Topic: Washington Monthly

Can Journalism Schools Save The World?

August 15, 2018, Malcolm A. Kline

A pair of writers in The Washington Monthly seem to believe they can.

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Obama’s New Regulation on Students Suing Colleges over Broken Promises Appears to be Vague

November 4, 2016, Spencer Irvine

From the Washington Monthly: The Department of Education recently unveiled the final regulations known as “borrower defense to repayment” in a response to concerns about colleges defrauding students or suddenly closing their doors. These wide-ranging regulations, which…

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40% of College Students are Over the Age of 25

October 7, 2016, Spencer Irvine

Wow…read it for yourself: In today’s rapidly shifting economy, Americans now know that keeping their skills and education fresh is a lifelong imperative. The proportion of “adult learners” has exploded in recent years, and students…

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Should We Hold Off on Online and Blended Learning?

May 5, 2016, Spencer Irvine

It is a good question to ask as some people are worried that this new trend may not lead to good educational outcomes. Photo by The Open University (OU)

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What Education Reports Think of Safe Spaces

November 27, 2015, Spencer Irvine

Check out this piece in the Washington Monthly.

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Alternative to the U.S. News College Rankings: Best Bang for Your Buck

August 29, 2015, Spencer Irvine

A welcome alternative to the U.S. News college rankings. If you’re looking for an alternative to the U. S. News rankings of colleges, the Washington Monthly offers one. The U. S. News rankings generally focus…

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Adjunct Professors on Welfare

April 19, 2015, Spencer Irvine

Apparently, there are adjunct professors on welfare. More from the Washington Monthly: “This is not really true. It turns out, according to a piece at Slate, that a lot of America’s adjunct professors are actually…

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