THE GENERATION PROJECT

Pay More to Get Less?

Sat, 03 Sep 2011 00:54:24 -0400

This article focuses on the recent statement made by the Education Secretary, Arne Duncan, in which he indicated that paying teachers $150,000 would transform schools. The author argues that teachers are already paid well and have tremendous benefits.

Gates Foundation Grants Harvard $500,000?

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 11:47:50 -0400

Gates Foundation Grants Harvard $500,000?

Instacane

Sun, 28 Aug 2011 22:25:59 -0400

Instacane:

Instagram pictures of Hurricane Irene.

Nerd Fitness: 20 ways to be better at life today

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 21:54:41 -0400

Nerd Fitness: 20 ways to be better at life today

6 Beneficial Things They Made You Stop Doing in School

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 02:50:45 -0400

6 Beneficial Things They Made You Stop Doing in School:

girlwithalessonplan:

Food for thought.

Valuing a Liberal Arts Education in a Job Focused World

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 02:42:45 -0400

Valuing a Liberal Arts Education in a Job Focused World:

“Critical thinking, writing and analytical skills are essential for 21st century careers”

brianconnor: MOVE (by Rick Mereki)3 guys, 44 days, 11...

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 20:42:58 -0400

brianconnor:

MOVE (by Rick Mereki)
3 guys, 44 days, 11 countries, 18 flights, 38 thousand miles, an exploding volcano, 2 cameras and almost a terabyte of footage

No Child Left Behind Debate Centers on Federalism

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 12:05:32 -0400

No Child Left Behind Debate Centers on Federalism

Student Loan Debt Could Cause the Next Financial Crisis

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 00:23:49 -0400

Student Loan Debt Could Cause the Next Financial Crisis:

infoneer-pulse:

Student loans may be a financial bubble that’s about to burst, warned Moody’s Analytics in a report released in July. As students graduate with greater debt and fewer job prospects, these “speculative” loans, which are based on the expectation that an investment in education will enable the student to repay his or her debt, are increasingly dangerous. The average 2011 college graduate carries $27,000 in debt, and that number is only likely to increase as tuitions rise and states slash funding for colleges and universities.

“Unless students limit their debt burdens, choose fields of study that are in demand, and successfully complete their degrees on time, they will find themselves in worse financial positions and unable to earn the projected income that justified taking out their loans in the first place,” Moody’s warned.

» via care2

Education Protest to Take Place Today!

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 12:37:22 -0400

Education Protest to Take Place Today!:

“Education advocates plan a protest Monday outside the state Department of Education, the deadline for the state to apply for its federal bailout money.”

US Agency Releases Cyber-education Plan

Sat, 13 Aug 2011 14:34:07 -0400

US Agency Releases Cyber-education Plan:

“Now is the time to begin a coordinated national initiative focused on cybersecurity awareness, education, training, and professional development. The United States must encourage cybersecurity competence across the nation and build an agile, highly skilled workforce capable of responding to a dynamic and rapidly developing array of threats.”

Why overseas postgrads should be encouraged to stay.

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 15:22:34 -0400

Why overseas postgrads should be encouraged to stay.

How important is class size in determining the quality of education?

Sat, 06 Aug 2011 17:12:51 -0400

How important is class size in determining the quality of education?:

New research shows that kids in classes with lower student to teacher ratios might not necessarily be receiving a better education.

brianconnor: Crystal Bubble Portable Home

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 20:24:57 -0400

brianconnor:

Crystal Bubble Portable Home

NYC's tougher tenure rules pay off

Sat, 30 Jul 2011 19:15:40 -0400

NYC's tougher tenure rules pay off

Almost 900 expelled from schools each day

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 22:08:46 -0400

Almost 900 expelled from schools each day:

“A breakdown of statistics released by the Department for Education revealed that primary school staff were more likely to suffer assaults than those in secondary schools. Headteachers last night blamed parents for failing to prepare their children for starting school.”

World Education Council Sets Global Standard in Online Education

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 18:34:01 -0400

World Education Council Sets Global Standard in Online Education

Still photography shots put together to create a breathtaking...

Sun, 24 Jul 2011 22:35:00 -0400

Still photography shots put together to create a breathtaking video!

Toyota develops a multimedia window! It allows you to zoom in on...

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 11:18:55 -0400

Toyota develops a multimedia window! It allows you to zoom in on anything on the side of the road like deer, calculate the distance to objects, and draw doodles! Definitely something for the imagination!

Wendy Kopp, founder of Teach For America, sits down for a...

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 10:18:16 -0400

Wendy Kopp, founder of Teach For America, sits down for a dialogue with writer, Malcolm Gladwell, to explore important trends of progress in education reform and common approaches found in successful classrooms and schools that we can learn from and act on to replicate success.

The conversation critically examines the current debates about education reform and the extent to which they are missing the core of the solutions found in the classrooms, schools, and districts where children are getting a life-changing education.