In case you missed the buzz this morning. Race to the Top grants will soon be available to districts. Alyson Klein seems to have the most comprehensive rundown, but if you see other helpful links, please post them below. (Politics K-12/Education Week)
Nothing to study, or not as studious? College students study less today than they did 50 years ago. A WaPo article asks if college has become too easy, but we wonder if student motivation has declined. (Washington Post)
Promise and challenges of online learning. Students learn about the same, whether they are in a traditional higher ed classroom or online, according to a new study. But researchers added: Online courses should be more customizable for educators and more fun for students. (h/t Chronicle of Higher Education) (Ithaka S+R)
Out with a bang. A University of Maryland celebrates his graduation with a backflip. (Huffington Post)
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3/21/2013 | Andrew Gillen tells the 
4/5/2013 | Jordan Weissman discusses Andrew Gillen’s Higher Ed Data Central and the increase in college tuition in 
3/28/2013 | Chad Aldeman’s Chart You Can Trust “The Evergreen Effect” is discussed in