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Education Articles For May 18, 2011…

May 18, 2011 By: Category: Uncategorized

The AP reports on a new Duke University study that says students that have been exposed to lead do worse on exams.

The Post Dispatch reports on financial aid lagging behind rising college costs.

The Boston Globe reports on the Massachusetts AG that wants to see data from the University of Phoenix.

The AP reports on the University of California preparing for deep cuts.

The Sacramento Bee reports on a revised budget that softens blows for schools.

The Detroit News reports on a deal in works to restore some K-12 funds in Michigan.

They also report on Robert Bobb aiming for a smooth transition at DPS.

The Education Week reports on specialists weighing common social studies standards.

The Miami Herald reports on Broward teachers begging for their jobs.

The Tennessean reports on the internet being a way to end snow days.

The Times dispatch reports on 5 school superintendents seeking SOL flexibility.

Education News For May 17, 2011….

May 17, 2011 By: Category: Uncategorized

The Indy star reports on Purdue university looking at two years of tuition increases.

The Herald Leader reports on more people getting job-related diplomas in Kentucky.

The Denver Post reports on Federal cutbacks to Pell Grants may threaten summer classes

The Times Dispatch reports on college grads facing a fight for jobs.

The Detroit News reports on DPS manager Roberts that says ‘We are going to fix it’ when it comes to the school district.

The Miami Herald reports on more than 1,400 Broward teachers losing their jobs

The New York Times reports on a court ruling that could close some charter schools in Georgia.

The AP reports on a Wisconsin bill where teacher evaluations could be used for discipline.

The Dallas Morning News reports on most Irving area teachers that were laid off we nor fully certified.

Education Articles For May 16, 2011….

May 16, 2011 By: Category: Uncategorized

The AP reports on Sallie Mae cutting interest rates on student loans.

The Chicago Sun-Times reports on Scholarship bill to aid immigrants faces test in Illinois House.

CNN has up an article on places to get an MBA for under 50,000 in total tuition.

CNN also has up an article on female college grads earning 17% less than men do.

The Miami Herald reports on more jobs out there for today’s college grads.

The New York Times reports on online degrees coming of age in Asia.

The Tennessean reports on UT-Chattanooga offering a no-obligation program to try a teaching job.

The News & Observer reports on UNC that may turn away some students due to budget cuts.

The New York Times reports on teacher reviews will put more focus on state tests.

The Baltimore Sun reports on a school budget faceoff in the local school district.

The Detroit News reports on more area teachers that have been given layoff notices.

The Miami Herald reports on Jeb Bush’s education reform ideas drawing national attention.

The Tennessean reports on the economy prompting Tennessee schools to increase Chinese classes.

Education News For May 13, 2011…

May 13, 2011 By: Category: Uncategorized

The Dallas Morning News reports on Texas universities that would be compared against the best under legislation that passed the Texas House.

The Indy Star reports on caps urged for college tuition hikes for Indiana Public Universities.

The Tennessean Reports on the state that wants colleges in the state to produce more grads in hottest job areas.

The USA Today has an article up on Stanford University adding alumni interviews to admissions process.

The USA Today reports on on-line colleges making iPhone apps.

The Christian Science Monitor reports on Sen. Kay Hagan (D) of North Carolina that has announced the School Turnaround and Rewards (STAR) Act that will help turn around some schools with some money, but with conditions attached to the money.

The Dallas Morning News reports on the latest Dallas ISD budget plan that cuts $120 million and 2,739 positions.

The New York Times reports on teachers using social media to ask and answer questions in the classroom.

The Detroit News reports on three DPS buildings, including the school for deaf, that will stay open for the next school year.

The Miami Herald reports on thousands of high school seniors not passing the FCAT exams.

The News & Observer reports on Wake to unveil student assignment models on May 23.

The Oregonian reports on tough budget decisions going on at four school districts in the state.

The Philadelphia Inquirer reports on Philadelphia schools that lost federal and state aid.

The AP reports on Rochelle Hendricks that has now been named the Secretary of Education in New Jersey.

Education News For May 12, 2011….

May 12, 2011 By: Category: Uncategorized

The Detroit News reports on Robert Bobb that has been battling cancer for over a year.

The Post Dispatch reports on the East St. Louis School Board ceding control to state.

The Baltimore sun reports on city schools to hire 15 new administrators.

The Miami Herald reports on salary cuts coming from top people.

The New York Times reports on Public School 19 in Corona, Queens that is still using portable classrooms 16 years later.

The AP reports on The Charlotte-Mecklenburg School district that has sent layoff notices to more than 700 employees.

The AP reports on Indianapolis Public Schools getting rid of 350 teaching positions.

The LA Times reports on a 1 million funding raising goal in Beverly Hills that did not meet its goals, but did save 11 jobs.

The USA Today has an article up on oral readings helping college students comprehend difficult texts.

Education Articles For May 10, 2011…

May 10, 2011 By: Category: Uncategorized

The Sacramento Bee reports on new college grads looking at temp work to get foot in door.

The AP reports on North Dakota State University tuition that will jump 8.8 percent this fall.

The AP reports on a ‘Sesame Street’ adaptation to debut in Nigeria.

The LA Times reports on California schools bracing for a shift in extra curricular programs due to not being able to charge fees.

The Times Picayune reports on a Louisiana Senate panel approving dedicating tobacco settlement money for college scholarships.