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Archive for June, 2010

The New York Times Reports On The New Diploma….

June 29, 2010 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

standard for high school students in the state. The new requirement for a high school degree is a passing grade of 65% on five exams.

They also report on Cherry Hill High School East that has seven students that have the valedictorian honors this year.

They even report on Pedro Santana who is principal of Middle School 391 in the Tremont neighborhood of the Bronx.

They also have up an article on the last days for “rubber rooms” for teachers in the local school district.

College Related Articles For June 28, 2010…

June 28, 2010 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

The AP reports on a 5% tuition increase at Western Kentucky University.

The Baltimore Sun reports on The College Savings Plans of Maryland that has announced this morning that fees in the plan are being cut by 20 percent starting in July.

The Herald Leader reports on Shuang “Shelly” Xu helping other kids go to college.

The Oregonian reports on fewer Oregon college students getting need-based scholarships.

The News & Observer reports on the enrollment cap for UNC campuses that has been eliminated.

The Tennessean reports on tuition increases at Tennessee colleges that are making them less attractive.

The Commercial Appeal reports on a Tennessee Tech program that helps gets people into the teaching field faster.

The AP reports on a charter high school called Urban Prep where 100% of the first graduating class is going onto college.

The USA Today has an article up on changes to the MBA admissions test that will replace essay questions with analysis questions.

The AP reports on Indiana University that is not going to be doing free college application week again.

The Sacramento Bee reports on UC faculty and librarians that have threatened a systemwide boycott of Nature Publishing Group after Nature demanded an extra $1 million a year in license fees for its electronic materials.

The LA Times Reports On Alternative Schools….

June 28, 2010 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

in the local school district that could wind up closing due to budget cuts.

The AP though reports on inner-city LA schools getting the worst of the budget cuts.

The Chicago Sun-Times Reports On 2,500 Teachers’ Certifications….

June 28, 2010 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

The Dallas Morning News Reports On 11 Schools Districts….

June 28, 2010 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

that are going to court today to defend the practice of giving out grades no less than 50.

The Union Tribune Reports On The MAAC Community Charter High School….

June 28, 2010 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

that helps high school dropouts have the chance to graduate from high school.