On AlterNet: higher education
Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "higher education"
Kai Ma, The Daily Beast. January 28, 2009.
In an economy where so many people are overqualified, having an advanced degree is virtually worthless.
Zac Bissonette, The Daily Beast. January 6, 2009.
Schools are cruelly soliciting more applications than they need just to improve their selectivity ratings.
Nan Mooney, AlterNet. December 2, 2008.
Thinking about going back to school in a weak jobs market? Students face a plague of loan problems, less aid and higher tuition and fees.
Cristina Jimenez, Drum Major Institute AlterNet: PEEK. July 28, 2008.
The DREAM Act is a small first step to a better and more effective immigration debate.
Barbara Ehrenreich, Barbaraehrenreich.com. May 2, 2007.
Is a college degree really a sign of competence? Or is it chiefly a signal to employers that you've mastered the ability to obey and conform?
