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Are HBCUs the Key to Producing More African American Physicians? Feb 04, 2015

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We talk to a Dallas doctor who thinks HBCUs may be the best pathways for African Americans interested in careers in medicine.

Boosting Black Male Student Achievement Jan 28, 2015

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The Minneapolis Public School District created an Office of Black Male Student Achievement earlier this year. One goal of the office is to help young African American men graduate from high school in greater numbers.

Free Community College for All Jan 22, 2015

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President Barack Obama wants to make the first two years of community college free for what he calls “responsible students” who are “willing to work for it.” It’s being called “America’s College Promise.” This week on the podcast we examine the prospect of free community college for all.

What’s in a number? Jan 14, 2015

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Our guest this week has a message for high school seniors and their parents who are poring over the latest college rankings lists: Put ‘em down.

Following the Money in Education Philanthropy Jan 05, 2015

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Philanthropic foundations have been giving money to public education for years. But our guest this week argues that philanthropies are increasingly pushing specific educational agendas.

Rising prices on the poorest Dec 16, 2014

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In January 2014 nearly a hundred college presidents gathered at the White House for a summit on the rising cost of college. But data show that those same institutions have been raising their prices fastest for the poorest students than for wealthier ones. This week on the podcast, we talk to a reporter who has been following the rising college cost burden on poor families.

How Much Will College Cost My Family? Dec 08, 2014

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In 2011 the federal government required colleges and universities to publish “net price calculators” on their web sites. These tools are supposed to help families figure out which colleges they can afford. The calculators take into account family income, number of kids in college, state of residency, and other factors. But they’re often hard to use and time-consuming. Our guest this week has made this process simpler and more accessible.

Bridging the “Middle Skills” Gap Dec 01, 2014

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There’s a paradox in today’s job market: even though there are millions of people looking for work, employers say they can’t find enough qualified workers. That’s due to an abundance of what economists call “middle skills” jobs – jobs that require specialized training beyond high school, but not a four-year college degree.

Academic Fraud and College Athletics Nov 24, 2014

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Last month the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill released a report that showed evidence of nearly two decades of academic fraud perpetuated by the school’s Afro-American Studies Department. An investigation found certain professors and administrators had an unwritten policy of “propping up” student athletes. This week on the podcast, we look at academic fraud at colleges with high-stakes sports programs.

The Utility of a PhD Nov 17, 2014

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Humanities professors at colleges and universities are re-thinking what it means to offer a PhD. The old model is proving unsustainable. It takes an average nine years to get a doctorate, but less than 60 percent of PhDs are finding tenure-track teaching jobs. This week, we look at a new report recommending academics view doctoral programs in a new light.

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