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North Carolina Keeps Its Community Colleges Illegal Immigrants Ban
By Eddy Ramírez -
On Education
- August 18, 2008
Critics say the temporary decision was politically motivated.
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Schools Issue Laptops to Eighth Graders
By Eddy Ramírez -
On Education
- August 18, 2008
Are young students responsible enough for laptop computers?
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'End-of-Course' Exams Catching On
By Eddy Ramírez -
On Education
- August 15, 2008
Critics contend that another standardized test is at least one too many.
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Scores Drop Slightly on ACT
By Eddy Ramírez -
On Education
- August 13, 2008
More high school students are taking the test, which is a graduation requirement in some states.
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Should Colleges Enroll Illegal Immigrants?
By Eddy Ramírez -
Education
- August 7, 2008
A new front line in the immigration debate: access to higher education.
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California at the Front of Education Trends
By Eddy Ramírez -
On Education
- July 29, 2008
Requires eighth-grade algebra, says no to climate change instruction.
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Schools Battle Rising Gas and Food Prices
By Eddy Ramírez -
Education
- July 24, 2008
In the fall, students might face higher lunch prices and four-day school weeks.
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Education Reformers Tackle NCLB Flaws
By Eddy Ramírez -
On Education
- July 17, 2008
They propose performance pay and national standards.
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New Head of Teacher's Union Attacks NCLB
By Eddy Ramírez -
On Education
- July 15, 2008
Education secretary reacts.
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College Board Cancels One School's AP Scores After Cheating Scandal
By Eddy Ramírez -
On Education
- July 11, 2008
Students protest, worrying about their college prospects.
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NCLB May Boost Science Scores, Too, Study Says
By Eddy Ramírez -
On Education
- July 11, 2008
Findings counter critics who say focus on math and reading is at the expense of other subjects.
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Food Costs Driving Up School Meal Prices
By Eddy Ramírez -
On Education
- July 10, 2008
Students and families should expect to absorb the extra costs.
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Mission Accomplished, A 'Say Yes to Ed' Program Ends
By Eddy Ramírez -
On Education
- July 9, 2008
A millionaire philanthropist has kept a promise he made 17 years ago and helped a group of mostly low-income children with special needs attend college.
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Spellings Blasts Reading First Cuts
By Eddy Ramírez -
On Education
- July 3, 2008
The Education Secretary also softened NCLB rules.
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Education Takes Back Seat to Rising Gas Prices
By Eddy Ramírez -
On Education
- June 27, 2008
But a poll says education is among the top election issues.
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More High School Kids Take College Classes
By Eddy Ramírez -
Education
- June 26, 2008
Many think that this "dual enrollment" will help them get into a selective college.
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Study Says Student Reading and Math Scores Are Improving
By Eddy Ramírez -
On Education
- June 24, 2008
But researchers say it is unclear whether No Child Left Behind policy deserves credit for the gains.
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High School Grades and SAT: Still Best Predictor of College Success, Study Says
By Eddy Ramírez -
On Education
- June 18, 2008
But the switch to the writing test format "did not substantially change" the test's ability to forecast first-year college performance.
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Sharpton and Klein, Education's Odd Couple
By Eddy Ramírez -
On Education
- June 12, 2008
Their new Education Equality Project aims to fix the nation's most troubled schools.
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High School Pranks and Punishment
By Eddy Ramírez -
On Education
- June 11, 2008
High school students in Connecticut, Florida, and Minnesota penalized for their senior pranks.
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Asian-Americans Struggle, Too, Study Says
By Eddy Ramírez -
On Education
- June 10, 2008
The stereotype of the high-achieving Asian-American student can have a dangerous impact.
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States Take Aim at Abusive Teachers
By Eddy Ramírez -
On Education
- June 9, 2008
Colorado, Florida, Kentucky, and South Carolina consider new sex abuse laws.
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High School Flunks in Florida But Aces the Ivy League
By Eddy Ramírez -
On Education
- June 4, 2008
Principal criticizes the test-driven state accountability system.
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Arkansas School Considers a 4-Day School Week
By Eddy Ramírez -
On Education
- June 3, 2008
Plus, a deportation-bound valedictorian in California and more Phys Ed in Florida.
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Obama (Finally) Talks Tough on Education Policy
By Eddy Ramírez -
On Education
- May 30, 2008
He calls the U.S. public-education system "morally unacceptable."
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