"Before we usher in a new decade and bid adieu to 2019, here’s a look back at the most popular EdSurge higher education stories of the year.
The Varsity Blues admissions scandal made headlines here and elsewhere for months, and indeed, our story about the ringleader’s international intrigues registered as one of our most-read pieces of 2019.
But our readers also showed deep interest in less sensational stories, too. They read about studies that put to the test a popular teaching theory—“growth mindset”—and a Gates-backed advising program—iPASS. They listened on our podcast to a top writing instructor explain why today’s students struggle to write well. And they flocked to a column about how prestigious universities have the advantage when it comes to attracting students to online graduate programs." …
https://www.edsurge.com/news/2019-12-26-top-edsurge-higher-education-stories-of-2019