Missed opportunities. More than half of low-income, “highly talented” students (in the top 4 percent) don’t apply to selective universities, according to new research. (Inside Higher Ed)

Underfunded pension plans. Pennsylvania is trying to make up for its long-term deficit in teachers’ pensions by charging more from taxpayers. But these are band-aid fixes; Education Sector analysts have Continue Reading »

On Tuesday, Higher Ed Watch released its fourth annual Academic BCS–a poll that reranks the top college football teams using academic indicators, rather than athletic accomplishments.* The list looks a bit different this year, largely because typical top academic performers Boston College and Penn State had bad seasons this year and aren’t ranked. Instead, this year’s top spotContinue Reading »