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By
Jessica Calefati
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Education - September 16, 2009
The Aldine Independent School District is this year's winner of the Broad Prize in Urban Education.
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Chicago Schools' Plan to Protect Students
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Zach Miners
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On Education - September 15, 2009
After 37 students were killed last school year, the city spends millions to protect at-risk students.
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Moving Toward a New Vision of Education
Science - September 15, 2009
Research seeks new ways for schools to take full advantage of the potential of new technologies.
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10 Questions to Ask Yourself the First Week of Classes
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Jeremy S. Hyman
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Lynn F. Jacobs
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Professors' Guide - September 9, 2009
Decisions in the first week of college courses can affect your grades at the end of the semester.
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'Reading Rainbow' Turns Its Last Page
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Zach Miners
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On Education - September 3, 2009
The demise of the beloved children's show might have more to do with philosophy than with money.
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What's New in College Financial Aid?
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Lynn F. Jacobs
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Jeremy S. Hyman
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Professors' Guide - September 3, 2009
An economics professor explains 6 ways college financial aid is improving.
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Recovery Act Helps Schools, but Not Enough
By
Zach Miners
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On Education - September 1, 2009
School administrators want more flexibility from the stimulus bill, a new survey says.
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10 Signs You’re in Trouble at College
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Jeremy S. Hyman
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Lynn F. Jacobs
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Professors' Guide - August 27, 2009
It can be hard to know if you're struggling more than you should be. Here's how to tell.
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Most Diverse Class of Students Ever Sits for SAT
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Zach Miners
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On Education - August 27, 2009
Minority participation rate for the exam was at an all-time high, but average scores varied widely.
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Schwarzenegger's Big Plans for Calif. Schools
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Zach Miners
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On Education - August 25, 2009
The governor is proposing sweeping reforms to get more federal funds. Some say he's going too far.
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15 Secrets of Getting Good Grades in College
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Lynn F. Jacobs
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Jeremy S. Hyman
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Professors' Guide - August 19, 2009
Picking the right courses (and actually going to them) can boost your college GPA.
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Using Technology as Our Teacher
By
Mortimer Zuckerman
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Education - August 19, 2009
Examining a new, dynamic way of teaching students.
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Best Tech for the Collegebound
By
David LaGesse
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Money - August 19, 2009
Outfitting a collegiate with the right tools doesn't have to be expensive—or confusing.
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Arne Duncan, Al Sharpton, and Newt Gingrich Join Forces
By
Zach Miners
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On Education - August 17, 2009
The 3 gents will tour cities to drum up support for President Obama's school reforms.
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Evolution Teaching 'Improving' in Schools, Report Says
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Zach Miners
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On Education - August 14, 2009
But researchers say supporters of creationism aim to undermine it through jargon.
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D.C. Prepares to Offer STD Tests to All High School Students
By
Zach Miners
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On Education - August 13, 2009
Students will have the option to take the test without their parents' consent.
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Why Does Diversity Matter at College Anyway?
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Jeremy S. Hyman
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Lynn F. Jacobs
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Professors' Guide - August 12, 2009
8 ways meeting and working with different people in college can help you in the future.
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Virtual School Hopes to Offer Welcoming Community for Gays
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Zach Miners
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On Education - August 7, 2009
The first online school for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender students might open next year.
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Court Says Yes to English-Only Tests
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Zach Miners
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On Education - August 6, 2009
A California court ruling approves testing students only in English—even those still learning it.
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When Does Physical Restraint Become Abuse?
By
Jessica Calefati
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Education - August 5, 2009
The tale of an autistic student in Massachusetts shows the issues that come with restraint practices.
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10 Tips for Whipping the Math Requirement
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Lynn F. Jacobs
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Jeremy S. Hyman
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Professors' Guide - August 5, 2009
You have to do it to graduate; here's how to make it easier on yourself.
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Is Teach for America Costing Experienced Teachers Their Jobs?
By
Zach Miners
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On Education - July 31, 2009
Some administrators and critics of the program say it's to blame when older teachers get pink slips.
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The Race Is on for School Reform
By
Zach Miners
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On Education - July 30, 2009
A new federal program lets states compete for a piece of $4.35 billion if they commit to change.
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