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Education Archive

Archives for August 2014

Education
Why are student loan default rates still so high?Why are student loan default rates still so high?
Education

The proportion of mortgages, credit card debt and auto loans with late payments is falling. Why are student loans an outlier?

By Libby Nelson
Technology
A Higher Education: Satellite Startup Aims to Inspire Students Through Experiments in SpaceA Higher Education: Satellite Startup Aims to Inspire Students Through Experiments in Space
Technology

Ardusat has already signed up several dozen schools.

By James Temple
Technology
Uber’s Anti-Lyft Playbook, the Best Cancelled Comedy Central Shows and More Morning #MustreadsUber’s Anti-Lyft Playbook, the Best Cancelled Comedy Central Shows and More Morning #Mustreads
Technology

It looks as though Uber took a page from “The Wire” with burner phones, secret credit cards and more dirty tactics.

By Noah Kulwin
Technology
Dropbox Loses High-Profile Design Head SoleioDropbox Loses High-Profile Design Head Soleio
Technology

The one-named exec posted his plans on Facebook, for which he designed the “Like” button.

By Kara Swisher
Technology
Club Penguin Founder Lane Merrifield Raises $4.3 Million for FreshGradeClub Penguin Founder Lane Merrifield Raises $4.3 Million for FreshGrade
Technology
Deeper Learning: A Common Denominator for STEM InitiativesDeeper Learning: A Common Denominator for STEM Initiatives
Technology

Job openings are staying open because there are not enough qualified applicants to fill them.

By Tom Joseph
Technology
Desire2Learn Raises $85 Million to Bring Classrooms Into the 21st CenturyDesire2Learn Raises $85 Million to Bring Classrooms Into the 21st Century
Technology

Say good-bye to chalkboards, paper tests and textbooks.

By Kurt Wagner

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