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Archive for January, 2012

January 25, 2012 Education News

January 25, 2012 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

CNN reports on the federal student loan rate that is set to double.

The New York Times reports on public universities across the country that are increasingly turning to the private sector to build and finance on-campus dormitories.

The AP reports on a N.Y. bill would make it a felony if you get caught cheating on the SAT exam.

The AP reports on states weaken tenure rights for teachers.

The Baltimore Sun reports on the state’s student homeless population doubling in the past five years.

January 24 2012 News Items…

January 24, 2012 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

The Miami Herald reports on Broward schools weighing options to meet state class size.

The Union Tribune reports on more parents demanding immersion programs to help children thrive in a global society

Higher Education Articles For January 23, 2012

January 23, 2012 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

The Detroit News reports on the Kalamazoo Promise college program that works out for most students.

The AP reports on state higher education spending sees big decline.

The LA Times reports on California universities getting midyear infusion of new students.

The AP reports on colleges in Tennessee stepping up to recruit students

Education News For January 19, 2012

January 19, 2012 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

The LA Times reports on an alternative UC tuition plan that could go into place where tuition is abolished, but replaced with post-graduation payments equaling 5% of their income for 20 years.

The Sacramento Bee reports on Gov. Jerry Brown that plans to call for less statewide testing and expanding lessons beyond math and English during his annual State of the State address.

The Atlanta Journal Constitution reports on a tough Cobb school budget could mean fewer teachers and school days.

Education News For January 17 2012.

January 17, 2012 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

The LA Times reports on a California budget plan would that would raise the bar for Cal Grant financial aid.

The Post Dispatch reports on the Illinois college savings plan that is $560 million short.

The AP reports on Ohio that has 840,000 students getting school lunch aid.

The AP reports on the recession slowing growth in public prekindergarten.

Education News For January 16, 2012

January 16, 2012 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

The Detroit News reports on medical schools seeking more body donations.

The New York Times reports on California leading the nation in unaccredited schools while enforcement is lax.

The Union Tribune reports on new presidents at California State University campuses that would be paid salaries benchmarked against the average pay of their counterparts at comparable public universities under a policy that will be considered by the system’s governing board Jan. 25.

The Des Moines Register has an article up on The Iowa Legislature and of the state’s institutions of higher education that are working together to provide about $1.3 million in additional financial aid support for Iowa National Guard members.

The Tennessean reports on new tougher math and reading standards in the state.