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Archive for December, 2010

The Philadelphia Inquirer Reports On A Panel Of Leaders…

December 14, 2010 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

from every sector of education in the city that gathered last night at the Franklin Institute and pledged to work together to ensure quality education for all Philadelphia students.

They also report on a N.J. legislator proposing a ‘parent trigger’ for failing schools.

The Oregonian Reports On New State Data….

December 14, 2010 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

saying nearly 10,000 Oregon students reached an advanced level of English language skill last school year.

The American Council Of Trustees And Alumni….

December 13, 2010 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

look at the Big 12 schools and do show off major increases in tuition at most campuses from the 2004-2005 school year. They also show improving six year graduation rates as well.

The New York Times And LA Times Both Look At….

December 13, 2010 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

a Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation funded study that backs “value-added” analysis of teacher effectiveness.

LA Times Article link.
New York Times link.

College Related Articles For December 13, 2010…

December 13, 2010 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

The Christian Science Monitor reports on five things to not do on a college application.

The New York Times reports on a dearth of blacks going to Oxford and Cambridge.

They also report on college students from India going to the USA for a degree in order for them to look better to employees.

The News & Observer reports on campuses that build impressive and comfortable houses for the top brass at the campus.

The Detroit News reports on WSU math standards that are making a whole bunch of college students not graduate on time.

The New York Times Reports On New Challenges….

December 13, 2010 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

for Obama’s education Agenda in the face of a G.O.P.-led House.