National Public Radio, Marketplace, and The World have done some solid investigative journalism with College Funding and the challenges it poses.
Below I have linked several of these podcasts. They run in length from 4:00 to 7:00. We will be listening to some of them in our 15 minute Economics warm ups. If you would like to dig deeper; I’ve provided extra credit options. Specific assignment and due dates are linked below with each corresponding podcast. Extra credit assignments will count as a 3% bump on Marking Period Grade. For full credit the assignment must be thoroughly completed and turned in at the beginning of class on the date noted. If you aren’t going to dig in deep on this – don’t bother to do it.
Please make sure to LISTEN to the podcasts. While NPR often provides a partial text and transcript of the show – its quality comes through when you listen to it. Finally, my suggestion is that you listen to each podcast two times – once for notes and once without – you’ll do a better job on the assignment and gain more from the experience. Also, for the ones that you find particularly informative – sit down with Mom and Dad, listen together and talk about the topic…it is essential that Mom and Dad are also educated on the challenges of college funding. These podcasts will help to make that happen. Continue reading
