Blending learning in practice. Utah lawmakers are considering a bill that would fund year-round, blending learning initiatives in schools around the state. How can educators find the right mix of online and face-to-face instruction? A panel of experts and practitioners will share their experiences during Education Sector’s next event, “Finding the Right Mix: Blending Learning in Practice,” later this month. Be sure to RSVP! (Salt Lake Tribune)
“I want to know by any chance if I will able to assist college next semester?” A collection of student requests and emails that make college admissions officers shake their heads (plus, other funny memes to make counselors laugh). (Tumblr)
Getting a degree—and a mate. “The Eastern Hookup” is an Eastern Michigan University TV show that aims to pair college co-eds via a “Dating Game”-like format. (AnnArbor.com)
Rising prices everywhere. Even the Tooth Fairy saw an increase last year. The price for an average lost tooth rose 15 percent—to $3—in 2013. (ABC News)
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