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Archive for May, 2009

A Couple NCLB Articles Out…

May 05, 2009 By: richard.ginn Category: NCLB, No Child Left Behind, Uncategorized

Margaret Spellings who was the last Secretary of Education writes a piece for the Washington Post on increasing NAEP scores as a reason why we need to continue with the NCLB.

The AP reports on Education Secretary Arne Duncan and the president preparing for an overhaul of the NCLB Bill.

College Related Articles For May 5, 2009

May 05, 2009 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

The Oregonian reports on the state not doing much at all as the college savings plan they had took a massive fall in value last year.

The Houston Chronicle and Dallas Morning News report on the Texas Senate giving the okay to a bill that would limit tuition increases.

Around 8,000 students in the University of Wisconsin System could wind getting 310 bucks less in financial aid due to moves made by the state Legislature.

The Chicago Tribune reports on Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias defending the purchase of the SUV.

Colorado State University has now proposed a 9% tuition increase and the removal of 40 jobs.

The Arizona Republic Reports..

May 05, 2009 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

on students that are getting tutoring under the No Child Left Behind bill.

The News & Observer Reports…

May 05, 2009 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

on the local school board trying to figure out what it is going to do next on year-round schools.

The Des Moines Register…

May 05, 2009 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

reports on the state getting 257 million in federal stimulus money for schools.

College Related Articles For May 4, 2009

May 04, 2009 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

The New York Times reports on universities cutting sports teams in order to save money.

They also report on students that should read the fine print of a student loan before they sign it.

And in one extra article they have up they look at community colleges that are handing out 4-year degrees.

The Baltimore Sun reports on college grads moving back home after graduation.

They also report on colleges that have been increasing college tuition costs over the years putting as strain on families.

The Washington Post reports on an Obama Proposal that would change college aid so much that it would make Pell Grants more like an entitlement.

The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports on colleges in the state that could be getting more local students due to the downturn in the economy.

The USA Today reports on American college students trying life on Qatar campus.

The Herald Leader reports on professor John Story who conducts a college class 100% online in the virtual world of Second Life.

They also report on Berea College cutting 5 percent of jobs.

The Illinois’ Bright Start college fund loses $85 million, but still had money to buy the Treasure Alexi Giannoulias an SUV.

Neumann College is going to be changing over to the university label.