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Education Archive

Archives for June 2015

Technology
Apple Adds New Features to iTunes UApple Adds New Features to iTunes U
Technology

The upgrade will help teachers communicate with students, handle homework and incorporate educational apps.

By Dawn Chmielewski
Politics
Bobby Jindal just announced his presidential run. Here’s where he stands on the issues.Bobby Jindal just announced his presidential run. Here’s where he stands on the issues.
Politics

Louisiana governor Bobby Jindal just announced his presidential campaign. Here’s where Jindal stands on the issues.

By Tez Clark
Politics
Pre-K seems bipartisan now — but it won’t lastPre-K seems bipartisan now — but it won’t last
Politics

There’s a deep ideological divide between Republicans and Democrats over what role the federal government ought to play in early childhood education.

By Libby Nelson
Explainers
Teaching women to avoid rape works, but it’s controversialTeaching women to avoid rape works, but it’s controversial
Explainers

A promising approach to preventing sexual assault on campus has a big caveat

By Libby Nelson
Education
Research is great. Donating money to super-rich colleges like Harvard is still dumb.Research is great. Donating money to super-rich colleges like Harvard is still dumb.
Education

John Paulson’s $400 million donation is still a waste.

By Dylan Matthews
The Jeb Bush formula: How the staunch conservative learned to talk moderate — and win
Politics

In 1994, Bush was “the Ted Cruz of gubernatorial candidates,” and he lost. Here’s how he changed his approach.

By Andrew Prokop
Explainers
Elizabeth Warren’s new plan for debt-free college, explainedElizabeth Warren’s new plan for debt-free college, explained
Explainers

“Every kid needs a debt-free option — a strong public university where it’s possible to get a great education without taking on loads of debt.”

By Libby Nelson
Technology
iPad Gaming Company Osmo Nabs Google Artificial Intelligence Manager as COOiPad Gaming Company Osmo Nabs Google Artificial Intelligence Manager as COO
Technology

Srikanth Rajagopalan, the product manager for machine intelligence at Google, is joining the educational gaming startup.

By Eric Johnson and Mark Bergen
Explainers
Why the federal government is forgiving millions of dollars of student loans, explainedWhy the federal government is forgiving millions of dollars of student loans, explained
Explainers

Students at now-bankrupt Corinthian Colleges could get their loans forgiven.

By Libby Nelson
Politics
A New York Times op-ed says you should default on student loans. That’s a terrible idea.A New York Times op-ed says you should default on student loans. That’s a terrible idea.
Politics

The Education Department can make your life miserable.

By Libby Nelson
Science
This is the best letter of recommendation everThis is the best letter of recommendation ever
Science

“Mr. Nash is nineteen years old and is graduating from Carnegie Tech in June. He is a mathematical genius.”

By Dylan Matthews
Politics
The liberal professor “afraid of his students” is missing the real threat to free speechThe liberal professor “afraid of his students” is missing the real threat to free speech
Politics

The real issue behind the explosive debate over political correctness on campus.

By Amanda Taub
Politics
What Rick Perry thinks about the issuesWhat Rick Perry thinks about the issues
Politics

He’s proposed eliminating so many federal agencies that he couldn’t remember them all.

By Andrew Prokop and Tez Clark
Life
Malcolm Gladwell mercilessly mocks John Paulson’s obscene $400 million gift to HarvardMalcolm Gladwell mercilessly mocks John Paulson’s obscene $400 million gift to Harvard
Life

“Paulson to Harvard: is there a way to give back without actually giving anything back?”

By Dylan Matthews
Life
For the love of God, rich people, stop giving Harvard moneyFor the love of God, rich people, stop giving Harvard money
Life

Please give it to literally anyone else.

By Dylan Matthews