I am honored to be part of this celebration of the life of Tom Wolanin. Donna, Andrew, Peter and other members of the family, you have the sympathy of everyone in this room. All of us knew Tom during his long career. We admired his talents. And, today, we salute him...
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Reducing Student Debt: An Expert’s View
A cultural shift from “publish or perish” to “educate students well.”
An American Innovation and a Caution
Boldness needs to be matched by prudence.
Who’s Responsible for Student Indebtedness?
“College costs too much!” “My college loans are killing me!” The candidates for the presidency are hearing these complaints as they race around the country. Affordability of a college education is among the few education issues to attract attention in this election...
Career/Technical Education Helping Highschoolers
The U.S. has a cookie-cutter approach to secondary education: Stay in school; go to college; and we'll be happy. Those who don't go along are considered "victims." They must be helped to see the benefits of college. This is the judgement of Harold L. Sirkin, a...