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Despite push for early education programs, preschool funding drops
Source: wcsh6.com Posted By: Len WIS...4012 days ago
Campus: Not specified
A newly released education study shows an unprecedented drop in state spending on preschool programs last year. The report comes just months after President Obama called universal preschool....
Education reform is at a standstill in the Statehouse
Source: thegazette.com Posted By: Bailey COS...4014 days ago
Campus: Not specified
Education reform is at a standstill in the Statehouse with the politically rocky issue of teacher evaluations one of the main stumbling blocks. Specifically, Gov. Terry Branstad’s education....
A Texas Battle Over Higher Education
Source: onpoint.wbur.or Posted By: Jason BRI...4014 days ago
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The New York Times: Questioning the Mission of College – “Do we want our marquee state universities to behave more like job-training centers, judged by the number of students they speed toward....
College students rally for education funding
Source: statesmanjourna Posted By: Jason BRI...4017 days ago
Campus: Not specified
The amount of college debt was scrawled onto yellow balloons as hundreds of students Thursday marched to the state Capitol, advocating for more funding for higher education. The crowds chanted,....
Two education bills deferred in Senate committee
Source: nola.com Posted By: Jacky SIL...4017 days ago
Campus: Not specified
Two bills, one dealing with higher education scholarships and the other dealing with East Baton Rouge Parish schools were deferred in the Senate Education Committee on Thursday. Baton Rouge....
House passes higher education bill that funds tuition freezes
Source: startribune.com Posted By: Ronny FLI...4017 days ago
Campus: Not specified
A budget bill that would freeze undergraduate tuition at the state’s public colleges and universities earned swift passage Thursday in the Minnesota House. Lawmakers from both parties praised....
‘Nation at Risk’ warned of shortcomings in US education 30 years ago, still resonates today
Source: Washington Post Posted By: Ronny FLI...4018 days ago
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U.S. students are falling behind their international rivals. Young people aren’t adept at new technology. America’s economy will suffer if schools don’t step up their game. “A Nation at Risk,”....
Online testing problems worry state education officials
Source: minnesota.publi Posted By: Len WIS...4018 days ago
Campus: Not specified
About a half-dozen Minnesota school districts ran into problems Wednesday when they tried to administer online assessment tests. Some state education officials some fear the testing delays....
Cities Look To Attract Residents By Paying Their Student Loans
Source: latino.foxnews. Posted By: Cat BEC...4019 days ago
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Looking to pay off your student loans? Then why not move to Niagara Falls, N.Y.? The small city in upstate New York is offering a surprising incentive to attract new residents. Facing a....
Assets soar in 529 college-savings plans
Source: L. A. Times Posted By: Maxcy JON...4020 days ago
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Assets in 529 college-savings plans are soaring as American families search for ways to offset rising college costs and crushing student-loan debt. As of year-end 2012, investors had more....
Obama's day: Education, diplomacy, outreach
Source: USA Today Posted By: Billy TAM...4020 days ago
Campus: Not specified
President Obama honors education, engages in Middle East diplomacy, and continues his outreach to the Senate throughout the day Tuesday. This afternoon, Obama honors the 2013 National Teacher....
Education digest: Gap in college readiness, Md. student won’t stand for Pledge of Allegiance
Source: Washington Post Posted By: Billy TAM...4021 days ago
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Heads up, high schools: Your graduates may not be as ready for college as you think they are. New survey results from the ACT assessment organization, released last week, show a disconnect....
Duncan spells out education agenda to Congress
Source: Washington Post Posted By: Anna CEC...4021 days ago
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Education Secretary Arne Duncan detailed his upcoming education agenda in testimony last week before the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and....
Fla. Gov. to sign sweeping education bill
Source: miamiherald.com Posted By: Mary PER...4021 days ago
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Florida Gov. Rick Scott planned to sign a sweeping education bill Monday that changes tough graduation standards, while also setting the stage for the University of Florida to take the lead in....
Blackstone founder creates $300M China scholarship
Source: Yahoo News Posted By: Johnnie RIM...4022 days ago
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A U.S. private equity tycoon announced Sunday the establishment of a $300 million endowed scholarship program in China for students from around the world, and billed it as a rival to the prestigious....
Students rally to support adult education programs
Source: L. A. Times Posted By: Johnnie RIM...4025 days ago
Campus: Not specified
A group of adult education students held a rally Wednesday to demand greater funding for adult education programs. About 30 members of the group United Adult Students gathered at the Evans....
Education advocate Michelle Rhee fends off accusations
Source: L. A. Times Posted By: Johnnie RIM...4025 days ago
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Michelle Rhe, head of an influential education advocacy group that backs using student test scores to evaluate teachers, this week fended off accusations that she failed to pursue evidence of....
Japan Tops New Asian University Ranking
Source: New York Times Posted By: Renee HIC...4026 days ago
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Times Higher Education has published its first university ranking focusing on Asia. While it includes the Middle East, South Asia and Turkey, its standout performers were all East Asian economic....
Boston-area college students among injured in Marathon bombings
Source: bostonglobe.com Posted By: Renee HIC...4027 days ago
Campus: Not specified
Several college students from around the region were among those injured in the Boston Marathon explosions, administrators said Tuesday, as the schools prepared for a difficult week in the wake....
Oregon higher education stands to get powerful new overseer
Source: oregonlive.com Posted By: Benny Penito..4028 days ago
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Higher education in Oregon is about to get a new boss, and what the heck do you think they're planning to call the new board that would control public universities, community colleges and college....
