Posts in category Education

Even more reason to head back to school: A report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics points out that there has been job growth in the bleak American …

This month, U.S. News & World Report released its second annual education ranking of the best online programs. More than 860 programs were evaluated, including both undergraduate and graduate degree …

The online education movement recently received a big boost from 10 of the nation’s top universities, including Duke, Northwestern and Notre Dame. The 10 schools unveiled a collaborative plan to …

The California-based online learning site Lynda.com raised an incredible $103 million in its first round of funding, according to the company’s press release. This money will allow the site to …

The free online learning movement has resulted in Stanford professors receiving grants for MOOC. Which programs are getting the money and what does it mean for students?

Online degree programs are gaining credibility as more and more students embrace online learning. The most recent Babson Survey Research Group annual …

The National Urban League has launched a $70 million initiative that aims to help out-of-work Americans find employment. On its website , the Urban…

One of the most prestigious trade organizations for Certified Public Accountants is opening its doors to those looking for a scholarship to return to…

The Minerva Project, after a highly successful 2012 round of funding, has unveiled it profit model, a unique hybrid of for-profit and nonprofit divisions. Will this help Bob Kerrey’s project get off the ground?

After months of negotiations, Idaho public schools have agreed to use online classes created by Khan Academy for its 2013 school year. Following…