Thursday, July 24, 2008

education

Schools Battle Rising Gas and Food Prices

In the fall, students might face higher lunch prices and four-day school weeks. more >>

Closing the Achievement Gap

Recent reports show education reform is not so black and white. more >>

Education Reformers Tackle NCLB Flaws

They propose performance pay and national standards. more >>

Mission Accomplished, A 'Say Yes to Ed' Program Ends

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. more >>

Education Takes Back Seat to Rising Gas Prices

But a poll says education is among the top election issues. more >>

Study Says Student Reading and Math Scores Are Improving

But researchers say it is unclear whether No Child Left Behind policy deserves credit for the gains. more >>

A Deal on New GI Bill Education Benefits

Legislation is expected to clear the Senate this week. more >>

Plenty of Praise for Teach for America

The "New York Times," "Wall Street Journal," and others offer their salutes to the education organization. more >>

Interpreting Obama's Views on Education

One columnist takes a look at some of the candidate's recent speeches on education policy. more >>

3 Ways to Make College Pay for Young Entrepreneurs

Dropping out is not as popular as the success stories tell. more >>

Obama (Finally) Talks Tough on Education Policy

He calls the U.S. public-education system "morally unacceptable." more >>

Education Reacts to Senator Kennedy's Illness

Bush and Spellings offer their sympathies to their NCLB colleague. more >>

How Do You Live on a Teacher's Salary?

An E-mail I read this morning prompts that interesting question. more >>

Presidential Candidates Have Little Opportunity to Talk About Education

How each candidate would attempt to improve the American school system is difficult to ascertain. more >>

Whom the Candidates Listen to on Education

Campaign 2008. more >>

Where Clinton, Obama, and McCain Stand on Education

Campaign 2008. more >>

The Gap in Graduation Rates

At many colleges, a disparity who makes it to a diploma. more >>

The Pope Praises Catholic Educators

The pontiff offered encouragement, not ultimatums on "minimal Catholicity." more >>

Cuts in European-Language Studies

As more students study Arabic and Chinese, European-language departments are suffering cutbacks. more >>

Get With the Program

"All-inclusive" entrepreneurship programs can get you connected—and your business going. more >>

Two Teach For America Recruits Share Their Stories

Two Teach for America members confront the challenges of life in a Los Angeles high school. more >>

Why Don't More Colleges Teach Military History?

Despite its enduring public appeal, and a country at war, the subject gets little respect on campus. more >>

U.S. Aims to Tackle Inflated Graduation Rates

Initiative comes as a private report shows staggering dropout figures in many big cities. more >>

White House Adviser: 'Make Smart Sexy Again'

Operation Hope's Bryant blames the mortgage crisis in part on lack of education. more >>

New Ways to Get a Degree in Education

Options include salaried training, condensed course, and flexible schedules. more >>

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