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Archive for September, 2008

Education Week Looks At A Bunch Of Research…

September 24, 2008 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

yielding clues on extra time for learning.

One study they look at looking at third, fifth, and eighth grade students in Maryland. The study found that just five days of unscheduled school closings saw a drop of 3% in standardized reading and math test. Drops in scores were less for fifth and eighth graders.

The Education Week People Report….

September 24, 2008 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

on a

The Philadelphi Inquirer Reports….

September 24, 2008 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

on Facebook profiles that could wind up causing you to not go to the college you want.

USA Today Loooking At Some Colleges….

September 24, 2008 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

like Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, Fla. that has some dorm room that will allow for pets.

Missouri’s Student Loan Authority At The End….

September 24, 2008 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

of the month is going to be around 8.5 million short on payments to the state under a $350 million plan to fund college construction projects.

Measure 58 Article…

September 24, 2008 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

The Oregonian reports on this ballot measure in the state that would prohibit schools from teaching English learners in their native language after one year in elementary school or two years in high school.