out with a new report looking at 22 KIPP middle schools.

They found that most students going into the KIPP schools are behind on their academics.

Black students represented more than 80 percent of the student body at 10 of the sample schools they looked at while Hispanics represented more than 80 percent of the student body at 4 of the sample schools.

They did find Impacts for large majorities of the 22 KIPP middle schools included in the study that are positive in both reading and math in all four years after students enter KIPP schools.

The Chicago Tribune reports on a few college students that are suing the Illinois School of Health Careers which is a for-profit college over not being properly accredited.

The New York Times reports on law schools that are inflating grades in order to make them look more attractive in the tough job market.

The New York Times and Bloomberg are both reporting on an inquiry that i8s being sought in the practices of for-profit colleges.

The Boston Globe looks at college students that are spending summer time in the classroom due to lower costs.

The Kansas City Star reports on Commerce Bank that has teamed with Sallie Mae on new student loan product to help get rid of the college loan at a faster pace.

The AP reports on University of Oklahoma regents to mull a 4.5 pct tuition hike.

The Arizona Republic reports on the University of Phoenix resolving a federal review.

The Star Tribune reports on the U of M regents that has voted to accept cash-strapped budget.

on the local city that is seeking a new test for gifted admissions.

on the Minnesota Department of Education that is going to allow 188 students who may have misunderstood test instructions to crack open the seals of their state exams and review their answers.

on Douglas County’s new superintendent that will be Colorado’s highest-paid public-school executive and on that is entering a school district that has cut 168 teaching positions, has frozen wages and will charge for bus service.

on a state program that aims to turn around struggling Jefferson Parish schools.