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Harvard-Yale-Princeton or Die Syndrome

Oct 1, 2016
The hushed voice on the playgrounds frequented by the 1 percent can only mean one thing: the competition for admission to elite preschools has begun. For a subset of affluent parents, getting into the right preschool establishes the sort of path dependency that will land their four-year-old to a coveted slot at an elite university.
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Cap and Gown (and Trade): Why the Risks of Badge Pollution are Overstated

Oct 1, 2016
The degree faces unprecedented skepticism as students and policymakers question associated costs, and employers look for better evidence of the discrete skills and competencies that higher education once signaled.
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Death of the university greatly exaggerated, says Michael Crow

Sep 29, 2016
At THE summit, academics and entrepreneurs debate impact of technology on teaching
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Why Free Bootcamps + Inexpensive Bachelor's Degrees Make Sense

Sep 29, 2016
Over the past year or so, the higher education industrial complex has been wringing its hands with concern over the Department of Education's new Educational Quality through Innovation Partnerships initiative. The EQUIP program aims...
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CUNY Partnership with Revature Leads to Free Coding Bootcamps

Sep 29, 2016
The job market is complicated, technology-focused world. Everyone from data analysts to receptionists need to be aware of the latest softwares and platforms in order to keep a company afloat. Unfortunately...
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CSU Students, Alums Finding Jobs With Portfolium - The New Resume

Sep 29, 2016
Think about it: You're about to receive your hard-earned degree, or you've recently joined the ranks of diploma-toting alumni, and are now seeking your first professional position. Your resume is targeted and highlights your...
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CUNY to Train, Hire 2,000 Students in Free Coding Bootcamps

Sep 29, 2016
The City University of New York (CUNY) is bringing industry-aligned coding bootcamps to more than 2,000 CUNY graduates across multiple campuses, for free. Through a strategic partnership with Revature...
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CUNY Partners with Revature to Offer Tuition-Free Coding Bootcamp for Graduates

Sep 27, 2016
Partnership projected to create 2,000+ jobs in New York over the next five years
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Unbundling and Rebundling: The Lasting Impact of Alternative Credentialing...

Sep 27, 2016
As alternative approaches to postsecondary education become more common, the fundamental work of the higher education institution will evolve.
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IF I KNEW THEN... - Jim Deters

Sep 21, 2016
When I was building my first company from a basement, I thought sales was beneath me. I was the president, building the product and devising...
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