Subscribe to this tag Obama Looks at Closing (and Reopening) Failing Schools
By
Zach Miners
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On Education - May 14, 2009
Administration's $5 billion plan aims to turn around some of the country's lowest-performing schools.
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Here Are the Bright Spots for Scholarships
By
Kim Clark
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Education - May 14, 2009
Despite the recession, 3 types of college students might get more and bigger scholarships this fall.
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In Politics of School Reform, Transparency Doesn't Equal Accountability
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Andrew J. Rotherham
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Opinion - May 14, 2009
Politics, lack of accountability cut knowledge's power, even if reform is what's best for the kids.
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The 15 Habits of Top College Students
By
Jeremy S. Hyman
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Lynn F. Jacobs
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Professors' Guide - May 13, 2009
Now that the semester is just about over, we thought we'd take a look back and see what makes some college students successful.
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A Plan for Parents to Shut Down Schools
By
Eddy Ramírez
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On Education - May 12, 2009
L.A. charter school operators launch a parent campaign to improve L.A.'s worst schools.
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Should All States Meet the Same Education Standards?
By
Zach Miners
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On Education - May 11, 2009
The debate over national standards in education has returned to Capitol Hill.
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Teacher Retirements Might Swamp Schools
By
Zach Miners
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Education - May 8, 2009
A wave of retirements could create a severe teacher shortage in just a few years, a new study says.
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College Presidents Challenged to Write Admissions Essays
By
Eddy Ramírez
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On Education - May 8, 2009
What happens when 10 college presidents must sit down to write an admissions essay?
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Does Education Lead to Better Health?
By
Jessica Calefati
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On Education - May 7, 2009
A new report finds that more education makes people feel more healthy.
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7 Last-Minute Strategies for Saving Your Grade
By
Jeremy S. Hyman
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Lynn F. Jacobs
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Professors' Guide - May 6, 2009
In a hole at the end of the semester? Here's some simple advice for digging yourself out of trouble.
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Los Angeles Looks at Firing Teachers
By
Zach Miners
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On Education - May 4, 2009
A controversial proposal to streamline teachers' firing raises questions.
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Urban Schools Need Better Teachers, Not Excuses, to Close the Education Gap
By
Joel I. Klein
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Opinion - May 4, 2009
The truth is that America will never fix poverty until it fixes its urban schools.
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Teachers Offer Conflicting Views on AP Program's Rapid Growth
By
Eddy Ramírez
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On Education - April 30, 2009
Most survey respondents support the program but fear less-prepared students could undermine quality.
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How Dropouts and the Achievement Gap Hurt the Economy
By
Eddy Ramírez
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On Education - April 29, 2009
2 separate studies explore the magnitude of education problems and their impact on the economy.
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10 Tips for Prepping for Final Exams
By
Jeremy S. Hyman
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Lynn F. Jacobs
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Professors' Guide - April 29, 2009
Simple advice such as the "8-hour rule" can help you boost your test scores.
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Chicago Tests a Year-Round School Schedule
By
Zach Miners
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On Education - April 28, 2009
Many Chicago elementary school students will head back to school in early August.
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Top Georgia Students Lose Assured Scholarships
By
Jessica Calefati
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On Education - April 28, 2009
Lawmakers cut 4-year awards intended to encourage valedictorians to attend in-state schools.
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Younger Students Outshine High Schoolers in Reading, Math
By
Eddy Ramírez
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Education - April 28, 2009
Federal test scores for 9-year-olds are the highest since early 1970s.
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Authorities Scour Schools for Swine Flu Cases
By
Eddy Ramírez
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On Education - April 27, 2009
Schools in California, New York, and Texas cancel classes after students test positive.
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Should the School Day Be Longer?
Opinion - April 27, 2009
Christopher Gabrieli and Frederick M. Hess debate in today's Two Takes.
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To Fix Education, School Hours and Money Need to Be Better Spent
By
Frederick M. Hess
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Opinion - April 27, 2009
If teaching is not improved, what good is keeping kids captive in crummy schools?
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Expand School Hours and You Will Expand Learning
By
Christopher Gabrieli
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Opinion - April 27, 2009
Massachusetts model shows that achievement increases and communities improve.
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Better U.S. Schools Could End Recession, Pay Off Debt to China
By
John Aloysius Farrell
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John A. Farrell - April 24, 2009
Would you like to send your kid to a great school? Or would you rather send your money to China?
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Science Outside the Classroom
Science - April 23, 2009
Museum, web and media projects engage scientific thinking.
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