black321 wrote:
 
From what I see at the two universities I drive by on a daily basis: UNC and Duke; it appears that much of their new construction is for medical research (cancer, genetics, cardiology, etc.) buildings and the large, expensive machinery those fields entails.  I have seen other "satellite" buildings from those schools though, which are probably for non-specialized purposes.  Those two schools may be different than most in that they both encompass "research hospitals".  I have seen other campuses though, where it appears that the new construction projects may be more like an attempt to "pretty things up" to attract students.  I agree, even though most universities offer online courses, much more can be done that way instead of spending on physical construction.

 miamizsun wrote:
 
race to the top.  go on any campus and count the # of projects, buildings in process.  Brick and mortar schools are trying to put off the inevitable consequence of online programs.  Why not have more of the greatest minds educate students remotely, at a cheaper cost?  Still need a campus, but not for four years.  One area where a degree seems to have less value is programming.  

As for the K-12 system...ever school in my neighborhood has a turf field, high tech track, nightlights...

 miamizsun wrote: 
He's either making the obvious point (that has been raised ad nauseum) about credential inflation, or he's more broadly taking a swipe at the absurd excesses of the wealthy.

BAM! Next question.

malcolm gladwell's take

i'm not quite sure what he is trying to say

Malcolm Gladwell: It's 'crazy' how much Americans spend on education from CNBC.

 R_P wrote: 
Note that half of the teachers in the article live in Derplahoma.

How I survive: American teachers and their second jobs – a photo essay

 Red_Dragon wrote: 
well stuff happens

but hey, you do have an intuitive visual interface

so there's that

 cc_rider wrote: 
Not my intent but, yeah.

 Red_Dragon wrote: 
Settin' a mighty low bar there, Ace.
c.

He'd certainly be a big improvement over the current moron.

 R_P wrote:

Canada raises more than $3.8B for girls' education at G7

The Canadian government announced at the G7 summit in Quebec that it has raised more than $3.8 billion in an effort with other countries to send the world's poorest girls to school.

That includes a $400-million investment from Canada as part of the overall three-year commitment, and also includes contributions from G7 partners and the World Bank.

Canada, along with the European Union, Germany, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the World Bank, will partner on the funds, which will go towards supporting women acquiring job skills, improving teacher training to improve curriculum for girls, expanding the quality of data available on female education and promoting more coordination between humanitarian partners.

A spokesperson in the Prime Minister's Office confirmed no funds were offered by the U.S.

The money raised exceeds the $1.3 billion US over three years that a coalition of 30 non-governmental organizations had called on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to raise as part of his chairmanship of the G7 this year. (...)

The Corporate Plan to Groom U.S. Kids for Servitude by Wiping Out Public Schools

New Jersey 'mystery pooper' was schools chief, say police

Kenilworth school superintendent Thomas Tramaglini, 42, was detained after investigators set up a sting operation to snare the "mystery pooper".

Police were called after students complained of frequent excrement near their school running track and field.

Mr Tramaglini is charged with lewdness, littering and defecating in public.

Mr Tramaglini, who earns nearly $150,000 (£110,000) per year as head of the local education authority, was arrested.

Police officers said they had just observed him in the act.

 Red_Dragon wrote: 
Even the folks who replace the folks?

 Steely_D wrote: 
FUCK the folks in power.

 Red_Dragon wrote: 
Backwards. Folks in power get to stay in power if the people they govern don't understand the rules or how to get rich or how to eloquently incite dissent.

Education should be THE NUMBER ONE PRIORITY for a government. Everything else is of secondary importance.

 ScottFromWyoming wrote: 
 If they allowed it to go for typical funding needs then the lawmakers would just cut the budget and let the lottery pay everything. As much as I am in favour of voluntary taxes, I don't think that's the way to go.

On the other hand, I want the government to run promotions to take the sting out of taxes. If you file your taxes on time, you will be entered into a drawing to get a 100% refund.

 ScottFromWyoming wrote: 
weird?  I would call that misrepresentation of funds at the very least.