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The Assault on Colleges — and the American Dream

Mike, Brandon, and Dan discuss a recent New York Times op-ed by David Leonhardt. They discuss the dwindling funding available for Pell Grants and other ways for lower-income students to attend four year colleges and universities. They also talk through economic diversity on college campuses. If you like what you’re hearing, follow us at TrendinginEducation.com and wherever…

Trending in Education – Episode 66 – Torobo-kun, Artificial Intelligence, & College Admissions

Dan, Mike, and Brandon explore the story of Torobo-kun, a robot designed to take tests to gain entry into Todai University in Japan. The squad digs into the rich narrative of a robot designed to pass a test that very nearly reached its goal, before pivoting to industrial use. Beyond Torobo’s story (and related screenplay…