Why Have College Completion Rates Increased

Why Have College Completion Rates Increased

What is driving an increase in college completion rates? It's not student characteristics or higher student enrollments, says Jeff Denning, an associate professor at Brigham Young University. Denning, an economist noticed the increasing trend started in the 1990s, and upon looking deeper discovered grade inflation is driving numbers up. In this episode, Denning explains this change and what it might mean for higher education.

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Rick Weissbourd, senior lecturer at HGSE, shares findings from his new 'Making Caring Common' project report examining the real messages adults are sending about values.

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To Disagree, But Not Be Disagreeable

To Disagree, But Not Be Disagreeable

Mike Johnston, Colorado state senator, reflects on his commencement speech (and protests), his vision for American education, and best practices for thoughtfully communicating in broader education discourse.

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Closing the Achievement Gap

Closing the Achievement Gap

Ronald Ferguson, faculty director of the Achievement Gap Initiative, discusses his upcoming PPE Institute 'Closing the Achievement Gap: Strategies for Excellence with Equity.'

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Making Global Local

Making Global Local

Jeff Shea, Massachusetts Teacher of the Year, reflects on his craft and examines his focus on global education in the classroom.

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What Excellent Community Colleges Do

What Excellent Community Colleges Do

Josh Wyner, author of 'What Excellent Community Colleges Do' examines the characteristics of high performing community colleges and how they prepare all students for success.

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Revisiting "Repairing the Breach" : The Way Forward for African-American Males

Revisiting "Repairing the Breach" : The Way Forward for African-American Males

Dr. Bobby William Austin, the developer of the initiative and editor of the report reflects on the 2014 RTB Conference.

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The Internet-Based Public High School

The Internet-Based Public High School

Julie Young, president and CEO of Florida Virtual School, examines the history and growth of the first statewide Internet-based public high school in the United States

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M. Night Shyamalan's School Sense

M. Night Shyamalan's School Sense

M. Night Shyamalan, filmmaker and author of “I Got Schooled,” shares his unique journey as a curious, education reform outsider looking for data informed answers on how to close America's education gap.

28 Apr 201420min

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