In the UK, Swansea Announces ‘Decolonized’ English Course
With a "hyper-contemporary" focus, the university wants more balance between older authors and newer, non-white writers. On The Guardian.
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UNC-Greensboro Wants to Raise $5 Million for Athletics
The money would go to bonuses and incentives pay for coaches and renovating sports facilities and offices. On the Greensboro News & Record.
The Rise of New Tests to Disrupt the ACT/SAT Status Quo
New standardized tests want to challenge ACT/SAT dominance, but not all of them are equally valuable in what they see as important knowledge. On Real Clear Education.
Income Sharing Agreements in Place at 5 Colleges
From helping undocumented students to making it easier for traditional students to avoid debt, colleges experimenting with ISAs have used them differently so far. On EdSurge.
Amazon Wants to Block Public Records in College Agreements
The company, in its agreements with colleges, expects to be notified of any records requests and to demand redaction before their release. On the East Bay Express.
Schools Need to Challenge Students with Ideas They Don’t Like
Without exposing students to different political ideas, colleges fail to deliver on their promise to prepare students for life and the pursuit of truth. On National Review.
‘Access without Success:’ Low-Income Students Graduate at Lower Rates at Top Schools
The Pell grant gap creates a risky tradeoff: As schools admit more economically diverse students, their graduation rates may decline without big changes. On The Wall Street Journal.
Revenue Grows for NC College Sports, but Coach Salaries and Expenses Grow Faster
NC State and UNC-Chapel Hill have increased spending on coaches by 28 percent and 39 percent, respectively, in the last five years. On Myrtle Beach Online.
U of North Dakota Shows the Need for Strong Oversight
Working out a deal, UND's chief of staff to the president will work from Texas and receive up to $25,000 annually to commute to North Dakota. On the Grand Forks Herald.
Grand Canyon Reverses Decision, Will Allow Ben Shapiro to Speak
Though a private Christian university, GCU originally denied a request to host Shapiro in favor of campus "unity." On Education Dive.