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Archive for October, 2009

The Denver Post Reports…

October 27, 2009 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

on the local school district looking at certain remedies in order to fix failing schools.

The News & Observer Reports…

October 27, 2009 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

on teachers that are now using texting.

College Related Articles For October 27, 2009

October 27, 2009 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

The San Francisco Chronicle Reports on on UC Berkley profession who say the schools should not be giving the sports program money each year to cover debt. I agree with the professors on this.

The USA Today reports on banks and credit unions that offering help in order to save for college.

The New York Times reports on colleges that are being pushed to change loan system.

The Oregonian Reports on 14,000 parents, teachers, and students that wound up attending a college fair.

The Miami Herald Reports on parents in Florida who now have to pay a one time fee for the prepaid tuition plan of almost 20,000. It was under 4,500 bucks last year.

The Boston Globe reports on MIT creating a new program to help students get people skills.

The AP Reports on the University of California going for a new 1 billion dollar fund raising drive in order to make sure students who have family incomes under 70,000 pay no fees.

The Atlanta Journal Constitution Reports….

October 27, 2009 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

on Atlanta Public Schools becoming the next school district in the state to sue the state over local control of schools.

Newsweek Is Out….

October 26, 2009 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

with an interview on the role of higher education and weather you need to go to college four years to get a degree.

They also have a secondary article on colleges that are offering a degree in three year. The article says that colleges are like the automobile industry and I fully agree with them.

College Realted Articles For October 26, 2009….

October 26, 2009 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

The Washington Post reports on Federal Programs that help students succeed in college.

The Post Dispatch reports on student financial aid directors that worrying about a sudden shift to direct federal loans.

The Des Moines Register reports on the Iowa Regents looking for a 6% increase in college tuition.

The Arizona Republic reports on high school students in the “Project Lead The Way” program getting college credit for classes they take.

The Union Tribune reports on colleges that are looking to more high end dining options to keep students at college.

McClatchy News reports on pre-paid tuition plans saving big bucks.

The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports on Ohio Universities getting millions in federal stimulus dollars.

The Tennessean reports on colleges in the state still building more buildings even though budgets have been slashed.

The Oregonian has up an AP article on University of Oregon facility looking to form a union.

They also report on the Minds Matter college prep program for high-achieving, low-income students.

The News & Observer reports on top pay for some college people outpacing growth.

The Indy Star reports on 700 small clocks given out to IUPUI freshmen in order to help them graduate on time.