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JupiterJazz

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    Comment #3610909

    I feel like the only way entrepreneurs can do good is to provide services for students and not for teachers. Stuff like khanacademy.com and teamtreehouse.com Sell to the learner no…

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    Comment #3555351

    Give it time. With the direction healthcare costs are going it's just a matter of time before the hate enters the profession. Soon people will see doctors, nurses, and administrato…

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    Comment #3209974

    I'd rather be "booted" than handed a $2000 cell phone bill.

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    Comment #3183863

    I've had a lot of success with the tutorials at thenewboston.com The instructor there explains everything in a very ELI5 (explain like im 5) manner and tone and it works very well …

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    Comment #3154434

    The only reason the idea of dropping out is getting so much traction is because of the debt that's now required to get a degree. I haven't seen anyone defending college reconcile t…

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    Comment #3086473

    It seems that they are serving the wrong customers. Most edu startups try to sell to parents, teachers, or administrators. Sell directly to the student. Thats one reason I think Kh…

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    Comment #3064596

    Don't forget that the for-profit colleges get 99% of their income from government financial aid. They don't have to serve their customers well; they just have to do the minimum amo…

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    Comment #3064550

    There is only so high in quality a product can get. How much better is a $1,000,000 car vs a $1,000 car? They both get you from A to B. Sure one might be a little faster but in ter…

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    Comment #3064439

    Why would it be in the interest of private schools to hoard their products from me? I only make $18000 (about half the median wage) and food companies don't price me out of the mar…

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    Comment #3064421

    Are you kidding me? Parents will give their money to the schools who do a good job and will stop giving money to schools that do a bad job.

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