July 14, 2010
News Analysis: Higher-Education Misperceptions, Myths, and the Media
A New York Times headline that appeared late last week was shocking: "Colleges Spend More on Recreation Than Class." It also wasn't true. The Times corrected it, but not before other outlets picked up the story. And even the resulting story, with the new headline "Share of College Spending for Recreation Is Rising," misinterpreted the report it cited.
The report, "Trends in College
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