during the economic downturn.

The latest study from the John J. Heldrich Center for Workforce Development is out. They say only 51% of recent college grads have a full time job right now, although 75% of them had a full time job at some point of time. Around 66% of people polled said the first job they had was at least somewhat related to the agree they got. They also say that grad students are racking up higher debt levels than non grad students.

USA Today has up a new article on students and college debt.

The NAEP is out with 2011 science exam results showing a good gain overall in exam scores.

The law school of Washington University has announced they are going to have a online Law Degree.

The LA Times reports on all L.A. Unified students that must pass college-prep courses now.

that point out letters and words on the pages, showing capital letters, etc… to students while reading a book out loud help out big time in reading skills later on in life.

The New York Times reports on community colleges offering a path to get a four year degree.

The LA Times reports on the response to the tuition plan vexing Santa Monica College leaders.

The Chicago Sun-Times reports on the Teachers union that welcomes compromise, but also says 7-hour day too long.

The New York Times has an article up on Texas schools trying to survive on a shoestring budget.

The Detroit News reports on 8 of 15 approved new charter schools will be in Detroit.

The AP reports on MSU’s business college starting online master programs.

The LA Times reports on Santa Monica College trustees postponing a two-tier fee plan.