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Education News For July 5, 2011

July 05, 2011 By: Category: Uncategorized

The AP reports that Yale University has raised almost 4 billion bucks. The money that was raised will make the music school tuition free.

The Baltimore Sun reports on nearly 75,000 signatures signed for referendum against lower tuition for illegal immigrants.

The Star Tribune reports on two U of M schools consider switching to private-funding only.

The Philadelphia Inquirer reports on the Philadelphia Futures group that helps get students into college.

The Union-Tribune reports on surprise state legislation that could prompt some teacher layoffs to be rescinded and throw school budgets into disarray.

The Sacramento Bee reports on high state test scores as funding spent per student has down.

The Tennessean reports on local schools teaming up with Vanderbilt to help teach science.

The Chicago Sun-Times reports on weather 25 million spent for cops each year in the local high schools is too much.

The Dallas Morning News reports on School administrators that are concerned about new STAAR testing that could easily take up 45 days out of a 180- school year.

The New York Times reports on The National Education Association on Monday that has affirmed for the first time that evidence of student learning must be considered in the evaluations of school teachers around the country.

July 1, 2011 education news..

July 01, 2011 By: Category: Uncategorized

The Detroit News reports on a court striking down a Michigan ban on race in college admissions.

The Detroit News reports on the Michigan Senate tightening teacher tenure rules.

The L.A. Times reports on the local school board approving a budget.

The News & Observer reports on the Wake County graduation up.

Education News June 30, 2011…

June 30, 2011 By: Category: Uncategorized

The federal government has come out with a list of the highest and lowest cost colleges in the USA.

The Detroit News reports on What is a fair way to evaluate the effectiveness of teachers.

The Baltimore Sun reports on lower MSA test scores for the local area.

The Chicago Sun-Times reports on struggling Chicago public high schools to get millions in federal money.

The Philadelphia Inquirer reports on school unions not willing to budge for budget.

Education News For June 29, 2011…

June 29, 2011 By: Category: Uncategorized

The USA Today reports on Universities turning to outsourced instructors.

The Sacramento Bee reports on tuition increases likely due to budget cuts.

The AP reports on a 7.7% tuition to increase at NH community colleges.

The LA Times reports on UC fearing talent loss to deeper pockets.

The Baltimore Sun reports on the Baltimore International College that will lose accreditation in August.

The Detroit News reports on merit exam scores improving, but still showing weakness in the Detroit area.

The Dallas Morning News reports on $4 billion cut from Texas schools in finance plan passed by the Texas Legislature.

The News & Observer reports on Wake schools that will not grow their school day by 10 minutes each day in the fall.

The Philadelphia Inquirer reports on schools that are a key to keeping young families in Philadelphia.

The Union-Tribune reports on the local board that is going to lay off hundreds.

A Couple Education Articles For June 28, 2011…

June 28, 2011 By: Category: Uncategorized

The News & Observer reports on 14,000 families joining online test of Wake assignment plan.

The Philadelphia Inquirer reports on local schools posting test-score gains again.

Education News For June 27, 2011…

June 27, 2011 By: Category: Uncategorized

The Miami Herald reports on a Researcher to study whether Bright Futures scholarships work.

The Times Dispatch reports on students seeking job skills can pay thousands more at for-profit schools.

The Washington Post reports on parents that are rushing to apply for D.C. private school vouchers

The New York Times reports on San Diego schools that fear larger classroom sizes will hurt education.

The LA Times reports on a new policy in the local school district where homework will count for no more than 10 of a students final grade.

The Sacramento Bee reports on six-figure pensions soaring for California administrators.

The Chicago Sun-Times reports on ISAT scores on the rise.

The Dallas Morning News reports on a 90% cut in a merit pay plan for teachers in Texas.

The Indy Star reports on summer school for local students.