Search Results for “bubble”

John Robb on “The Education Bubble” and the Opportunities Provided — Open Education

I’ve recently been thinking about how credit costs are come up with. It seems that X college just picks a number that covers their costs, marks it up and relies on their “brand” to justify the cost. I’ve seen accredited universities sell their credits for 50 bucks (not including the cost of content and teachers…which … Continue reading John Robb on “The Education Bubble” and the Opportunities Provided — Open Education

All you can learn for $99 a month

Buffet-style education? Heck yeah. The company is probably one you’ve never heard of (I hadn’t) but I already see it’s value and foundation: efficiency + quality + freedom = a better way for motivated learners to get degrees. The company is StraigtherLine (based in DC) and it provides a carte blanche approach to education for … Continue reading All you can learn for $99 a month

The Great College Hoax

I found a few great resources about the “education bubble” after posting last week. The more I think about it the more it makes sense. We’re pushing too hard for a certain idea of what is educational success: a college degree. I think that we’re going to continue to see these issues, and until the … Continue reading The Great College Hoax

A double whammy for schools: the result of our financial crisis

Around the country school budgets at the state level are under the knife. In CA, the budget shortfall has put at jeopardy CTAP (an entire statewide network of professional development) and in one district alone (LAUSD) has caused 3000 education staff members to be released. If I’m a public school teacher/student in urban CA I’m … Continue reading A double whammy for schools: the result of our financial crisis