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EdSurge's Venture Funding
EdSurge announced this week that it closed a $400,000 seed funding round led by the Washington Post Co (owners of Kaplan University) and NewSchools Venture Fund.
I Can’t Spell
This shouldn't come as any surprise to anyone reading my blog. But I explain the trauma lying just behind the lack.
Long Distance Mom: Code Pink and the RNC
It’s been a busy week in Tampa. I have been at my Florida home (instead of preparing for school in Chicago) because I am interested in witnessing the Republican National Convention (RNC) activities.
Measuring Academic Research in Canada: Field-Normalized Academic Rankings 2012
Hot off the press report -- Measuring Academic Research in Canada: Field-Normalized Academic Rankings 2012.
Tenure 101
To earn the ultimate academic job security, think about your profession's standards, and don't think too big, writes Steve Saideman.
Indecision 2012
Two political scientists are publishing a study of the presidential election -- as it's happening. Scott McLemee looks at the work-in-progress.
Online Ed Goes to Hollywood
A new television ad from UCLA’s Extension Program ups the ante on advertising for online programs.
Life Lessons From Patti Smith
I finished reading Just Kids last night - Patti Smith's incredible memorial to her relationship with Robert Mapplethorpe. I am grateful that she let me into her world and I recommend it to anyone who is interested in the social nature of creativity.