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Archive for July, 2008

The Monsanto Fund Is Giving….

July 31, 2008 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

out a 1 million, four-year grant to the Teach For America program to get more science teachers into the St. Louis school district.

The Rocky Mountain News Reports….

July 31, 2008 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

that high school juniors have posted the highest ACT scores ever at a 19.9 average.

Pennsylvania Governor’s School For Urban Teaching Article…

July 31, 2008 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

The Philadelphia Inquirer reports on this summer program in its first year that helps encourage students to become teachers in city schools. The program lasted for five weeks and has a cost of 350,000.

Wayne State University’s Board Of Governors….

July 31, 2008 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

has approved a 5.9% tuition increase for undergrad students. The was down from the 6.3% increase in an earlier plan.

The Article also says that Eastern Michigan University has approved a 7.7% tuition and fee increase.

The Dallas School Board Is….

July 31, 2008 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

looking at getting a 125 million buck loan to tide them over until more money from the state comes in.

The Baltimore Sun Reports….

July 31, 2008 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

on a new police and fire training facility that is opening up.