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KC Deane is a Research Associate in AEI’s Education Policy program.

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Society and Culture, Education

You’re waitlisted for college. Now what?

KC Deane | April 1, 2013, 1:58 pm

If you’re a high school senior, or the parent of a high school senior, you probably already know this: college admission decisions went out last week. For those who were accepted at the school of your dreams, congratulations! For those … read more >

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Society and Culture, Education

Massively open online courses could be the future of higher education–if they can figure out how to stop cheaters

KC Deane | January 15, 2013, 4:09 pm

Today, at the urging of the California governor, Udacity—a Massively Open Online Course (MOOC) provider, the hot new thing in higher education that offers free online courses by elite professors to students worldwide—and San Jose State University announced a partnership … read more >

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Society and Culture, Education

Admission 101: The infinite loop of rejection

KC Deane | December 7, 2012, 10:09 am

Last week, the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), the country’s leading college admission organization, released its 10th annual report on trends in college admission counseling. At face value, the numbers look simple: Applications are up while the number … read more >

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Society and Culture, Education

Reaching for the panic button in for-profit education

KC Deane | November 19, 2012, 2:11 pm

The Obama administration is not known for its friendliness toward for-profit companies in education. read more >

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Society and Culture, Education

Despite wins in last night’s elections, teachers unions are weakening

KC Deane | November 7, 2012, 3:57 pm

Union victories and defeats last night showcase the fact that unions are fighting battles on multiple fronts. read more >

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An unexpected glimmer of hope might cast a new light on the Golden State. […]

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