 6 courses that will help you land and keep a job, no matter what your major or chosen career.

#346: Alternative to US Colleges Proves Less Expensive

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#341: Textbook Publishers Lose in Supreme Court

In an unusual split among the justices, the Supreme Court ruled that grey market goods which have been sold abroad and then imported back to the US are legal. I haven't taught business law in almost 20 years, but thought this story from NPR was interesting.

#339: Counting on Community College

From CNN's Your Money show - words of wisdom:

#334: Affordable College Education

The White House College Scorecard, click here, allows students to determine affordable college options. Check out the value you receive from a KCTCS education!

#327: MOOCs - The Future of Higher Education

While there will be lots of benefits from MOOCs, it remains to be seen whether they can take the place of credit granting courses and higher eduction degrees. It will be interesting to see how this shift will play out!

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#321: College Degrees Still Worth It

Despite the recent economic downturn, a college degree is still worth the time and money according to this USA Today story.

#207 NPR: Value of College Extends Beyond Paycheck

While a college education has traditionally been touted as the key to economic success, it provides additional benefits for those who avail themselves of the experience.

#167 Re: Post #61: Go Community Colleges!

Dr. Jill Biden continues to be the top cheerleader for the wonderful work that community colleges do for students nationwide. We change lives!

More On Education

Research from Peabody College concludes that performance based pay for teachers by itself doesn't impact test scores significantly.
http://news.vanderbilt.edu/2010/09/teacher-performance-pay/?utm_source=vuhomepage&utm_medium=vuhomeslider&utm_campaign=springer-pay-performance

NBC News Education Nation

NBC's website for this important discussion - clips begin airing Sept. 26
http://www.educationnation.com/

A Call to Action for Public Schools

A link to the Time Magazine Cover Story for 9/23/10

A Call to Action for Public Schools