Saturday, November 28, 2009

education

Swine Flu Blamed in School Principal's Death

New York City closes additional schools to keep the virus from spreading. more >>

Technology Could Close Public Education Gaps by Extending Best Teachers' Reach

Money and time in class aren't the problems. Finding ways to share the best teachers is. more >>

Obama Looks at Closing (and Reopening) Failing Schools

Administration's $5 billion plan aims to turn around some of the country's lowest-performing schools. more >>

Here Are the Bright Spots for Scholarships

Despite the recession, 3 types of college students might get more and bigger scholarships this fall. more >>

In Politics of School Reform, Transparency Doesn't Equal Accountability

Politics, lack of accountability cut knowledge's power, even if reform is what's best for the kids. more >>

A Plan for Parents to Shut Down Schools

L.A. charter school operators launch a parent campaign to improve L.A.'s worst schools. more >>

Should All States Meet the Same Education Standards?

The debate over national standards in education has returned to Capitol Hill. more >>

Teacher Retirements Might Swamp Schools

A wave of retirements could create a severe teacher shortage in just a few years, a new study says. more >>

College Presidents Challenged to Write Admissions Essays

What happens when 10 college presidents must sit down to write an admissions essay? more >>

Does Education Lead to Better Health?

A new report finds that more education makes people feel more healthy. more >>

Sex, Education, and the Income Gap - US News and World Report

Los Angeles Looks at Firing Teachers

A controversial proposal to streamline teachers' firing raises questions. more >>

Urban Schools Need Better Teachers, Not Excuses, to Close the Education Gap

The truth is that America will never fix poverty until it fixes its urban schools. more >>

Teachers Offer Conflicting Views on AP Program's Rapid Growth

Most survey respondents support the program but fear less-prepared students could undermine quality. more >>

How Dropouts and the Achievement Gap Hurt the Economy

2 separate studies explore the magnitude of education problems and their impact on the economy. more >>

Chicago Tests a Year-Round School Schedule

Many Chicago elementary school students will head back to school in early August. more >>

Top Georgia Students Lose Assured Scholarships

Lawmakers cut 4-year awards intended to encourage valedictorians to attend in-state schools. more >>

Younger Students Outshine High Schoolers in Reading, Math

Federal test scores for 9-year-olds are the highest since early 1970s. more >>

Authorities Scour Schools for Swine Flu Cases

Schools in California, New York, and Texas cancel classes after students test positive. more >>

Should the School Day Be Longer?

Christopher Gabrieli and Frederick M. Hess debate in today's Two Takes. more >>

To Fix Education, School Hours and Money Need to Be Better Spent

If teaching is not improved, what good is keeping kids captive in crummy schools? more >>

Expand School Hours and You Will Expand Learning

Massachusetts model shows that achievement increases and communities improve. more >>

Better U.S. Schools Could End Recession, Pay Off Debt to China

Would you like to send your kid to a great school? Or would you rather send your money to China? more >>

Science Outside the Classroom

Museum, web and media projects engage scientific thinking. more >>

Obama Wrong on D.C. School Vouchers and Hypocritical, Just Like Congress

The program gave desperate parents a shot at quality education for their children. more >>

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