Open Thread: Who Was Your Best Teacher?

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A lot of people remember one teacher or college professor who really stood out, who opened their eyes and made them see new things, who instilled a love of a subject in them.

Dear John: He’s Not Homophobic; He’s Boring-Phobic

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Dear John talks about a gay friend, a boyfriend who flees the bed after sex, and a gender-bending boy spending vacation with grandpa.

The Soaring Cost of a College Education (Infographic)

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Did you know, student loans leave college graduates an average of $20,000 in debt when they finish school?

5 Reasons Divorce Rate Has Fallen in US and UK

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Does the recent trend signal a long-term change or is it merely a hiccup ?

Enough Is Enough: Confronting Domestic Abuse

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Ryan Bye and his family’s experience with domestic violence.

“One guy broke into tears and said his classmate saved him from suicide by reaching out.”

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This is a comment by AF on the post “Breaking News: Dudes Have Feelings”.

Dear John: Breaking Up Is Hard To Do (Like, Really Hard)

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Dear John addresses an unclear breakup, contacting a stranger on a train, and fighting in front of kids.

Giving Thanks for Our Successes

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While the road ahead can be daunting, on this Thanksgiving, let’s be thankful for how far we’ve come.

Why Colleges and Universities Need To Stop Pretending They Can Handle Sexual Assault Cases Internally

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Past a certain point, institutions lose the benefit of the doubt.

Can States Outlaw Free Online Education?

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Minnesota requires a registration fee, even when courses are offered for free, online. Is this justifiable? Can it be enforced?

“We never fought, but sometimes we had to lay down some hard facts when someone was messing up their life.”

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This is a comment by Laramie White on the post “Do Guys Fight For Their Friendships? (Hint: NYT says “No”; I say “Hell, Yes”!)”

World Domination or World History: You decide…

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Parents and students have completely different reasons for getting a computer. Their kids have one idea of what makes a good laptop and their parents another. The Lenovo IdeaPad U410 covers both sets of expectations quite nicely. Sponsored Review.

Engaging the Gender Gap

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Eric Sentell urges good men to teach themselves and their sons to engage with learning and with others before the gender gap becomes a chasm.

Boys to Men – ABC = BFD: The Growing Gender Gap in Education

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Men’s rates of college enrollment and graduation are sinking, and it’s only getting worse. What’s the solution?

Is a College Education Overrated?

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Is Generation Y wasting their time, going to college and occupying Wall Street?

“The deck has been stacked against boys since the early 1990′s in education.”

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This is a comment by JustAMan on the post “It Doesn’t Matter Who Wears the Pants: A Response to Hannah Rosin and The New York Times”.