The Wall Street Journal‘s Number of the Week this week is $22,900 — the average debt among college students in the class of 2011.
Education
Memphis School Wins ‘Race to the Top’ Competition, Obama Commencement Speech
Finally some much welcomed good news out of a very nervous Memphis.
Texas Senate Approves College Concealed Carry Bill
On Monday, the Texas Senate approved a bill that, if passed, would allow those with concealed handgun licenses to carry weapons in public college buildings and classrooms.
California College Adds Secularism as a Major
Religious studies? So old. Secular studies? Brand spanking new!
College Donors Want to Make Ayn Rand’s ‘Atlas Shrugged’ Required Reading
A former chairman of a bank holding company loves Ayn Rand and is committed to spreading her philosophy? Color us shocked!
Teens Who Admitted to Bullying Phoebe Prince Sentenced
The five teenagers accused of carrying out a “three month campaign” of bullying that resulted in Phoebe Prince’s suicide last year have been sentenced. Three of the teens received probation and community service sentences, while …
Didn’t Get Into Your Choice College? There’s Still Room For You at 280 Schools
Many high school seniors were left disappointed this year after one of the toughest college admissions seasons on record. But the “Space Availability Study” from the National Association for College Admission Counseling …
Poor, Rural School in Washington May Get Commencement Address from Obama
Presidents don’t normally visit places like Bridgeport, Wash., a rural town of 2,400 residents.
Sign of the Times: Is Cursive a Dying Art in Classrooms?
Kids these days. They’re allowed to write in plain old Times New Roman and don’t have to spend tedious hours learning the cursive transition from an o to an r. (via New York Times)
A Win for Women: Females Hold More Advanced Degrees
Continuing their increasing dominance in higher education, Census figures released Tuesday show that for the first time in history women in the U.S. hold more advanced college degrees than their male counterparts.
Woman Finishes College Degree After 19 Years
Sometimes four years in college just isn’t enough.
Study: Reading At Age 16 May Lead To Professional Success
Say farewell to field sports and learn to cling to your Kindle.