Changes In College Aid
CNN reports on changes made to high school students and course rigor when it comes to getting some college aid
Archive for May, 2006
Teachers Split On Calendar Shift
The News & Observer reports that teachers are split on the calendar shift. One in five said that they would not like to teach if the calendar shift occured
Alternative Routes For Special Education Teachers
The Education Week people report on alternative routes that special education teachers are using to relieve shortages worsened by NCLB.
New, Sad Poll
CNN reports on a new study that states that 33% of people ages 18-24 in a new poll can not locate Louisiana on a map. Less than 30% feel it is important to know loacations in the news and only 14% feel it is a necessary skill to learn a foreign language. SAD, really sad.
Using Real World Examples In Class
The Baltimore Sun reports on a middle school teacher that uses real world examples in the math class to make math fun.
More Towards College
The Boston Globe reports on a new Massachusetts Institute for a New Commonwealth study saying that parents in the New England states are putting an increasing portion of family income towards college.
