Ron Vara seems to exist only in the books of Peter Navarro; choosing textbooks has gotten a lot more complicated; and more.
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Colleges are wrestling with a host of issues as they seek to lower costs and widen access, allow professors to choose their own classroom materials, and maintain quality. (PREMIUM)
Pirate libraries hurt publishing companies, but aid cash-strapped students, by giving away online books free. The sites see the effort as a way to make knowledge a public good. (PREMIUM)
As the world becomes more digital, colleges must wrestle with what that means for their students. Here’s the intelligence and foresight you need to navigate the transformation of college and the workplace.
A survey conducted by the Association of American Universities found that more undergraduates reported knowing the definition of sexual assault and where to get help, compared with the group’s 2015 study. (PREMIUM)
The College Affordability Act, which aims to restore spending on public institutions and lower the cost of attending, doesn’t pack the same punch as proposals from some progressive candidates for president.
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