Another story in The Washington Post, under the title of “Student loans seen as potential ‘next debt bomb’ for U.S. economy,” continues the paper’s practice of ignoring how a Post subsidiary is contributing to the problem.
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Education Reporting Gets Boost
Hard-hitting reporting of higher education has been so abysmal for so long that when newspapers cut back on their coverage of it, readers seldom notice.
Crazy Like a Foxx
At least one congressional representative is not prepared to give higher education a blank check, probably because she worked in it.
Post-Secondary Education
Is the Washington Post’s for-profit educational subsidiary not only carrying the loss-amassing institution but also aggressively recruiting veterans with hype and glory?
Academic Tricks & Treats
Following in the spirit of Halloween, albeit a bit belated, are several academic surprises, courtesy of The Chronicle of Higher Education.
Consensus on Academic Bloat
A man who Accuracy in Academia rarely sees eye-to-eye with nonetheless makes a good point in the October 8, 2010 issue of the Chronicle of Higher Education.
Ivory Tower Power Grab
In what looks like a naked power grab, the Obama Administration is poised to extend its dominion over a higher education establishment that already tilts left.
Student Loan Bubble
For years, America has bought into the idea that college degrees are not only badges of honor but must-have tickets that miraculously open doors for the recipients and practically guarantee lucrative careers.
Washington Post Education Scandal
Consider the situation: the Post, a long-time mouthpiece for the liberal wing of the Democratic Party—a paper that endorsed Obama for president—is appealing to conservatives and is under fire by liberal Democrats in the Obama Administration and on Capitol Hill because of the activities of its for-profit educational subsidiary.
Default U
Student loan default rates are much higher than government data originally suggest, reports Kelly Field for the Chronicle of Higher Education on July 11.