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Archive for December, 2009

The Indy Star Reports…

December 08, 2009 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

on a homework hotline called Dial-a-tutor helping out students.

The Center For Business and Economic Research

December 07, 2009 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

has produced a report saying that for every single buck spent by Kentucky on Pre-K programs they get five bucks back in costs.

The University of Tennessee Chattanooga…..

December 07, 2009 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

is out with the 2009 UTC Student Retention and Diversity Study.

Some results from the survey:

over 80% surveyed would like internship opportunities.

Over 55% would like to study abroad.

50% say they know someone that has dropped out of college.

College Related Articles For December 10, 2009

December 07, 2009 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

The New York Times reports on Vittana.org that helps people in developing counties get loans for college.

They also report on the Troops to Teacher program.

They even report on the G.R.E. exam that is going to be getting a makeover.

The Sacramento Bee reports on A University of California labor union that is calling for the resignation of David J. Ernst that was found to be improperly reimbursed more than $150,000 when he worked for the California State University system.

The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports on Cuyahoga Community College that is even expecting a higher enrollment for the spring semester.

The Kansas City Star reports on the University of Kansas that is looking furlough employees.

The Washington Post Reports…

December 07, 2009 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

on the lack of computer access for some students even in the wealthier areas.

They also report on schools that can wind up with problems having a second year of success after big test score gains.

The AP Reports…

December 07, 2009 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

on president Obama putting 3.5 billion towards failing schools.