Quick Hits (5.1.12)

“Rebooting the system.” UC Hastings is the most prestigious law school to announce that it will admit fewer students than in years past, amid nationwide questions of the value of a law degree. The college, which typically rejects 3 in 4 of its applicants, will accept 20 percent fewer students this fall. (Inside Higher Ed)

Suspended, but not disconnected. Detroit high school students, who were suspended last week after walking out in protest of school closures that would overcrowd their own school, are attending their self-made “Freedom School,” which includes classes on Civil Rights history, the media, and general opportunities to make up school work missed during their suspensions. (The Maddow Blog)

They’re just getting started. Bellwether’s Sara Mead lists 17 eduwonks under the age of 35 that are going to “shape education for the next generation.” (Policy Notebook/Education Week)

I know you are, but what am I? Jon Stewart shows how the Congressional debate over the student loan interest increase has quickly deteriorated into name-calling. (The Atlantic Wire)