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Archive for February, 2006

Cheaper to go Year-Round??

February 16, 2006 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

The News & Observer reports that it would be cheaper for the taxpayers to have elementary and middle school students go to school on a year-round calendar than a traditional calendar in the Wake County area.

Tuition Costs in Colorado

February 16, 2006 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

The Rocky Mountain News reports on a plan that aims to cover the tuition costs for the first two years for poor families in the state of Colorado.

Cops Teaching Drivers Ed and a New School

February 15, 2006 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

The Atlanta Journal Constitution has two articles up. One article is on a group of people wanting cops to teach drivers ed and the other article is on a new school created for high school students.

Science and Math Survey

February 15, 2006 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

CNN reports on a new survey by Public Agenda stating that more than 50% of parents feel that science and math are properly taught in the school system.

NCLB a Failure Says Harvard University’s Civil Rights Project

February 15, 2006 By: richard.ginn Category: NCLB, No Child Left Behind, Uncategorized

The Harvard University’s Civil Rights Project now says the No Child Left Behind Bill is a failure. The report showcases changes made to the law over the past few years which they say is giving states too much flexability to call a school not bad. The report gives out changes they want to make which they say are massive and not minor.

More Applications for Some Colleges

February 14, 2006 By: richard.ginn Category: College, Uncategorized

The USA Today reports on college applications on the rise for some private colleges.