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Dan Abendschein is the digital and data reporter on our LearningCurve team reporting on tech and education.
Latest Stories (116)
The STEM major that's popular with women
Jul 16, 2014
Most STEM majors are men, but one category has a lot more women majors.
Where a college degree is free
Jul 16, 2014
One state is offering an opportunity for free college to high school graduates.
U.S. students outsmarted about money by foreign peers
Jul 14, 2014
Some countries are more financially literate than others.
One and done: First-year students who bail on college
Jul 10, 2014
A new study reports an increase in first-year students not returning to school.
Where students don’t last past the first year
Jul 10, 2014
A new study shows the drop-out rate among first-year college students is rising
How to pick the right school for your child
Jul 9, 2014
Parents in districts with “open enrollment” can have trouble picking a school.
STEM degree, but no STEM job
Jul 9, 2014
Despite the hype, even tech grads can have trouble getting hired.
Cracking the tech-camp code
Jul 8, 2014
What kids are doing instead of canoeing and arts and crafts.