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  • Facebook Helps Develop Software That Puts Students in Charge of Their Lesson Plans
    The New York Times

    Facebook Helps Develop Software That Puts Students in Charge of Their Lesson Plans

    Facebook is out to upend the traditional student-teacher relationship. On Tuesday, Facebook and Summit Public Schools, a nonprofit charter school network with headquarters in Silicon Valley, announced that nearly 120 schools planned this fall to introduce a free student-directed learning system developed jointly by the social network and the charter schools.

    Aug 9, 2016

    ‘Mounting Concerns’ from Lawmakers over University of Virginia’s $2.2 Billion Fund
    The Washington Post

    ‘Mounting Concerns’ from Lawmakers over University of Virginia’s $2.2 Billion Fund

    State lawmakers on Monday continued to press University of Virginia officials for answers about a $2.2 billion investment fund, with some legislators expressing increasing frustration at exchanges they characterized as public relations rather than serving the public interest. The fund, which is separate from the university’s endowment and is expected to generate about $100 million a year, would be used for strategic investments approved by the full board.

    Aug 8, 2016

    What It’s Like to Be College-bound and Worried About Your Immigration Status
    National Public Radio

    What It’s Like to Be College-bound and Worried About Your Immigration Status

    Mayte Lara Ibarra and Larissa Martinez had just finished their senior year of high school when they each decided to go public with their immigration status. Both Texas students came to the U.S. illegally, and they didn't want to keep that fact a secret any longer. Ibarra identified herself on Twitter as one of the 65,000 undocumented youth who graduate high school in the U.S. Martinez revealed her status in the commencement speech she delivered at graduation. Their actions sparked support and pointed criticism. That was more than a month ago.

    Aug 8, 2016

    No Longer a Lounge of Their Own
    Inside Higher Ed

    No Longer a Lounge of Their Own

    When the Michigan State University Student Union's current building opened in 1925, it featured one lounge each for men and for women, and a billiards room for male students only.

    Aug 8, 2016

    Why Fund Investors Could Roil Bonds
    The Wall Street Journal

    Why Fund Investors Could Roil Bonds

    Itay Goldstein of the Wharton School is quoted on the risks to banks based on how they are structured.

    Aug 7, 2016