reports that the number of charter schools has increased by 11% over the past year. They say that 44% of charter schools serve a minority population over 60%.

on working poor and college graduation is out. The report states that in 2005 only 6% of working poor were in college at some level, but 13% of nonworking poor are enrolled. The report also states that nonworking poor are more likely to get a college degree than working poor. working poor are more likely to not enroll full time due to work and family responsibilities. The working poor also wind up having problems meeting financial need leaving nearly a 3-4 grand gap to fill. The report also says that after six years of going to college nearly half of the working poor have a college degree.

The report counts 14% of the 24-64 population as working poor.

Recommendations they want I can agree with. They want longer hours for financial aid offices, more flexible class time hours, extend time for libraries and labs, increase exempted amount a student can earn to get a Pell Grant, and allow postsecondary education to meet the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families work requirements.

has regained some authority on policy issues such as declining enrollment figures. The state took over this school district a few years ago after they have racked up over 100 million in debt.

reports on more special education students going to schools in the Central New York area with more school districts adding special education kids into regular classrooms.

on parents who have problems that are brand new to the year-round school calender.

on a paid event for education officials. Colleges attended this meeting.