The Daily Report Card: The Ivy Tech ‘Sponge’ & Teachable Moments

Ivy Tech absorbs avalanche of new students over last four years – Indiana Economic Digest IBJ: “The state-funded system soaked up 60,000 extra students displaced by the recession even though the funding for new staff and facilities has not kept pace.” (indianaeconomicdigest.com)

Teacher suspended for ‘teachable moment’ — Joanne Jacobs There’s the grandest of ironies at the end that makes this one worth a click, but first the facts: “A sixth-grade girl used the ‘n-word’ in a note, [teacher] Lincoln Brown… thought it was a ‘teachable moment.'” Two weeks later, the principal suspended Brown. Who’s right? (joannejacobs.com)

What is the purpose of social media? – 21st Century Educator “Over the past couple of years, I have noticed that the #edchat channel has become more and more cluttered with advertisements and links, and there appears to be less discussion occurring.” (davidwees.com)

College Aid Recipients Donate Less as Alumni – Economix “Does getting beget giving? Not when it comes to college alumni donations, a new study suggests.” (economix.blogs.nytimes.com)

Dear Ezra: Wall Street Was No Match for a Liberal Arts Degree – GOOD “Leveling with my future boss took confidence I had thanks to small classes and ample opportunities to defend my opinions to professors.” (GOOD)