is out with a brand new report looking at high school graduation rates. It is a fully data filled report.

The report says that in big cities they are making big gains in closing the graduation rate gap.

out with a look at the High School exit exam the state has.

In this look they wanted to see graduation differences between students that did not have to take the exam and students that in the past few years that did have to take it.

The report says that the introduction of the exit exam has caused graduation rates to drop in the state with girls and minority students having the biggest drop in graduation rates.

The LA Times reports on this high school student that could attend the Oxford Tradition 2009 program, but needs some extra cash raised in order to pay for the flight and have some spending cash.

The AP looks at the “SAT optional” trend and weather or not if it is going to stay.

USA Today reports on public universities facing big tuition increases.

Illinois Lawmakers are looking to crack down on unsolicited credit card applications they say can lure students into debt and make others vulnerable to identity theft.

UConn has passed new rules stating how long a retired person can work at the school.

The Hartford Courant reports on plan to allow students to easily move credits in the Connecticut State University system.

The Mercury News reports on Community Colleges in the state and growth being so big students are getting shut out of classes.

Wayne State University is looking for a 3% hike in tuition for medical students.

on the local school board trying to figure out why students are leaving high school.

on federal stimulus money putting teachers in a layoff limbo.