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Its a Lie: Education Industry Says College Degree Leads to Social, Economic Privilege
Joe Kellum, who majored in law, knows that those who are sucked into the education dream soon find it turning into a financial nightmare. Because of the expense, he couldn’t pay the $36,000 annual cost of attending the University of Virginia with financial aid and part time work so he took out a loan. His [...]
What Your Child’s Teacher Won’t Tell You
Concerned about your child’s education? Why not get some solutions from the horse’s mouth? Teachers . . . If you listen without judgment and with your child’s best interest in mind, they can tell you a lot. And remember, they are not the enemy. What? You think they went into teaching for the power, fame, [...]
Education Reform: What Works, What Doesn’t and What’s Missing
One of the main issues regarding education reform is the extent of what that really means. In order to understand the full thrust of the problem, one has to understand the playing field first and foremost. The term “No child left behind” is often bandied about by politicians when talking reform. But can that federal [...]
Colleges Have Their Own Best Interest in Mind Not Your Child’s
What exactly does “colleges” mean? Here we’re not talking about faculty or staff but those who make the decisions. They are trustees (board members) and presidents. And this is a problem. Why? Because they do not live lives similar to that of students, faculty, or staff. Most live in comparative luxury looking to better their [...]
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