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Dropouts, renegades, mad scientists and billionaires
As Americans lose faith in the value of a college education, Silicon Valley is celebrating dropout entrepreneurs.

Joanne Jacobs
Sep 12, 20253 min read


When colleges close, most students give up on a degree
Colleges and universities are closing or merging at a the rate of one per week, double last year's rate, reports Hechinger's Jon Marcus....

Joanne Jacobs
Apr 30, 20242 min read


The new college try: 40% of students won't earn a credential
College graduates are earn a lot more than people with only a high school diploma, on average. They tend to be healthier and happier. But...

Joanne Jacobs
Apr 11, 20242 min read


UK blames lenient pandemic grading for soaring college dropout rate
Earning A-levels was easier for British students during the pandemic. Passing college classes is harder. Worried by a 30 percent college...

Joanne Jacobs
Aug 15, 20231 min read
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