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Archive for December, 2009

The AP Reports….

December 22, 2009 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

on a A federal judge that says he will review school programs for students learning English across Arizona.

The LA Times Reports…

December 22, 2009 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

on the United Teachers Los Angeles saying that handing new L.A. Unified campuses over to charter operators would be a violation of state law.

The News & Observer Reports….

December 22, 2009 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

on Wake County school officials extending the deadline to January 3rd for parents that would like to keep their kid in a magnet school.

College Related Articles For December 21 2009

December 21, 2009 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

The AP reports on Alex Jaeger who is 10 years old and has a full load of classes at Pittsburg State University.

The AP reports on Pittsburgh shelving for now the on the 1% tax on college tuition.

The LA Times reports on parents that are finding the CSU tuition increase is something they can’t afford.

The San Francisco chronicle reports on University of California offsetting fee increases with increased aid.

The New York Times reports on program that are trying to lure more students into digital jobs.

The Union-Tribune reports on San Diego State University that has a record high graduation rate.

The Herald Leader reports on Jessica Caldwell who is thriving in her first semester in college.

The Houston Chronicle reports on coats and perks luring top students to community colleges.

The AP reports on Sen. Randy Hopper, a Republican state senator, that is criticizing Gov. Jim Doyle’s proposal to offer two years of state grants to eligible Wisconsin Covenant scholars.

Sen. Randy Hopper

The LA Times Reports…

December 21, 2009 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

on the low bar that has been set for teachers in the local school district to have a lifetime job. The article states that tenure is handed out with little or no review of novice instructors’ ability or their students’ performance.

The Detroit News Reports…

December 21, 2009 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

on federal cash spurring Michigan lawmakers on education reforms.