Quick Hits (2.21.12)

Keeping tabs on higher ed. We’ve said for a long time that higher education needs more transparency; now the NYT joins the chorus. Students and families need more and better data so they can make informed decisions about college costs. Education Sector’s Rachel Fishman explains more about the potential behind the proposed “College Scorecard” here. (New York Times)

Beyond academics. The dean of admissions at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology explains why “there is more to life than AP,” or Advanced Placement classes. (Inside Higher Ed)

Another state for tenure reform. Connecticut Gov. Dannel Malloy wants teachers to re-earn tenure rights every five years, which has upset some of the teachers in his state. (Connecticut Post)

Global graduation rates. The large majority of foreign exchange students (85 percent) report that their U.S. classes are easier than ones in their native countries, according to this analysis that finds U.S. graduation rates have plateaued when compared with other countries. (WAMU)

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