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West Point Accuses More than 70 Cadets of Cheating in Worst Academic Scandal in Nearly 45 Years West Point Accuses More than 70 Cadets of Cheating in Worst Academic Scandal in Nearly 45 Years
Tue, December, 29, 2020
Tom Vanden Brook from USA Today discusses his recent reporting about a cheating scandal at West Point involving more than 70 cadets.
Schools Work to Speed Up Internet in Rural Homes for Remote Learning Schools Work to Speed Up Internet in Rural Homes for Remote Learning
Tue, December, 22, 2020
Julie Jargon from The Wall Street Journal tracks the race to bridge the digital divide, as school districts across the country assist millions of students who lack adequate internet access for distance learning.
Welcome to Outdoor Classrooms During a Pandemic...And Now for the Bad News Welcome to Outdoor Classrooms During a Pandemic...And Now for the Bad News
Mon, September, 14, 2020
In keeping with COVID safety measures, some schools have set up outdoor classrooms where kids can socially distance. Elisabeth Buchwald looks at the conflicting results of this new trend in education.
How Universities Will Reinvent Themselves for the Better How Universities Will Reinvent Themselves for the Better
Tue, July, 7, 2020
Peter Morici, professor emeritus at the University of Maryland, forecasts ways that universities will reinvent themselves to provide a full college experience via online learning this fall.
Should You Attend College Next Fall? Here Are the Questions You Should Be Asking. Should You Attend College Next Fall? Here Are the Questions You Should Be Asking.
Mon, June, 8, 2020
As colleges announce their plans to move forward in the era of coronavirus, some students are considering taking a gap year or transferring. Jillian Berman from MarketWatch offers advice to students heading into an uncertain academic year.
60 Miles from College: Lack of education, a way out of poverty, could 'kill rural America' 60 Miles from College: Lack of education, a way out of poverty, could 'kill rural America'
Tue, January, 28, 2020
David Jesse from The Detroit Free Press examines the connection between "education deserts" and persistent poverty in rural America.
This is the most regrettable college major in America This is the most regrettable college major in America
Fri, June, 28, 2019
No regrets? Not for many recent college graduates. Listen as MarketWatch's Catey Hill tells Gordon what many former students regret about their college experience.
Down with Homework, Say U.S. School Districts Down with Homework, Say U.S. School Districts
Fri, December, 14, 2018
The Wall Street Journal's Tawnell Hobbs examines a rising trend in U.S. elementary schools: limiting, de-emphasizing, and even banning homework.
Why America Should Follow France's Lead and Ban Smartphones in Schools Why America Should Follow France's Lead and Ban Smartphones in Schools
Thu, August, 16, 2018
Put the phone down and pick up a pencil. Listen as MarketWatch's Maria Lamagna tells Gordon why the U.S. should take note of France's recent ban on smartphones in schools.
More Schools Are Buying More Schools Are Buying "Active Shooter" Insurance Policies
Mon, August, 6, 2018
Listen as the Wall Street Journal's Tawnell Hobbs tells Mike Gavin how school districts are buying the active shooter coverage, also called "active-assailant" insurance, for legal costs and other expenses in the event of a school shooting.
For Sale: Survey Data on Millions of High School Students For Sale: Survey Data on Millions of High School Students
Wed, August, 1, 2018
Listen as the New York Times' Natasha Singer tells Jennifer Kushinka how companies are selling survey data on millions of high schoolers to trick them into paying for entry into programs.
The most valuable holiday gift of all- a lesson in financial literacy The most valuable holiday gift of all- a lesson in financial literacy
Thu, December, 21, 2017
Stuck on what to give someone you love? Why not give the gift of financial literacy. MarketWatch Reporter Alessandra Malito discusses the gifts that are certain to pay off, including financial education.
This Weekend with Gordon Deal July 08, 2017 This Weekend with Gordon Deal July 08, 2017
Sat, July, 8, 2017
A look at America's growing education divide, creating generational wealth, and is the travel industry is finally ending discrimination against solo travelers.
America's Growing Education Divide America's Growing Education Divide
Fri, July, 7, 2017
Reid Wilson from The Hill provides a startling look at the differences in life experience between college-educated Americans and those who didn't attend college.
Abusive teachers move from school-to-school Abusive teachers move from school-to-school
Fri, December, 23, 2016
USA Today's Steve Reilly discusses his investigation into a disturbing trend that have allowed teachers with abusive pasts to keep their job and move freely from one school to the next.
This Weekend with Gordon Deal April 02, 2016 This Weekend with Gordon Deal April 02, 2016
Sat, April, 2, 2016
More seniors, fearing crime, flocking to gun ranges, America is still extremely wealthy and WWE superstar Roman Reigns talks Wrestlemania 32.
Obama Seeks Election-Year Wins on Education, Criminal Justice Plans Obama Seeks Election-Year Wins on Education, Criminal Justice Plans
Tue, October, 27, 2015
Byron Tau of the Wall Street Journal discusses some of President Obama's plans for his final year in office.
The Real Reason College is So Expensive The Real Reason College is So Expensive
Mon, July, 13, 2015
Jillian Berman of Marketwatch on what is really driving tuition prices higher.