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Archive for January, 2010

More Federal Stimulus Money Articles….

January 18, 2010 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

The News & Observer reports on Gov. Bev Perdue announcing she is looking for 470 million in federal stimulus money.

The New York Times reports on the state that may double the amount of charter schools it has in order to get up to 700 million in federal stimulus money.

The Hartford Courant reports on the state racing to finish an application to get at federal stimulus dollars.

The Des Moines Register reports on 60% of school districts in the state that support the plan that would help them get federal stimulus money.

The Oregonian reports on the state that plans to peg teacher ratings to student scores in order to get at federal stimulus money.

College Related Articles For January 18, 2010

January 18, 2010 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

The Denver Post is out with a great read looking at for-profit colleges in the state and focus now turning over to graduation rates and debt that is being racked up.

The New York Times is out with a new study out saying that typecasting may play a role as to why so many professors are liberal.

The Indy Star reports on some students taking Ivy Tech classes that are starting at 9pm.

The AP reports on University of Illinois that is going to launch Web site detail school finances.

The AP also reports on college students at Ball State University that are in a special dorm where they are learning about emerging media by immersing themselves in digital technology.

The Chicago Sun-Times reports on University of Chicago applications that have hit historic highs. Applications are up 42%.

The Baltimore Sun reports on Loyola, UMBC, and Hopkins university seeing a jump in college applications.

The New York Times reports on the state Gov. Patterson that would like to see SUNY and CUNY college system set tuition rates and not the State Legislature.

The Sacramento Bee reports on students at the California State University, Sacramento learning about green jobs.

The Washington Post reports on college students that are renting textbooks in order to save money.

The Union-Tribune reports on North County community colleges seeing enrollment increases.

The Tennessean reports on Tennessee State University that is going to start teaching housing law.

The East Valley Tribune reports on colleges in the area seeing a rise for financial aid.

The Des Moines Register Reports…

January 18, 2010 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

on weather Iowa should pay millions to help parents home school kids.

They also report on more schools in the local area that are going over to a block schedule format.

The Houston Chronicle And Dallas Morning News Out With….

January 18, 2010 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

new articles on social studies curriculum in the state.

The Houston Chronicle reports on a vote for new social studies curriculum is being delayed until March due to not finishing a review of proposed social studies standards for high school student.

The Dallas Morning News reports that history standards tilt to the right gor high school students in the state.

The Charlston Daily Mail Reports….

January 18, 2010 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

on West Virginia that is going to be starting a pilot program for high school students where they will be able to use online versions of textbooks.

The Pioneer Press Reports…

January 18, 2010 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

on over 100 school districts in the state that still do not have a new teacher contract in place.