Tag: education quality


Elite colleges skate by on reputation, leaving grads unprepared

Posted on February 13th, 2014

"It’s time for students and families to take a hard look at what they’re paying for and what they’re going to get." -- Anne Neal

Can you name one Axis power from World War II? Most graduates of top U.S. colleges can’t. That’s because it’s possible for a student to graduate without ever taking a U.S. history course at most colleges, including the top 30 liberal arts colleges in the country, such as Amherst, Swarthmore, and Oberlin. High costs, low education […]

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The pros and cons of online education

Posted on November 7th, 2013

A recent poll showed that one-third of Americans believe online programs offer better value and provide more variety than traditional classroom education. When it comes to education quality, however, the public is less enthusiastic.

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