College Dropout Rates in the U.S. are bad and there is no hope in sight for many. BUT THERE IS FOR YOU Jordan Weissman, writing in Slate gives us an update on America's awful college dropout rates. It's something I've been writing about a lot here, on Dropout to Dean's List. The research is … [Read more...]
DROPOUT TO DEAN’S LIST: AN INTRODUCTION FOR STUDENTS AND PARENTS
November 18, 2014 by
DROPOUT TO DEAN'S LIST A DIVISION OF SELF-KNOWLEDGE COLLEGE ( Note: we are in the middle of changing this page. The gift I promise you will be available asap as soon as we integrate it with this page.) My name is Frank Daley If you have a problem with school that is driving you … [Read more...]
5 Tips From School To Help You Keep Progressing As An Adult
January 28, 2014 by
Read, write, listen, talk--put them together and they add up to thinking. 1. Attend class. Not only are students in their 50s and 60s becoming more common in college classrooms these days, but there are also a range of classes suited specifically for them. Colleges, art galleries and museums … [Read more...]
Why Are Colleges Getting So Expensive?
January 18, 2014 by
These are U.S figures but the annual average cost of tuition in Canada is probably pretty close. People like to ask why "college" is getting so expensive, but they need a better question. There are almost 7,000 accredited colleges and universities in the U.S., from public community colleges, to … [Read more...]
This is America’s Math, Science, and Reading Report Card. And It Sucks.
January 17, 2014 by
This is true, alarming, devastating and untenable. While worse for the U.S. it is indefensible for Canadians too. There is simply no need for this nonsense to continue at this scale. Our children can't read, write or do math. It is ridiculous and sad. At Dropout to Dean's List I'll teach students … [Read more...]
