When you write a blog, the end of the year seems to require
looking back and looking ahead. Today I’m going to tackle the
former with a sampling of some of the year’s top stories from the
K-12 and higher education beats. I’ll save the latter for early
next week when the final sluggish clouds of 2014 have been swept
away, and a bright new sky awaits us in 2015. (Yes, I’m an
optimist.)
It’s time for my annual roundup of the year’s most popular posts
on The Educated Reporter. Before I get to the list, I wanted to
offer my sincere thanks to everyone who helps keep this blog — I
hope! — lively and informative. This includes the many beat
reporters who contributed guest posts from sessions at EWA
seminars. I’m also appreciative of the education researchers,
analysts and policymakers who served as expert resources
throughout the year.
Latino students who attend Western Nevada College are visiting
schools to promote the benefits of higher education, presenting
themselves as role models for students they hope to see follow in
their footsteps.
On at least one measure of the
White House’s bold plan to rate the nation’s colleges, a team of
journalists may have beat the executive branch to the
punch.
Earlier this month, Rolling Stone magazine published a story
about an alleged gang rape at the University of Virginia, which
resulted in outrage, shock, and a temporary suspension of all
fraternities and sororities at the vaunted institution of higher
education. But now, serious questions have been raised about
freelance writer Sabrina Rubin Erdely’s reporting, as well as
Rolling Stone’s decision to publish the story without stronger
verification.
We had an opportunity to chat with Chronicle of Higher Education
reporters Eric Hoover and Karin Fischer about “A River
of Booze” – their remarkablely close look at the drinking
culture at the University of Georgia. The conversation is
the latest episode of the
EWA Radio podcast.
The statistics are eye-catching. Only 41
percent of Latino college students finish their college
degree in six years. When compared with the national average of
50 percent who earn a degree in the same time frame, the
disparity seems to be clear.
Fewer than half of Hispanic students who took the ACT this year
met the college readiness benchmarks in math or science, but
those who actually expressed interest in STEM fared better on the
college admissions exam.
College graduates in the class of 2013 typically left campus
owing closing to $30,000 in student loans, according to a new
report out today. That’s a
record high, and up 2 percent over the prior year, the Project on Student Debt
reports.
From the Beat: Memorable Education Stories of 2014
When you write a blog, the end of the year seems to require looking back and looking ahead. Today I’m going to tackle the former with a sampling of some of the year’s top stories from the K-12 and higher education beats. I’ll save the latter for early next week when the final sluggish clouds of 2014 have been swept away, and a bright new sky awaits us in 2015. (Yes, I’m an optimist.)
Teachers, School Leaders, and Common Core: The Year’s Most Popular Posts
It’s time for my annual roundup of the year’s most popular posts on The Educated Reporter. Before I get to the list, I wanted to offer my sincere thanks to everyone who helps keep this blog — I hope! — lively and informative. This includes the many beat reporters who contributed guest posts from sessions at EWA seminars. I’m also appreciative of the education researchers, analysts and policymakers who served as expert resources throughout the year.
Top 10 Educated Reporter Posts of 2014
Nevada High School Students Meet a ‘Latino Cohort’ to Follow
Latino students who attend Western Nevada College are visiting schools to promote the benefits of higher education, presenting themselves as role models for students they hope to see follow in their footsteps.
A Look at Net Price Data and the White House College Ratings
On at least one measure of the White House’s bold plan to rate the nation’s colleges, a team of journalists may have beat the executive branch to the punch.
Lessons From the Rolling Stone Debacle
EWA Radio, Episode 16
Earlier this month, Rolling Stone magazine published a story about an alleged gang rape at the University of Virginia, which resulted in outrage, shock, and a temporary suspension of all fraternities and sororities at the vaunted institution of higher education. But now, serious questions have been raised about freelance writer Sabrina Rubin Erdely’s reporting, as well as Rolling Stone’s decision to publish the story without stronger verification.
Follow-Up Friday: When Colleges Are Fueled By ‘River of Booze’
We had an opportunity to chat with Chronicle of Higher Education reporters Eric Hoover and Karin Fischer about “A River of Booze” – their remarkablely close look at the drinking culture at the University of Georgia. The conversation is the latest episode of the EWA Radio podcast.
Researchers: More to Hispanic-Serving Colleges than Graduation Rates
The statistics are eye-catching. Only 41 percent of Latino college students finish their college degree in six years. When compared with the national average of 50 percent who earn a degree in the same time frame, the disparity seems to be clear.
In Indianapolis, a Private College Aims to Recruit Latino Students
A $50-million incentive may help Marian University in Indianapolis boost its Latino student population.
At least, that’s what school officials are hoping.
Experts: Keeping Families Together Helps Immigrant Students
As millions of immigrants waited for President Barack Obama to shed light on their future Thursday, educators, too, had a stake in the conversation.
The ACT, STEM and Latino Students
Fewer than half of Hispanic students who took the ACT this year met the college readiness benchmarks in math or science, but those who actually expressed interest in STEM fared better on the college admissions exam.
What It Takes to Become a Hispanic-Serving Institution
Since early November, American universities have entered the pool of applicants competing for federal funds to serve Hispanic students better.
Reports: Slower Growth in College Tuition, But Students Still Swamped by Debt
College graduates in the class of 2013 typically left campus owing closing to $30,000 in student loans, according to a new report out today. That’s a record high, and up 2 percent over the prior year, the Project on Student Debt reports.