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College Related Articles For December 17 2009

December 17, 2009 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

The New York Times reports on colleges in the USA that are seeing substantially more applications for their early decision programs this year than they did last year.

They also report on a delay in Pittsburgh for a vote that would put a 1% tax on college tuition.

The Houston Chronicle reports on new college grads facing a tough job market.

The Sacramento Bee reports on a new survey finding a a higher vacancy rate in off-campus housing.

The Washington Post reports on a writing program for teachers that helps them better teach writing.

The AP reports on Indiana University saying it is lowering spending by $177M in face of 6 percent state aid cut

The Indy Star Reports…

December 17, 2009 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

on the State Board of Education in the state looking at freezing teacher pay. Doing it would save 89 million bucks.

The New York Times Reports….

December 17, 2009 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

on a coalition of teachers’ unions and local school officials mounted a legal battle against that NY Gov. over withholding money to school districts.

The Washington Post Reports…

December 17, 2009 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

on deep cuts that are coming to schools in the Prince George area.

The Chciago Sun-Times Reports….

December 17, 2009 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

on the Chicago magnet school plan getting trimmed back.

They also report on parents Wednesday demanding that a neighborhood high school be placed inside half-empty Carver Military Academy.

The Miami Herald Reports….

December 17, 2009 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

on the Broward school district and teachers union to meet over money gripes