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The only detailed education proposal Donald Trump provided during his campaign would cost states $110 billion

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Donald Trump was elected 45th President of the United States of America early Wednesday morning, in what is being called one of the most stunning upsets in political history. While education policy was largely a second-tier issue during his campaign, he did unveil one detailed proposal for his education agenda in September, pledging to immediately […]

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The elementary school that correctly predicted presidential elections for 48 years was wrong for the first time ever

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For the first time in the 48 years it’s been conducting mock elections, Benjamin Franklin Elementary School’s presidential prediction was wrong. Students chose Hillary Clinton as the 45th president, with 52% of votes compared to 43% for Donald Trump. Perhaps students shouldn’t fret too much over breaking their nearly five-decade streak. The results of the […]

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A New York elementary school has correctly predicted every presidential election since Nixon — here’s who won this year

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Voters across the nation have begun to cast their ballots in the 2016 presidential election. Students at Benjamin Franklin Elementary School already think they have a pretty good handle on who the winner will be. That’s because for the past 48 years, they have correctly predicted the winner of every presidential election, CBS News reported. […]

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The 50 best law schools in America

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While it can be tough to get into elite law schools, the real challenge happens post-graduation: securing a good job. Law-school enrollment remains high — 39,984 students graduated in the class of 2015 — but the prestigious degree no longer holds the same clout that it once did, and an oversaturation of lawyers has left […]

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Former Ivy League admissions directors say it’s harder than ever to get into elite schools — here’s why

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College admissions season is upon us, reinvigorating conversations about what it takes to get accepted into top schools around the nation. The impressive strength of the applicant pool has been apparent over the past few years. Business Insider, for example, profiled impressive students for the class of 2020, some of whom gained acceptance to all […]

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The 30 best college towns in America

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When deciding where to go to college, location can matter just as much as academics. Factors like safety, job opportunities, and cultural vibrancy can elevate — or detract from — the college experience. Niche, a company that researches and compiles information on cities, recently named the best college towns in America, focusing on the overall […]

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Federal jury finds Rolling Stone responsible for defamation over debunked story about rape

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A federal court jury found that Rolling Stone defamed former University of Virginia (UVA) administrator Nicole Eramo in a story about sexual assault on campus. The jury ruled that Rolling Stone journalist Sabrina Rubin Erdely was responsible for defamation with actual malice, and that both the magazine and publisher were also responsible for defamation, according […]

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The 21 lowest-paying college majors

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Salary potential isn’t necessarily the most important consideration to make when deciding on a college major — but it’s certainly important to think about when you’re pondering your future, especially considering the rising cost of a college education. To find the majors that are least likely to pay you back (at least in a financial […]

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Here’s how to figure out whether to take the GMAT or GRE when applying to B school

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Business school admissions are extremely competitive, with schools looking for the right mix of experience, undergraduate grades, and, of course, GMAT test scores. Recently, however, business schools have started to accept GRE scores for admissions, further confusing an already-fraught process. To figure out whether business school applicants should take the GMAT or GRE, Business Insider […]

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A college adviser explains the trick to nailing a particularly hard type of admissions essay

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The White House issued a presidential proclamation on Friday deeming November National College Application Month. As students work to finish their applications, many will struggle with how to approach their essay topics. Enter Stacey Brook, the founder and CEO of College Essay Advisors, with 10 years of experience answering questions about college admission essays. Brook […]

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The woman sexually assaulted by ex-Stanford swimmer Brock Turner was just named a woman of the year by Glamour

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Glamour magazine named “Emily Doe” one of their 2016 women of the year. Doe, who has chosen to remain anonymous, was sexually assaulted while unconscious by former Stanford swimmer Brock Turner in 2015. The court case garnered intense public scrutiny as Turner was found by two graduate students who saw the incident occurring behind a […]

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The 50 most elite boarding schools in America

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Attending an elite boarding school sets students up for lifelong success. It can open doors to prominent colleges, place students in a powerful alumni network, provide a top-notch education, and create lifelong friends. Prestige is derived from more than just strong academics, though, so to determine the most elite boarding schools in America, we looked […]

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A former Ivy League admissions interviewer says getting rejected from college should feel like being turned down on a dating app

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Many elite colleges enlist the help of alumni volunteers to conduct interviews with prospective students to supplement their admission process. The interviews are meant to give the admissions committee more insight into applicants. But one interviewer, Ben Orlin, wrote an op-ed in the Los Angeles Times last October explaining why after one year as an […]

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How to Make a Fruit Platter… (Video)

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A fruit platter is typically made in a pretty specific way. Learn how to make your own fruit platter with help from a registered dietician in this free video clip… Healthy Recipes : How to Make a Fruit Platter… Expert: Lisa DeFazio Contact: www.lisadefazio.com Bio: Lisa DeFazio is a registered dietitian with a master’s degree […]

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More details of Baylor’s ‘horrifying and painful’ sexual-assault scandal have emerged

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Five months after Baylor University released the findings of an independent investigation into its handling of accusations of sexual assault, interviews the Wall Street Journal conducted with members of the school’s board of regents uncovered more details. Seventeen women have reported sexual or domestic assault involving 19 football players since 2011. One regent referred to […]

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Colleges are paying as little as 50 cents per student to gain personal information for admissions decisions

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Just as companies pay for consumer data to make informed decisions, it turns out, colleges and universities do the same, according to a report by non-partisan think tank New America. The report, called “The Promise and Peril of Predictive Analytics in Higher Education,” detailed the ways in which colleges pay for student data. For less […]

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College admissions teams are ranking students on a 0-10 scale based on factors they can’t control

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Standardized test scores, grade point averages, and teacher recommendations are well-known components of college applications. But schools use other less-discussed factors in admissions decisions as well: where and to whom you were born. Students’ demographic information is used for “predictive analytics,” a little-known x-factor that colleges often use for enrollment management. The process pulls a […]

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Majors that don’t typically pay well made a significant salary jump this year

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With the value of college continually coming into question, the National Association of Colleges and Employers conducts an annual survey which tracks the first place American college students work after they graduate. Traditional liberal arts majors saw the biggest jump of all bachelor’s degree graduates in starting salary for 2015. Language majors saw the biggest […]

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An education startup figured out how to teach 2nd graders about Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump

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Given all the craziness swirling in this year’s presidential election, a teacher’s first reaction might be to shield their students from the horse race. Matt Gross would like them to ignore that impulse. Gross, the founder and CEO of the 3-year-old education startup Newsela, has developed a reading platform that lets teachers assign articles for […]

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The 24 best universities in the world

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US News & World Report has released its third annual rankings of the Best Global Universities. Drawing on factors such as breadth of research, global reputation, and the number of books and publications released each year, the list ranks the 1,000 best schools in the world. The ranking features familiar faces at the head of […]

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It’s going to be nearly impossible for Hillary Clinton to offer debt-free college without adding ‘a penny’ to the national debt

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Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump faced off in their third and final presidential debate Wednesday night. During the 90-minute debate, Clinton touted her debt-free college plan. “I want to make college debt-free and for families making less than a hundred twenty five thousand dollars,” Clinton said. “You will not get a tuition bill from a […]

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The New York Times editorial board just put the for-profit college industry and Congress on notice

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The New York Times editorial board published a blunt condemnation of the role that both college accreditors and Congress have played in allowing subpar schools to hurt students and shoulder taxpayers with the burden of repaying defrauded students’ loans. Accreditation agencies are essentially gatekeepers of federal dollars. They review courses and programs to ensure a […]

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These are the smartest colleges in the Midwest

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We recently ranked the 50 smartest colleges in Americabased on average standardized test scores. Jonathan Wai, a Duke University Talent Identification Program research scientist, created the ranking exclusively for Business Insider using the schools’ average SAT and ACT scores. (ACT scores were converted to the SAT scale for the purposes of this analysis). While these […]

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Amazon will now help computer science students find internships at a bunch of companies (AMZN)

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Amazon on Wednesday announced that it had expanded its AWS Educate program to provide an internship job board. Students who sign up and complete the AWS Educate coursework will get access to internship opportunities beyond those available at Amazon. Other companies recruiting include Cloudnexa, Instructure, Salesforce, Splunk, and Udacity. Specifically, AWS Educate is an online […]