Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Eddy Ramírez

Will Kids Spend More Time in the Classroom?

Districts are unlikely to lengthen school year as recession forces many to consider 4-day school week. more >>

Duncan Chides South Carolina Governor for Refusing Education Stimulus Dollars

The state's legislature has worked up a budget that relies on the $700 million the state could get. more >>

Obama Details Plan for Overhauling Education

The president called on states to open more charter schools, expand teacher merit pay, and raise academic standards. more >>

Congress Could End Vouchers in D.C.

A bill could end the nation's only federally funded school choice voucher program. more >>

Schools Crack Down on Boundary Hopping

Sending your child to a school outside the district where you live can lead to arrest or a $5,000 fine. more >>

Obama's Remarks on Education Get Mixed Reviews

Pundits react to the president's plan to improve public schools with skepticism and lukewarm praise. more >>

Should Middle Schools Be More Like High Schools?

Florida middle schools offer advanced high school courses, and not everyone likes it. more >>

University of California Asks Applicants to Show Proof of Extracurriculars

UC officials conduct random checks to make sure students tell the truth in their applications. more >>

How to Spend $100 Billion on Education

The stimulus money could help pay for college, Head Start, and special ed but not construction. more >>

How Much Construction Money Would Your School District Lose?

See exactly how your school district would lose after the Senate's cuts to the stimulus bill. more >>

What's the Best Way to Make Teachers?

A study says teachers who take alternative routes into classrooms have the same impact on students. more >>

Education Spending Is Major Sticking Point in Stimulus Talks

Lawmakers will have to debate the merits of school construction funds and additional aid to states in final negotiations. more >>

Study Finds Grade Inflation at Some Georgia High Schools

Some high schools award A's to students who can't pass a standardized subject test. more >>

What Arne Duncan Thinks of No Child Left Behind

The new education secretary talks about the controversial law and financial aid forms. more >>

Maryland Ranks No. 1 in AP Tests Success

Minority students continue to have lower participation and success rates in Advanced Placement program. more >>

Arne Duncan: The Lesson Plan for Education

Can the new education secretary's hands-on style jumpstart nationwide school reform? more >>

Ohio Considers Making ACT Test Graduation Requirement

Gov. Ted Strickland also wants to require community service, a senior thesis, and end-of-course exams. more >>

Transit Official Named Chicago Schools Chief

Education Secretary Arne Duncan supports his replacement, but others criticize his lack of experience. more >>

Best High Schools Send Students to Science Semifinals

Semifinalists in the Intel Science Talent Search hail from top high schools in New York, California, Virginia. more >>

The Federal Bailout Plan for Schools

Proposed federal stimulus includes $141 billion for school construction, K-12 programs, Pell grants. more >>

Obama's Education Secretary Pick Gets Ready for Confirmation

Arne Duncan will likely sail through Senate confirmation hearing. more >>

Bush Makes Last Push on Education

The outgoing president urges Congress to renew the NCLB education law. more >>

State Budget Woes Could Lead to Shorter School Year

California considers shortening the school year by 5 days to save money. more >>

California Supreme Court to Take On Discounted Tuition for Illegal Immigrants

The outcome of the case could influence other states' tuition policies for illegal immigrants more >>

College Board Says, 'Arrivederci, AP Italian'

Italian-American group falls short of raising enough money to save the Advanced Placement course. more >>

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