Investing in Education

The Expense of Ignorance and the Value of Accountability

John A. Roush | Posted 05.25.2012

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John A. Roush

Rather than to Washington, our responsibility -- and accountability -- always has and always should have one clear focus. American families, above all, have every reason to expect accountability from higher education.

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Top 10 Stories in Education in 2011

Meredith Ely | Posted 02.21.2012

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Meredith Ely

As 2011 comes to a close, the time has come to reflect on how innovation and perhaps failure have shaken up the education system.

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No Big Ideas?

Tom Vander Ark | Posted 10.20.2011

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Tom Vander Ark

It's easy to point to signs of anti-intellectualism in American, but I am encouraged by what appears to be a growing percentage of people, particularly young people, committed to making a difference. If you want to find big ideas today, look for people committed to impact.

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