Friday, November 13, 2009

Best High Schools

Keeping Count of Students Who Drop Out

The new push for graduation rate standards might help more kids finish high school

Posted May 16, 2008
Thomas Schroeder dropped out of his Palm Beach, Fla., high school but is pursuing his GED certificate.

Thomas Schroeder dropped out of his Palm Beach, Fla., high school but is pursuing his GED certificate. (John Loomis for USN&WR)

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U.S. NEWS EDUCATION HEADLINES

Muslim Students Hold Forum at Syracuse

After the Fort Hood shootings, Syracuse's Muslim Student Association wanted a discussion.

Gates to Speak at Georgia's Fall Graduation

The defense secretary, who is a former university president, will address the graduates in December.

Female Student Wants to Be Mr. Yale

Yale has its first-ever female contestant in the Mr. Yale contest.

Coming Soon: The New High School Rankings

Our third annual listings of the best high schools in the country will be released in December.

10 Ways to Raise at Least $15,000 for College

Ask Grandma, eat more ramen noodles, sell the car, and work harder to help find needed funds.

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