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Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Schools Matter: The Kanamits of Kaplan "Serving the Poor"

Schools Matter: The Kanamits of Kaplan "Serving the Poor"

The Kanamits of Kaplan "Serving the Poor"

I don't want to pick on Kaplan too much, for it is surely not the only corporate culture devoted to "serving the poor." Fortunately, though, for many millions who were lined up to fly away on what they expected be a great educational adventure, a few hardworking Congressmen have been able to translate Kaplan's slick catalog, "To Serve the Poor:"
DON'T GET ON THAT EDU-SHIP, FOLKS --"TO SERVE THE POOR"--IT'S A COOKBOOK!

From NYTimes:
. . . .“We purchased colleges that served mostly poor students, and we have embraced that role,” Mr. Graham said. “For students with risk