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Georgia District May Ask Teachers to Give Back Raises
By Eddy Ramírez -
On Education
- January 7, 2009
One school district may ask for pay raises back to avoid layoffs.
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University of California to Accept Fewer Students
By Eddy Ramírez -
On Education
- January 6, 2009
Cuts and a record number of applicants will likely mean more rejections.
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Debate Over Teacher Drug Tests Spreads to West Virginia
By Eddy Ramírez -
On Education
- January 5, 2009
A judge rules that the random screenings are unconstitutional.
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More Strapped Families Relying on School Cafeterias
By Eddy Ramírez -
On Education
- December 29, 2008
The rise in students using free and reduced lunch programs puts pressure on district budgets.
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8th-Grade Algebra Requirement in California Gets Sidelined
By Eddy Ramírez -
On Education
- December 29, 2008
A judge says the state board of education acted without public input.
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Recession Forces Students to Shop Around
By Eddy Ramírez -
On Education
- December 26, 2008
A survey found that students are applying to less expensive schools and looking for scholarships.
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New Hampshire Students Could Start College at 16
By Eddy Ramírez -
On Education
- December 23, 2008
The state considers a plan that would allow students get a head start on college.
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Influential Groups Lay Out Road Map for Improving U.S. Education
By Eddy Ramírez -
Education
- December 19, 2008
A report urges states to adopt common standards so Americans can compete with other nations' students.
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Change Your Toothbrush More Often
By Eddy Ramírez -
Nation & World
- December 18, 2008
Older toothbrushes harbor bacteria and don’t clean your teeth as well.
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Leader of Chicago Schools Is Obama’s Choice for Education Secretary
By Eddy Ramírez -
On Education
- December 16, 2008
Arne Duncan strikes the right note with reformers and unions, faces daunting challenges ahead.
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Struggling With Math, Students Turn to YouTube for Help
By Eddy Ramírez -
On Education
- December 15, 2008
Free online tutorial videos develop an audience.
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American High Schools Try the International Baccalaureate Program
By Eddy Ramírez -
Education
- December 11, 2008
The rigorous program helps students get ready for college and the global workforce.
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Study: U.S. Trails Asian Countries in Math and Science
By Eddy Ramírez -
On Education
- December 9, 2008
But the study finds that math scores for American students are on the rise.
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How to Solve Our Problem With Math
By Eddy Ramírez -
Education
- December 4, 2008
Three top schools in Los Angeles use different strategies to help students score in math and science.
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Cheating on the Rise Among High School Students
By Eddy Ramírez -
On Education
- December 2, 2008
A majority of students surveyed admit cheating on a test at least once.
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Rhee Challenges Obama to Get Behind Her on School Reform
By Eddy Ramírez -
On Education
- December 2, 2008
The chancellor of D.C. schools expresses alarm about Democrats' education agenda.
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Math Teachers Struggling to Keep Up
By Eddy Ramírez -
On Education
- November 28, 2008
A study warns that many math teachers don't know the subject and are only a chapter ahead of students.
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Obama Girls Opt for a Posh Private School
By Eddy Ramírez -
On Education
- November 24, 2008
The Obamas chose a private school that educates the children of many of Washington's elite families.
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New Study Might Spell the End for Federal Reading Program
By Eddy Ramírez -
On Education
- November 21, 2008
Schools receiving federal money for reading instruction haven't made significant progress, study finds.
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America's Best Leaders: Mike Feinberg & David Levin, Knowledge is Power Program (KIPP)
By Eddy Ramírez -
Nation & World
- November 19, 2008
Raising educational expectations in under-served communities.
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America's Best Leaders: Terence Blanchard & Herbie Hancock, Musicians
By Eddy Ramírez -
Nation & World
- November 19, 2008
Their Thelonius Monk Institute of Jazz brings music education to public schools.
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Who Should Be the Nation's Next Education Chief?
By Eddy Ramírez -
On Education
- November 13, 2008
A look at the early contenders.
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Where Will the Obama Girls Go to School?
By Eddy Ramírez -
On Education
- November 11, 2008
The Obamas face a choice: public or private. How will they choose?
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Elite Public High Schools in New York City Drawing Few Minorities
By Eddy Ramírez -
On Education
- November 10, 2008
Black and Hispanic student enrollment remains low despite increased outreach and admissions test preparation.
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California Schools Are Pulled Into a Debate on Same-Sex Marriage
By Eddy Ramírez -
On Education
- November 3, 2008
Teachers union fights ads warning families their children would learn about gay marriage in schools.
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