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MDRC Is Out With a New Study Looking At….

January 26, 2012 By: Category: Uncategorized

New York City high schools. The study showcases that small schools of choice are graduating high school students at a much higher rate than other high schools in the city. The small schools of choice are even doing better on math and English regents exams.

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The National Freshman 2011 Survey Is Out….

January 26, 2012 By: Category: Uncategorized

and some highlights include:

76% of students getting selected to their first choice school which is a drop from 2010 data.

More students are taking AP course.

9.3% said they could not get financial aid at their first choice schools.

12.6% said they could not afford their first choice school.

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Education News For January 26, 2012

January 26, 2012 By: Category: Uncategorized

The Oregonian reports on Oregon colleges and universities combing community colleges for transfer students.

The Philadelphia Inquirer reports on Christie backing overhaul of New Jersey’s university system

The Education Week has an article up on some states prodding students to graduate early.

The New York Times reports on Obama wading into issue of raising the dropout age to 18 years of age.

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January 25, 2012 Education News

January 25, 2012 By: Category: Uncategorized

CNN reports on the federal student loan rate that is set to double.

The New York Times reports on public universities across the country that are increasingly turning to the private sector to build and finance on-campus dormitories.

The AP reports on a N.Y. bill would make it a felony if you get caught cheating on the SAT exam.

The AP reports on states weaken tenure rights for teachers.

The Baltimore Sun reports on the state’s student homeless population doubling in the past five years.

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January 24 2012 News Items…

January 24, 2012 By: Category: Uncategorized

The Miami Herald reports on Broward schools weighing options to meet state class size.

The Union Tribune reports on more parents demanding immersion programs to help children thrive in a global society

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Higher Education Articles For January 23, 2012

January 23, 2012 By: Category: Uncategorized

The Detroit News reports on the Kalamazoo Promise college program that works out for most students.

The AP reports on state higher education spending sees big decline.

The LA Times reports on California universities getting midyear infusion of new students.

The AP reports on colleges in Tennessee stepping up to recruit students

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