Professor/Parent Advises Others To Use Rankings Cautiously

Students and parents across America flock to newsstands this time of year to snap up copies of the latest U.S. News and World Report “America’s Best Colleges” guide — hoping for a cutting-edge tool to help carve out the perfect set of educational choices. My honest advice to those using the guide is this: It can be useful, but wield it carefully, as it represents a double-edged sword that students, parents and education leaders use to their advantage or at their peril. Read more at:
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