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For Profit Colleges CROP

May 29, 2013 For-Profit Colleges, June 4, 2013

Whistleblowers speak out about for-profit colleges, and the fact that the majority of their income now comes from taxpayer dollars in the form of federally backed student aid. The number of for-profit colleges in the United States rose dramatically during the recession, as did the number of American returning to school, hoping a college degree would help their jobs prospects. But former students say the degree was not worth the price. Dan Rather Reports airs Tuesdays at 8pm ET on AXS TV. “For Profit Colleges” airs June 4, 2013.

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March 20, 2013 College on the Cheap, March 26, 2013

Building a better college, at a fraction of the price. Two California entrepreneurs say they have the answer to an affordable higher education. Also, a rapidly growing population of pythons in Florida. Dan Rather Reports airs Tuesdays at 8pm ET on AXS TV. “College on the Cheap” airs March 26, 2013

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Afghan BrideCROP

February 13, 2013 The Price of an Afghan Bride, February 19, 2013

An encore presentation of our award-winning “Price of an Afghan Bride.” One of Afghanistan’s few women scholars, a young writer and poet, is about to be unwillingly sold for marriage. Also, waiting for reinforcements in Kandahar. Dan Rather Reports airs Tuesdays at 8pm ET on AXS TV.

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TestingCROP

February 06, 2013 Teaching to the Test, February 12, 2013

Saying it’s a waste of time, teachers in Seattle refuse to give standardized test to high schoolers because the tests don’t effectively assess students and educators don’t want their evaluations tied to a faulty test. The move receives widespread support across the nation. Dan Rather Reports airs Tuesdays at 8pm ET on AXS TV.

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September 12, 2012 College on the Cheap, September 18, 2012

Building a better college, at a fraction of the price. Two California entrepreneurs say they have the answer to an affordable higher education. Also, a rapidly growing population of pythons in Florida. Dan Rather Reports airs Tuesdays at 8pm and 11pm ET on AXS TV.

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