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Colleges and universities have been turned upside down, as have so many other institutions in American life. Colleges closed for in-person learning, and students and faculty are trying to do what they can — online.

about the ways colleges have been using so-called "big data" to predict college success and help students complete a degree and pursue their ambitions. But, it comes at a cost.

Under a Watchful Eye

The APM Reports documentary by Sasha Aslanian and Jill Barshay is called 

How Colleges are Tracking Students to Boost Graduation." It’s hosted by Stephen Smith. 

The documentary was awarded a first place national Headliners Award. 

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An APM Reports documentary by Sasha Aslanian and Jill Barshay, called "Under a Watchful Eye: How Colleges are Tracking Students to Boost Graduation."

Colleges need to get more students to graduate, and many schools are embracing a tool used by corporations and social media companies to track the clicks and movements of their customers: big data.

APM Reports documentary: 'Under a Watchful Eye'

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